Kip Wallen

Senior Director, Thought Leadership @SRS Acquiom

Denver, CO, US

Creator, Data Analyzer and Presenter turning the plethora of SRS Acquiom expertise and data into valuable resources and insights for the M&A market.SRS Acquiom innovates new ways to complete M&A transactions that help merger parties on both sides of the deal to close more efficiently and economically. We deliver industry-leading services for shareholder representation, payment administration, escrow solutions, and loan agency.Previously as Director, Deal Intake Team:Negotiated over 400 merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions and collaborated with clients and outside counsel to provide guidance on market standards pertaining to a wide variety of matters including earn-outs, holdbacks, escrows, expense funds, and purchase price adjustments.Supervised and trained a team of eight M&A attorneys; advised and trained internal clients on deal structure, compliance, risk, business strategy, pricing, and other processes.Developed and implemented legal guidance and processes, which increased efficiency and consistency.Implemented and oversaw a successful legal internship pilot program.Served on the Employee Recognition Committee (developed, implemented and oversaw a peer-to-peer recognition program for 180+ teammates).

University of Denver - Sturm College of Law

J.D., Law

Lehigh University

M.S. Economics; B.S. Business and Economics; B.A. International Relations, Economics; International Relations