Distinguished Corporate Attorney Nicole Howell Joins Munger, Tolles & Olson as Of Counsel
Munger, Tolles & Olson is pleased to announce that Nicole Howell, a seasoned corporate attorney with a prolific track record advising clients in high-stakes transactions, has joined the firm as of counsel in its Los Angeles office.
“We are thrilled to welcome Nicole to MTO,” said Partner Andy Garelick, who leads the firm’s corporate practice. “Her sophisticated skillset and impeccable reputation as a distinguished corporate law practitioner will be a tremendous asset to our clients and will expand the depth and breadth of our corporate capabilities.”
Nicole regularly advises public and private companies, financial sponsors and other stakeholders on complex domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions and the formation of joint ventures and strategic partnerships. She also advises clients on corporate governance and securities law matters, as well as general corporate matters and complex commercial transactions.
“Nicole is a trusted dealmaker whose broad corporate experience makes her an ideal match for our firm and clients,” said Firm Chair Brad Brian. “Her arrival reflects our ongoing investment in top-tier corporate talent.”
Nicole has advised clients in a wide range of transactions and industries, including Caesars Entertainment Corporation in its merger with Eldorado Resorts, Inc.; Edwards Lifesciences Corporation in the sale of its Critical Care product group to Becton, Dickinson and Company; The Walt Disney Company in connection with ESPN’s sale of a majority stake in the X Games action sports franchise; E. & J. Gallo Winery in its acquisition of a portfolio of wine and spirits assets from Constellation Brands, Inc.; and Total Produce plc in its combination with Dole Food Company and the IPO of the combined entity.
“Munger, Tolles & Olson offers an excellent platform to advise clients on their most complex transactions,” said Nicole Howell. “I’m excited to join MTO’s talented corporate team.”
Nicole previously served as counsel at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. She is an active member of the legal community, serving as an advisor to the UCLA Transactional Law Competition and a board member for UCLA Law Women LEAD, an organization connecting more than 4,500 students and alumnae of UCLA School of Law.
About Munger, Tolles & Olson’s Corporate Practice
Munger, Tolles & Olson provides full-service legal counsel on our clients’ most important corporate and transactional matters.
Our corporate practice is distinguished by attorneys who are responsive, knowledgeable and business-minded. We take pride in maintaining a generalist, interdisciplinary practice encompassing all aspects of corporate counseling.