Ann Z. Seger

Ann leads finance transactions in all sizes, types, and structures, with a particular focus on sponsor-backed acquisition financings. Ann has significant experience in senior and subordinated debt facilities, asset-based financings, syndicated loan transactions, acquisition financing, and cross-border and multi-currency transactions. During her years of practice, Ann has represented clients in financing transactions totaling over $3 billion across an array of industries.

Since 2021, Ann has been recognized as a Leading Lawyer in Banking & Finance by Chambers USA in Band 3 in Ohio. Chambers USA researchers noted, "Ann is experienced across a range of financings, in particular those connected with M&A." Clients interviewed by Chambers USA researchers stated, "Ann is good at understanding the nuances of a deal and is reasoned in her approach. She is down-to-earth and has a good pulse on the market, with a good negotiating style. She is detail-oriented, incredibly responsive, and always happy to help, regardless of the time of day. Ann is proactive, understands and explains market terms well, and provides quality recommendations."

Ann is licensed in Ohio and Illinois and is a member of the ACG Women in Transactions (WiT) committee.

She received her J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Toledo College of Law, where she served as the Note & Comment Editor of the University of Toledo Law Review.

Before joining Calfee as a Partner in 2019, Ann was an Associate at a global law firm. In 2023, Ann was appointed Vice Chair of the firm's Corporate and Finance practice group and Chair of Calfee’s Associates Committee. She also joined the firm's Practice Planning & Growth Committee in 2023.

Honors & Recognitions

• Chambers USA, Banking & Finance, Band 3, Ohio (2021-2023)
• The Best Lawyers in America^®, Banking and Finance Law (2022-2024)
• Ohio Super Lawyers, Ohio Rising Stars, Banking (2018, 2021-2023)

Education

J.D., magna cum laude, University of Toledo, 2010

B.A., magna cum laude, The Ohio State University, 2006

Experience

• Representation of private credit fund in connection with a cash flow facility extended to a gaming operator.
• Representation of private credit fund in connection with a sponsor’s acquisition of a large premium indoor cycling franchisor.
• Representation of private credit fund in connection with a sponsor’s acquisition of a provider of motor coach services.
• Representation of private credit fund in connection with a senior secured second lien credit facility provided to finance the acquisition of a payment processing company.
• Representation of private credit fund in connection with sponsor’s leveraged buyout of a master distributor of pipes, valves and fittings used in a variety of end markets.
• Representation of business development corporation in connection with sponsor’s acquisition of a digital communications platform providing the underlying infrastructure for companies to transmit transactional and marketing emails.
• Representation of business development corporation in connection with sponsor’s acquisition of a global IT management platform.
• Representation of business development corporation in connection with sponsor’s acquisition of a post-production content editing and finishing service provider for feature films.
• Representation of global bank in connection with a cash flow credit facility extended to a data visualization technology company and its wholly owned Danish subsidiary.
• Representation of global bank in connection with an asset based facility extended to a publicly traded manufacturer.
• Representation of sponsor in connection with its investment and related financing of a technology company.
• Representation of publicly traded steel corporation in the amendment and restatement of its $300 million asset-based revolving credit facility.
• Representation of publicly traded global supplier of technology-based performance materials in its $1.025 billion senior secured term loan and revolving credit facilities.
• Representation of publicly traded specialized products and services provider in a strategic acquisition with a total enterprise value of approximately $2.2 billion.
• Representation of sponsor in acquisition and related financing of an o-ring supplier.

Professional & Community

• Association for Corporate Growth, WiT Committee Member
• Cleveland Young Professionals of the American Cancer Society, Past Committee Member

Client Feedback

• "Ann is fantastic – she's easy to work with, smart, and diligent." – Chambers USA 2023 client quote
• "Ann is a great lawyer with a range of experience." – Chambers USA 2023 client quote
• "Ann is experienced across a range of financings, in particular those connected with M&A." – Chambers USA researcher 
• "Ann is good at understanding the nuances of a deal and is reasoned in her approach. She is down-to-earth and has a good pulse on the market, with a good negotiating style. She is detail-oriented, incredibly responsive, and always happy to help, regardless of the time of day." – Chambers USA client quote
• Ann is proactive, understands and explains market terms well, and provides quality recommendations." – Chambers USA client quote