Paisley Kadison
About Paisley Kadison
Paisley Kadison serves as the General Counsel at Accel-KKR, a position she has held since 2022. She has a diverse legal background, having previously worked at Kirkland & Ellis, TCV, and Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP.
Current Role at Accel-KKR
Paisley Kadison serves as General Counsel at Accel-KKR, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing legal matters and providing strategic guidance to the firm. Accel-KKR is a technology-focused private equity firm based in Menlo Park, California. Kadison's expertise in legal compliance and corporate governance supports the firm's operations and investment strategies.
Previous Experience at TCV
Before joining Accel-KKR, Paisley Kadison worked at TCV as Deputy Chief Compliance Officer & Counsel from 2018 to 2022. During her four years at TCV, she focused on compliance and legal matters within the technology investment sector. Her role involved ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and managing legal risks associated with the firm's investments.
Legal Career at Kirkland & Ellis
Kadison began her legal career at Kirkland & Ellis, where she worked as an Associate from 2016 to 2018 in New York City. Her tenure at this prestigious law firm allowed her to gain significant experience in corporate law and complex transactions. This role contributed to her foundational knowledge in legal practices that she later applied in her subsequent positions.
Education and Expertise
Paisley Kadison holds a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from Stanford Law School. She also earned a Master's degree in Taxation from the University of Southern California. Additionally, she completed her undergraduate studies at California State University, Los Angeles, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both legal principles and analytical skills.
Early Career at Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP
Before her time at Kirkland & Ellis, Paisley Kadison worked as an Associate at Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP from 2012 to 2016. This four-year experience in New York City allowed her to develop her legal skills in a variety of practice areas, further enhancing her qualifications for future roles in the legal field.