Loretta Shaw Lorello
About Loretta Shaw Lorello
Loretta Shaw Lorello serves as the Managing Director and General Counsel for Fund Formation at Apollo Global Management Inc. since 2022, bringing extensive experience in private equity and fund structuring.
Work at Apollo Global Management
Loretta Shaw Lorello serves as the Managing Director and General Counsel for Fund Formation at Apollo Global Management Inc. since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the legal aspects of fund formation and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Based in New York, New York, she has contributed to the firm’s strategic initiatives related to private equity investments.
Previous Experience in Law Firms
Prior to her current position, Loretta worked at several prestigious law firms. She was a Partner at Covington & Burling LLP from 2008 to 2019, where she specialized in private equity matters. She briefly served as a Partner at O'Melveny & Myers LLP in 2008. Additionally, she was a Member at Mintz from 2019 to 2022, focusing on fund formation and investment strategies.
Legal Career Background
Loretta began her legal career as an Associate at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP from 1994 to 1995. She then served as a Clerk for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit from 1993 to 1994, working in the chambers of Hon. Lawrence W. Pierce. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in legal analysis and judicial processes.
Education and Qualifications
Loretta Shaw Lorello earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Yale University, where she studied from 1981 to 1985. She later obtained her Juris Doctor degree, graduating cum laude from Fordham University School of Law between 1990 and 1993. Her educational background supports her expertise in law and fund formation.
Specializations and Advisory Roles
Loretta specializes in structuring carried interest arrangements for fund sponsors and advises on the formation of vehicles that facilitate employee co-investments. She represents institutional investors in negotiating the terms of their private equity fund investments, demonstrating her expertise in complex financial structures.