Woolery & Co Expands Team with Addition of Associates

New York, NY, February 19, 2023 – Woolery & Co, a leading strategic advisory law firm, is pleased to announce the expansion of its team with the recent addition of associates, Ben Howard and Derick Pillai.

Ben Howard joins Woolery & Co from Kirkland & Ellis LLP, bringing with him extensive experience in corporate law, with a focus on public M&A, corporate governance and private equity transactions. His addition to the team reinforces Woolery & Co's commitment to providing top-tier legal and transactional advice to its clients.

Derick Pillai, formerly of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, brings wide ranging experience in M&A, corporate governance, shareholder activism and capital markets matters. His legal acumen coupled with his chemical engineering background will further bolster the firm’s capabilities in navigating complex transactions and special situations.

Ben and Derick each hold JD/MBAs, reflecting Woolery & Co’s dedication to maintaining a lean, focused and multidisciplinary approach leveraging the highest quality talent. Their arrival not only enhances the firm's expertise but also brings fresh perspective, youth and professionalism to the team.

“We are thrilled to welcome Ben and Derick to Woolery & Co,” said Jim Woolery, Founder and CEO of Woolery & Co. “Their addition underscores our ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional service and expertise to our clients as we continue to grow.”

With the addition of Ben Howard and Derick Pillai, Woolery & Co reaffirms its position as a leading strategic advisory law firm, poised to meet the evolving needs of its clients and the dynamic landscape of high-stakes matters.

About Woolery & Co

Woolery & Co, led by industry veteran James C. Woolery (Jim), is a premier strategic advisory firm offering highly tailored legal and transactional solutions to catalyze its clients’ success. Combining actionable strategic insights with an industry-leading network of premium relationships, Woolery & Co identifies and implements creative solutions tailored to its clients’ most demanding goals. As a firm, Woolery & Co does not accept routine matters or relationships. Given the firm’s chosen size and structure, its principal focus is on building deep relationships with clients and their matters so that Woolery & Co may provide unique creativity, value and perspective to assist them in achieving their goals. The firm seamlessly integrates with its clients’ existing advisory network to optimize outcomes with a client first focus. Free from the conflicts that restrict larger firms and leveraging a results-based billing model, Woolery & Co has an outstanding record of success for leading Founders, Family Offices, Funds and Companies.

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