Pragmatic, understandable and efficient commercial counsel 

Katya Zelenovskiy advises private equity clients and middle market family-owned businesses on complex commercial transactions. Using her extensive experience in corporate law and finance, she serves as a trusted advisor to owners and senior executives on:

• Mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
• Commercial agreements
• Commercial finance
• Joint ventures
• Corporate governance

Prior to entering the practice of law, Katya spent over 10 years in finance, including serving as a treasury manager at Rockwell Automation. She participated in acquisitions, developed and managed international cash reporting, managed international liquidity and provided support to the company’s investor relations group. Clients value Katya for providing practical, business-focused legal advice, explaining complex legal results in a manner understandable to those with no legal background and providing a pragmatic approach to legal negotiations centered on achieving business objectives in a responsive, efficient and effective manner.

Bar Admissions

• Wisconsin

Education

• Marquette University Law School (J.D., 2008)
  • Jessup Moot Court Competition, 2007 (Competitor)
  • CALI Award for Excellence – Trial Advocacy, Spring 2006

• University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee (B.S., magna cum laude, 1998)

• "Ahead of the Curve. A Look at Business & Legal Trends"

Seminar

• Business Law Training: Navigating a Successful Exit: Critical Actions and Considerations Before Putting Your Business Up for Sale
• Business Law Training: Navigating a Successful Exit: How Business Owners Can Avoid Common Pitfalls and Close the Sale