About Kenneth W. Miller

Kenneth Miller devotes much of his practice to representing private equity sponsors, including private equity funds, independent sponsors and family offices, and their portfolio companies in connection with their acquisition and investment activities. His work covers the initial buyout of or investment in the portfolio company, all aspects of the legal representation of the portfolio company during the sponsor's ownership and the sponsor's exit transaction from the portfolio company. His representations have included sponsor investments in a wide variety of industries, including manufacturing and industrials, distribution, business services, health care and technology.

Transactional and general counsel for funds and businesses

In his wider practice, Ken represents private equity sponsors, public and private businesses and entrepreneurs in their merger and acquisition (M&A) activities. He also represents numerous pharmaceutical businesses in acquisition and licensing activities, and provides general corporate counseling to private and public businesses.

In addition, Ken advises high-net-worth individuals on the legal aspects of their investments, from acquiring or investing in business to investing in funds.

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Practice Focus

  • Private equity
  • M&A
  • Pharmaceuticals

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Education
  • Northwestern University School of Law, JD, magna cum laude, Order of the Coif
  • University of Illinois, BS, with highest honors
Bar Admissions
  • Illinois
Community Involvements
  • Academy of Urban School Leadership, Board of Directors
  • American Bar Association
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Recognitions
  • Best Lawyers in America
    Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law | Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2006–2020
  • Chambers USA
    Leading Individual, 2004–2019
  • The Legal 500 United States
    Recommended Attorney, 2016–2019