Robert Nakamura

Corporate Associate - M&A

you@email.com · (555) 445-5667 · Los Angeles, United States linkedin.com/in/repolish-ai

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Professional Summary

Corporate lawyer with 6+ years of experience handling complex M&A, private equity, and capital markets transactions at a global law firm. Proven ability to manage cross-border deals and lead due diligence teams.

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Experience

Corporate Associate

Latham & Watkins — Los Angeles · 2022-01 – Present

• Lead associate on 12+ M&A transactions worth $15B+ in aggregate value, including cross-border deals involving European and Asian counterparties.
• Drafted and negotiated transaction documents including purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, and ancillary agreements for public and private M&A.
• Managed due diligence teams of 5-10 associates across practice areas, synthesizing findings into actionable risk assessments for client decision-making.
• Advised private equity clients on leveraged buyouts, add-on acquisitions, and exit strategies across technology and healthcare sectors.

Corporate Summer Associate

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom — New York · 2020-05 – 2020-07

• Supported the M&A group on a $3.5B cross-border acquisition, assisting with due diligence and document management.
• Researched securities law implications for an IPO of a technology company, drafting sections of the S-1 registration statement.

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Education

J.D. in Law

Harvard Law School · 2017-09 – 2020-06 | GPA: 3.7

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Skills

• Legal Skills: M&A Transaction Management, Contract Drafting & Negotiation, Due Diligence, Legal Research
• Practice Areas: Private Equity, Cross-border Transactions, Securities Law

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Certifications

• California State Bar (2020)
• New York State Bar (2021)

Languages

• Fluent in Japanese and English

Pro Bono

• Provided pro bono legal counsel to emerging growth companies through the LA Corporate Pro Bono Initiative (2022-present)

Publications

• "Cross-Border M&A in the Indo-Pacific Region" — Harvard International Law Journal (2024)