Patricia Varona Garcia
Biography
Patricia Varona Garcia is an associate in Baker McKenzie's Transactional Group at the Chicago office. Before joining the firm, Patricia practiced corporate law, specializing in mergers and acquisitions and private equity, at a national firm in Chicago for over four years.
During law school, Patricia served as the Managing Editor for the University of Illinois’ Review of Intellectual Property Law and was an Associate Justice for the Moot Court Honors Board. Additionally, in 2019, she participated as a student clinician at the University of Illinois’ International Human Rights Clinic.
Patricia also honorably served in the United States Army for over four years.
Practice Focus
Patricia specializes in representing clients in domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and commercial contracting. Her expertise extends to assisting a broad range of private equity clients and their portfolio companies. Patricia is proficient in negotiating and drafting various transaction agreements, governing documents, and equity agreements, and she has substantial experience in advising on entity formation.
Representative Legal Matters
Prior to joining Baker McKenzie, Patricia advised on the following matters:
- Advised a leading salty snack brand on its USD 900 million sale to a multinational chocolate manufacturer.
- Advised a regional transportation company in selling equity for USD 200 million to a publicly traded national transportation firm.
- Advised an enterprise software development firm in its USD 150 million sale to a technology consulting firm, including a tax-free corporate reorganization.
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Legal & Regulatory Committee Member, Esports Trade Association
- Member, Chicago Bar Association
- Member, National Association of Women Lawyers
- Member, Hispanic National Bar Association
- Member, Hispanic Lawyers of Illinois
Admissions
- Illinois~United States
Education
- University of Illinois Chicago School of Law (Juris Doctor) (2020)
- St. Joseph's College (BS Biology-Chemistry) (2014)
Languages
- English
- Spanish
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