Overview
Lydia’s experience includes advising clients on a variety of M&A and general corporate transactions. She works with a wide range of clients, including private equity firms, large public companies and family offices.
Honors & Recognitions
- The Best Lawyers in America© "Ones to Watch," Corporate Law (2022)
- Ohio Super Lawyers, Ohio Rising Stars (2022)
Education
J.D., cum laude, William and Mary Law School, William & Mary Law Review, Lead Articles Editor, 2018
B.A., magna cum laude, Cornell University, 2014
Experience
Experience
- RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) and its affiliates in several acquisitions, including:
- The purchase of the equity of Ali Industries, LLC, a leading manufacturer of sandpaper and other abrasives.
- The purchase of the equity of Profile Food Ingredients, LLC, a manufacturer of stabilizer and emulsifier systems for use in dairy, bakery, beverages and more.
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The sale of all of the equity interests of Automated Packaging Systems, Inc. a designer and manufacturer of flexible bag packaging systems, to Sealed Air Corporation for a purchase price of $510,000,000.
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Align Capital Partners and its portfolio companies in numerous transactions, including the acquisitions of Protegis, a provider of fire safety equipment and services.
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CapitalWorks, LLC and its portfolio companies in its majority investment in Electromechanical Research Laboratories, Inc., a tank barge equipment manufacturer and service provider.
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MCM Capital Partners in several acquisitions, including the acquisition of EB Industries, an electron beam and laser welding service provider.
Professional & Community
Professional & Community
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association’s 3Rs Mentoring Program, Volunteer
- Legal Aid Society of Cleveland’s Volunteer Lawyers Program, Volunteer
- OnBoard Cleveland, Class of 2021
- Believe in Dreams, Member of the Young Professionals Board
Publications
Publications
- “Steps to Help Initiate a Seamless and Profitable Sale,” Author, Crain's Cleveland Business (January 2019)