Michael Wilson, partner at Sheppard Mullin and co-leader of the firm's 300-attorney Private Equity team, has been named among Crain's Chicago Business' 2025 list of Notable M&A Dealmakers. This annual list celebrates transformational leaders guiding high-stakes mergers and acquisitions across a diverse range of industries in the Chicago area.
Wilson was highlighted for high-profile mergers and acquisitions for clients in healthcare, technology, life sciences and business services. Recently he advised Care.ai on its sale to Stryker, guided WellBe Senior Medical through a growth capital raise from CVS Health Growth Equity, represented Prospect Partners in its acquisition of Warren Roofing and facilitated the sale of Vapor Power to Thermon.
This distinction for Wilson follows recent major accolades for Sheppard Mullin's Private Equity team co-leaders:
- Ariel Yehezkel was named to Crain's New York Business' 2025 list of Notable M&A Dealmakers for his leadership in complex transactions, including the recent representation of Newsmax Inc. in its $300 million IPO and SEPA of up to $1.2 billion.
- Jordan Hamburger was recognized as a 2025 Leader of Influence: Private Equity, Investors & Advisors by the Los Angeles Business Journal, acknowledged for his transactional counsel to middle-market companies and guidance on significant deals for top industry participants such as OpenGate Capital.
These honors highlight Sheppard Mullin's national leadership and reputation in M&A and private equity across the firm's major markets.