Haynes Boone Partner Kellie Bobo has been named a recipient of the 15th Annual Emerging Leaders Award by The M&A Advisor.
The M&A Advisor, a globally renowned organization known for recognizing and showcasing leading M&A, financing and turnaround professionals, established this awards program to honor excellence and foster mentorship and professional development among emerging leaders in the corporate finance and dealmaking industries.
Bobo has been chosen from a pool of prominent nominees for her notable accomplishments in business and in service to the community. Evaluation of the nominees and selection of the winners was completed by an independent judging panel.
"The Emerging Leader Award recipients, who have the spirit of innovation and ambition, are ready to shape the future of our industry,” said Roger Aguinaldo, founder and CEO of The M&A Advisor.
"Kellie is an excellent counselor, giving her clients practical advice on complicated matters," said Tom Harris, chair of the Mergers and Acquisitions Practice Group. "Her commitment to her clients and her community, combined with her exceptional legal talent, sets Kellie apart from the norm."
Bobo is a partner in both the Mergers and Acquisitions and the Investment Management and Practice Groups in the Austin office of Haynes Boone. Bobo’s dual practice includes broad experience in negotiating complex transactions involving privately held companies, as well co-investments, and the formation and regulation of investment funds and investment advisers. She recently represented a private equity fund in its sale of horticultural container manufacturer HC Companies to Platinum Equity.
The M&A Advisor will welcome the winners of the Emerging Leaders Award at a formal black-tie Awards Gala in New York City. This distinguished event will present them to the business community and recognize their outstanding accomplishments. The Emerging Leaders Awards Gala is part of the 2024 Leadership in Dealmaking Summit on Sept. 23-24, 2024.
For a complete list of the 2024 Emerging Leaders Award Winners, click here.