Samara Shepherd

Partner at Vinson & Elkins

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Samara Shepherd is a partner in the Investment Funds practice in the Houston office. Her practice primarily focuses on representing private fund sponsors in the formation, structuring and operation of private equity funds, management companies and other related entities. Samara advises both established and emerging fund managers, including guiding first-time fund managers through the complexities of launching their inaugural funds, offering tailored strategies and practical solutions to address the unique challenges those emerging sponsors face. Her experience spans a broad spectrum of fund sizes, structures, and strategies, including sponsors that are focused on growth and buyout thematic investments. She also advises fund managers on a variety of general corporate counseling matters, management company events, secondary transactions and fund-related aspects of M&A transactions, including co-investment arrangements, and other key operational considerations.