Shandy Pinkowski
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
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