Samantha J. Barbara
About Samantha J. Barbara
Samantha J. Barbara is an Associate at Benesch Law, specializing in private debt and equity financings. She has a strong background in corporate transactions and has contributed to significant projects, including a $354 million IPO for Loar Holdings.
Work at Benesch Law
Samantha J. Barbara has been an Associate at Benesch Law since 2017, focusing on private debt and equity financings as part of her corporate transactions work. In her role, she provides counsel on entity formation and governance. She was also a Summer Associate at Benesch Law in 2016, where she gained valuable experience over a two-month period. Her involvement in significant projects includes being part of the team that successfully completed a $354 million IPO for Loar Holdings.
Education and Expertise
Samantha J. Barbara studied at Case Western Reserve University from 2013 to 2017, where she pursued a JD and MBA. Prior to that, she attended DePauw University from 2009 to 2013, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in corporate law, particularly in private debt and equity financings.
Background
Samantha J. Barbara's professional journey began with her education at Hathaway Brown School, where she completed high school from 2005 to 2009. She then attended DePauw University, followed by Case Western Reserve University. Her early work experience includes internships at various organizations, such as LNE Group, The J.M. Smucker Company, and JobsOhio, where she gained practical legal experience in different capacities.
Internship Experience
Samantha J. Barbara has completed several internships that contributed to her legal expertise. In 2011, she interned at LNE Group for four months. She also served as a Summer Legal Intern at The J.M. Smucker Company in 2015 for three months and worked as a Legal Intern at JobsOhio in 2014 for three months. Additionally, she was a Legal Extern at Cleveland Clinic in 2015 for three months. These roles provided her with diverse experiences in the legal field.