Overview
Rachel helps clients navigate complex business transactions with clarity and confidence.
As an associate in Fredrikson’s Mergers & Acquisitions Group, Rachel leverages her J.D. and M.B.A. degrees to offer both legal counsel and strategic business insight. She has experience drafting agreements, forming new entities and navigating multi-jurisdictional regulatory issues.
Rachel’s background includes working in the legal department of a Fortune 500 company, where she supported teams focused on securities, derivatives, mutual funds, futures, international business law and real estate investments.
Known for her responsiveness, collaborative approach, and commercial fluency, Rachel helps clients structure deals, manage legal risk, and accelerate value creation. She is a trusted legal advisor for private equity firms seeking efficient, business-aligned counsel in competitive and fast-moving markets.
Services
Credentials
Education
- Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, J.D., 2025, cum laude
- Northwestern Kellogg School of Management, M.B.A., 2025, with distinction
- University of Illinois, M.M., 2017
- Palm Beach Atlantic University, B.M., 2013, summa cum laude
Admissions
- Iowa, 2025
Recognition
- Order of the Coif
- Outstanding Student in Finance, Northwestern/Kellogg, 2025
- Golub Capital Social Impact Wisdom Award, Golub Capital Board Fellows Program, 2025
- Beta Gamma Sigma Honors Society, Northwestern/Kellogg, 2025
Civic & Professional
Professional Activities
- Northwestern University Law Review, Executive Editor, 2024–2025; Staff Member, 2023–2024
- Kellogg First-Gen Student Association, Vice President, 2024–2025
- First-Generation Law Students Association, Treasurer, 2023–2024
- Golub Capital Board Fellows Program, Fellow, 2023–2025
- Private Equity Club, Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital Club, Women’s Leadership Coalition, Member
Community
- The People’s Music School, Ex Officio Board Member, 2024–2025
- World Relief Chicago, Volunteer – assisting immigrant and refugee families
