Auriel is a creative problem solver who meets complex client needs in corporate transactions.
Auriel’s primary focus is representing privately held companies on both the buy and sell side of mergers and acquisitions. She routinely handles due diligence and the drafting of transactional and ancillary documents, predominantly for middle market transactions. While Auriel works with clients across industries, she is particularly experienced with healthcare, often representing hospitals, healthcare organizations, and hospice providers in both transactions and general corporate matters.
In addition to her work with mergers and acquisitions in the private sector, Auriel also supports municipalities in public finance transactions, including both new money and refunding. She has worked most often with municipalities in state of California. A small portion of her practice is also dedicated to assisting clients with commercial contract review, operating agreements, and corporate governance matters.
Prior to entering the legal field, Auriel began her career with more than eight years’ experience in social work and behavioral health administration. The work involved navigating serious situations and gave Auriel the confidence to readily approach the negotiating table for sophisticated corporate transactions. It also gave her a solid foundation in complex, creative problem solving—a skill she draws on today to ensure that client deals cross the finish line.
Clients appreciate Auriel’s confident negotiating skills and know they can count on her to advocate for their interests—and to never shy away from a challenge. They also appreciate how approachable and responsive she is: Auriel believes that most problems arise from communication breakdowns, and she prioritizes timely responses.