Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has added Sherry J. Sandler as a shareholder and co-chair of its firmwide Investment Management Group. The appointment strengthens the firm's capabilities at the intersection of investment management, securities regulation, and corporate transactions.

Sandler joins from Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP, where she co-chaired the Corporate/Business Group and founded the firm's Investment Management and Funds practice. She brings nearly 25 years of experience spanning transactional law, regulatory compliance, and in-house leadership roles at major financial institutions including the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), Knight Capital Americas/KCG Holdings, and Rodman & Renshaw.

Strategic expansion in key markets

Sandler will serve as co-chair of the Long Island Corporate Practice and the firmwide Investment Management Group. Her role involves expanding regulatory and fund capabilities while deepening collaborations across Corporate, Private Equity, Private Wealth Services, Financial Regulatory & Compliance, and Capital Markets practices.

Following her admission to the Florida Bar, Sandler plans to work in the firm's West Palm Beach office. This move aims to strengthen connections between New York and Florida platforms, supporting growth in financial services and corporate capabilities in South Florida.

Professional background and credentials

Sandler's career began in the Global Corporate Group at Milbank LLP, advising on mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions. She subsequently held senior legal and compliance positions at several leading financial firms before launching her own trading and capital markets advisory firm serving financial institutions and Fortune 500 companies.

Her practice focuses on fund formation, securities regulation, M&A, private equity, capital markets, and corporate governance. She serves as primary outside counsel to clients, coordinating multidisciplinary teams for complex business matters.

Leadership perspective

Richard A. Rosenbaum, Executive Chairman at Greenberg Traurig, described Sandler as a multidimensional leader suited to help lead and grow the Investment Management Group. John P. McEntee, Long Island Co-Managing Shareholder, noted that her arrival marks an important step in the continued growth of the firm's Long Island platform, connecting local corporate capabilities with global resources.

Sandler holds a J.D., magna cum laude, from Brooklyn Law School and a B.A., magna cum laude, from Emory University. She is admitted to practice in New York and is set to receive the Long Island Business News Leadership in Law Award on November 10.

Greenberg Traurig, LLP has appointed Shan A. Khan as a shareholder in its Dallas office to strengthen its finance practice.

Khan joins the global law firm from Kirkland & Ellis LLP. The addition supports the firm’s strategic growth in Texas and expands its capabilities in complex financing transactions.

Transaction Experience

Khan represents private equity sponsors, private credit funds, financial institutions, and public and private companies. His practice focuses on leveraged finance, acquisition financings, private credit transactions, and special situations matters.

Over the past decade, Khan has advised on transactions with an aggregate value of more than $75 billion. This range includes middle-market financings and multibillion-dollar corporate transactions across energy, infrastructure, technology, manufacturing, health care, hospitality, and life sciences sectors.

Strategic Growth

Executive Chairman Richard A. Rosenbaum highlighted the firm’s commitment to Texas. He noted that bringing in top-tier talent in areas of strategic importance reflects a deliberate focus on growth.

"Shan’s sophisticated finance practice and broad transactional experience make him an excellent addition to our Texas platform and our global capabilities," Rosenbaum said.

Arleen A. Nand, Global Finance Practice Co-Chair, emphasized the need for counsel who can navigate complicated financing challenges. She stated that Khan’s collaborative approach complements existing strengths and will broaden services across the market.

Firm Profile

Greenberg Traurig operates approximately 3,200 lawyers across 51 locations in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm was recognized as a 2025 BTI "Best of the Best Recommended Law Firm" by general counsel for trust and relationship management.