Ermias Y. Abebe
About Ermias Y. Abebe
Ermias Y. Abebe is a Corporate Associate specializing in Private Equity and M&A at Benesch Law in Chicago, Illinois. He has a diverse legal background, including previous roles at the NBA and several law firms, and holds a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center.
Work at Benesch Law
Ermias Y. Abebe serves as a Corporate Associate specializing in Private Equity and M&A at Benesch Law. He has been with the firm since 2023, contributing to various corporate legal matters in Chicago, Illinois. His role involves advising clients on transactions and compliance related to private equity and mergers and acquisitions.
Previous Experience in Corporate Law
Prior to joining Benesch Law, Ermias Y. Abebe worked at Winston & Strawn LLP as a Corporate Associate focusing on Mergers and Acquisitions from 2022 to 2023. He also held a similar position at the same firm from 2020 to 2021. His experience includes significant involvement in corporate transactions and legal advisory services.
Education and Expertise
Ermias Y. Abebe earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Georgetown University Law Center. He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences from Virginia Tech. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his legal expertise in corporate law, particularly in private equity and mergers and acquisitions.
Career Background
Ermias Y. Abebe has a diverse career in the legal field. He worked as Associate Counsel - Media at the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 2021 to 2022. His earlier roles include serving as a Corporate Associate at Locke Lord LLP and as an Honors Legal Intern at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, among other positions.
Board Membership and Internships
Ermias Y. Abebe served as a Board Member on the Auxiliary Board of the Art Institute of Chicago from 2019 to 2020. He has also completed several internships, including a Legislative Intern position at Capitol Hill Consulting Group in 2014 and multiple summer associate roles at Locke Lord LLP.