Ken Muller

Kenneth W. Muller is a partner at DLA Piper, specializing in investment funds and private equity law.12 He joined DLA Piper in November 2021 and is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.2

Key aspects of Kenneth Muller's professional background include:

Experience

• Partner at DLA Piper since November 20212
• Previously worked as a Private Equity / Investment Funds Partner at Kirkland & Ellis from May 2018 to November 20212
• Served as Partner and Co-Chair of the Private Equity Fund Group at Morrison & Foerster LLP from May 2005 to May 20182

Practice Areas

Kenneth Muller represents private investment funds and growth companies in various aspects of their businesses, including:

• Formation, organization, and operation of private equity funds, real estate funds, venture capital funds, debt funds, and secondary funds
• Representation of registered investment advisers and exempt reporting advisers
• Establishment of separate accounts, co-investment vehicles, and REITs
• Private equity and strategic finance
• Mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
• Public and private offerings
• Joint ventures and cross-border transactions
• Subscription-backed credit facilities14

Education

• J.D. from the University of California, Hastings College of Law5
• B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley25

Bar Admission

Kenneth Muller is admitted to practice law in California. He was admitted to the State Bar of California on December 14, 1992.3

Kenneth Muller's expertise in investment funds and private equity law has made him a valuable addition to DLA Piper's global Investment Funds practice, enhancing the firm's capabilities in investment management and fund formation.1