Reid Evanich

Reid focuses on M&A and private equity investments. He represents private equity funds and their portfolio companies, growth equity investors, and closely held businesses in a range of transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures and recapitalizations.

While attending the University of Southern California Gould School of Law, Reid was selected to intern with the school’s Small Business Clinic, where he assisted small businesses in Los Angeles with formation, organization, equity documentation, policies and client contracts. Before law school, he worked in the cybersecurity and data privacy industry, working with businesses to strengthen their cybersecurity posture.

In addition to his transactional practice, Reid is passionate about volunteer work. He currently serves as a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles, focusing on youth development and education.

Reid’s representative experience includes advising:

• Fusion Capital Partners on its acquisition of Tavoron*
• Electro-Mechanical, an Oaktree Capital Management portfolio company, on its acquisition of Powercon Corporation*
• Shout! Studios, an Oaktree Capital Management portfolio company, on its acquisition of FilmRise*
• Penobscot McCrum on its sale to McCain Foods*
• Signature Estate & Investment Advisors, a Reverence Capital Partners portfolio company, on its acquisition of Select Money Management*
• Panther Equity Holdings on its investment in Glass Box Technology*
• RiseNow on its sale to Achieve Partners*
• Ancient Nutrition on its sale to Wellful*

* Representation handled before joining Cooley