Layla D'monte
About Layla D'monte
Layla D'monte is an Associate at King & Spalding in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in cross-border corporate advice, particularly in the energy, financial services, and technology sectors. She has a background in law and technology, with previous experience at firms such as Credit Suisse, Clyde & Co, and J.P. Morgan.
Work at King & Spalding
Layla D'monte has been an Associate at King & Spalding since 2018. In this role, she specializes in providing cross-border corporate advice, particularly in the energy, financial services, and technology sectors. Her work involves collaborating with a diverse range of clients, including both London-based and international entities. Layla's expertise in mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions enhances her contributions to the firm's practice.
Previous Experience at Credit Suisse
Before joining King & Spalding, Layla D'monte worked as a Law and Technology Expert at Credit Suisse in Zurich, Switzerland. This independent contractor role lasted for six months in 2015. During her time at Credit Suisse, she focused on the intersection of law and technology, contributing her insights to the firm's operations.
Career Background at Winckworth Sherwood LLP
Layla D'monte's career includes five years at Winckworth Sherwood LLP, where she served as a Paralegal and Trainee Solicitor from 2012 to 2017 in London. This experience provided her with foundational legal skills and exposure to various aspects of corporate law, preparing her for subsequent roles in her career.
Education and Expertise
Layla D'monte studied Law at Queen Mary University of London from 2009 to 2010. Her academic background laid the groundwork for her legal career, with a particular focus on mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions. This specialized knowledge supports her current practice in cross-border corporate advice.
Internship Experience at J.P. Morgan
In 2011, Layla D'monte completed a two-month summer legal internship at J.P. Morgan in New York. This internship provided her with valuable insights into structured finance and the workings of a major financial institution, contributing to her overall legal expertise.
Role at Clyde & Co
Layla D'monte worked as an Associate at Clyde & Co for one year, from 2017 to 2018, in London. In this position, she further developed her legal skills and gained experience in corporate law, which contributed to her professional growth before transitioning to her current role at King & Spalding.