Michelle Riley

Michelle Riley is a seasoned professional with a strong background in private equity transactions, boasting extensive expertise in both domestic and international markets. Her experience spans a wide range of sectors within private equity and alternative investments, including mid-market LBOs, growth equity, energy and infrastructure, equipment and aircraft leasing and finance, project finance, venture capital, and fund-of-funds investment. Michelle's specialties include Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Renewable Energy, Energy, International Transactions, Project Finance, Equipment Leasing, Fund of Funds, LBOs, Compliance, HR Matters, and Fund Structuring. Michelle Riley's educational background is impressive, holding a BA in Political Communication (Magna Cum Laude) from The George Washington University, a JD in Law from Yale Law School, and an MA in Politics, Philosophy & Economics from Oxford University. Throughout her career, Michelle has held key roles in various organizations, serving as the General Counsel & CCO - Americas at Bregal Investments, Vice President and Co-General Counsel at CION Investments, Associate at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, Deputy Counsel at Edwards for President, and Associate at Debevoise & Plimpton.