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Shandy Pinkowski

Counsel
Investment Management
Northern California

Advises sponsors on the formation, structuring and operation of a broad range of private funds as well as internal strategic and governance matters. 

Shandy represents sponsors in the formation, structuring and operation of private funds across a broad range of sectors and strategies including co-investments and real estate, venture capital and evergreen funds. She also advises on complex GP-led secondary transactions and various internal economic and governance matters, including employee departures and strategic transactions.

Shandy is experienced in advising sponsors on fund-related aspects of M&A transactions including deal structuring, co-investment arrangements and alternative investment structures.

Experience

Shandy’s representations prior to joining Davis Polk include:

  • Francisco Partners on completion of $17 billion in capital commitments between its $13.5 billion flagship fund, Francisco Partners VII, and its $3.3 billion Francisco Partners Agility III fund

Education

J.D., Cornell Law School
B.A., Philosophy and International Studies (Sociology), UC San Diego

Prior experience

  • Partner, Goodwin, 2025-2026
  • Partner, Kirkland & Ellis, 2022-2025
  • Associate, Kirkland & Ellis, 2021-2022
  • Latham & Watkins, 2016-2021

Qualifications and admissions

  • State of California
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