Nisha Kanchanapoomi

Partner

Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Professional Services

Nisha Kanchanapoomi, a corporate partner at Kirkland & Ellis, is an essential figure in the firm's Los Angeles corporate debt finance practice group. Her diverse practice encompasses representing private equity funds, funds and corporate borrowers in complex transactions. No­table clients include Ares Management, Brentwood Associates and Fortress Investment Group, among others. Kancha- napoomi’s expertise is evident in her involvement in over $10.4 billion worth of financings in the past 18 months alone. She played a pivotal role in Bed Bath & Beyond's turnaround, securing critical financing and navigating a challenging bankruptcy process. Additionally, she facilitated significant transactions for companies like Envision Healthcare and the Neiman Marcus Group. Beyond her client work, Kanchanapoomi contributes to Kirkland & Ellis through leadership roles in recruiting, diversity and inclusion initiatives. She mentors junior lawyers and advocates for fair representation and professional development.