Fred Ebrahemi
About Fred Ebrahemi
Fred Ebrahemi serves as Partner, Chief Operating Officer, and General Counsel at Clearlake Capital Group, where he has worked since 2014. He has a strong background in law and political science, with extensive experience in operational and strategic planning within the investment sector.
Work at Clearlake Capital
Fred Ebrahemi has served as Partner, Chief Operating Officer, and General Counsel at Clearlake Capital Group since 2014. In this role, he has contributed to the firm's partnerships with world-class management teams, utilizing his expertise in operational and strategic planning. Ebrahemi has played a key role in providing long-term capital to dynamic businesses, enhancing their operational and strategic capabilities. He has been instrumental in the firm's sector-focused investment strategy, particularly within the technology, communications, and business services sectors.
Education and Expertise
Fred Ebrahemi has an extensive educational background in law and political science. He earned a JD/LLM from Duke University School of Law from 1995 to 1998. He studied Political Science at UC Santa Barbara, obtaining a B.A. from 1991 to 1995. Additionally, he studied Political Science and International Relations at Sciences Po Bordeaux for one year from 1993 to 1994. Ebrahemi also holds degrees in International and Comparative Law from both Universidad Torcuato Di Tella and Université libre de Bruxelles, completing these studies in 1996 and 1997. His diverse education supports his roles in legal and operational capacities.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Clearlake Capital Group, Fred Ebrahemi held several significant positions in the legal field. He worked as an Associate at Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP from 1998 to 2000 and at Morrison & Foerster LLP from 2000 to 2006. Following these roles, he served as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Platinum Equity from 2008 to 2014. His experience in these firms provided him with a strong foundation in legal practice, which he has applied in his current role.
Background
Fred Ebrahemi completed his early education at Bellarmine College Preparatory, where he studied from 1988 to 1991. His educational journey laid the groundwork for his future studies in political science and law. Ebrahemi's diverse academic background and professional experiences have shaped his approach to operational and strategic planning in the investment sector.