Overview

He does everything he can for the success of the client. He's amazing at keeping things on track, at identifying issues and risk, and at taking a holistic approach. - Chambers USA, 2024

Sean Kramer is a partner in the Firm’s private equity practice on the West Coast, primarily located in the San Francisco office, where he supports top-tier financial sponsors and their portfolio companies on all types and sizes of M&A transactions.

Sean regularly represents large cap, middle market and growth equity funds — including Alpine Investors, Blackstone, Francisco Partners, Genstar Capital, H.I.G. Capital, Origami Capital Partners, Permira, TA Associates, Truelink Capital, TSG Consumer and Turn/River — across sectors, with a particular focus on technology; healthcare and consumer; and business services.

Sean's broad experience in business, law and education provides a unique perspective to dealmaking. Sean’s clients value that his legal judgment is complemented by a deep understanding of the commercial implications of transactions for investors and other stakeholders.

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Recognition

Chambers USA: Private Equity: Buyouts – California, 2024

Memberships & Affiliations

Lecturer in Law, University of Chicago Law School

Credentials

Admissions & Qualifications

  • California
  • Illinois

Education

  • University of Chicago Law SchoolJ.D.with Honors
  • University of Wisconsin-MadisonB.A.Dean's List