Vedder is an international business-focused law firm serving sophisticated clients of all sizes and industries from offices across the U.S. and in the UK and Asia.

A Business Focused Law Firm With a Global Reach | Vedder

General

Shelby Parnes advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, venture capital and growth equity transactions, and general corporate matters.

contentpilot/introduction

She represents private equity sponsors, family offices, strategic acquirers, and business owners across the transaction lifecycle, from deal planning through closing. Shelby's clients include domestic and international investors acquiring, selling, or investing in U.S. entities.

core/paragraph

Known for her practical approach, Shelby excels at distilling complex transaction concepts into actionable advice that drives deals to completion. She helps her clients maximize investment value while mitigating risk through strategic, commercially focused solutions.

Shelby's practice spans middle-market deals typically valued at $500 million and below, though she regularly handles both lower-middle market transactions and deals exceeding $500 million. She also provides ongoing general counsel services to portfolio companies and assists with add-on acquisitions and corporate governance matters.

Shelby serves as Chair of Vedder's Associate Hiring Committee and sits on the firm's Diversity and Inclusion and Pro Bono Committees. She is actively involved in community leadership, serving on the boards of Uniting Voices Chicago and S.A.C.R.E.D., organizations focused on youth development and international community building.

core/heading

Represented the Krause Group in the sale of Kum &amp; Go, a family-owned convenience store chain with over 400 locations across 13 states, and Solar Transport, a leading tank truck carrier and logistics provider, to Maverik, a Salt Lake City-based independent fuel marketer. Provided advice from deal planning through closing, helping Krause navigate a complex sale confidently and efficiently.

core/list-item

Represented L Squared in its acquisition of Foundant Technologies.

Represented L Squared in its acquisition of ERA Industries and various add-on transactions.

Represented CGI, a global IT and business consulting services firm, in its equity purchase agreement to merge operations with Daugherty, a professional services firm specializing in artificial intelligence, data analytics, strategic IT consulting and business advisory services.

Shelby E. Parnes

Shelby E. Parnes

Credentials

Education

Bar Admissions

Recognition

Insights & Events

Vedder Represents Richard Bernstein Advisors in Acquisition by Janus Henderson Group

Vedder Price Represents CGI in Equity Purchase Agreement to Merge Operations with Daugherty

Vedder Price Advises on Sale of BigChange to Simpro Group

Dana Armagno, Michelle Olson and Shelby Parnes Named to Crain’s Chicago Business’ Notable Women in Law List

Twelve Vedder Price Practice Areas and 46 Attorneys Distinguished in The Legal 500 United States in 2023

Shelby E. Parnes

Credentials

Education

Bar Admissions

Recognition

Insights & Events

Vedder Represents Richard Bernstein Advisors in Acquisition by Janus Henderson Group

Vedder Price Represents CGI in Equity Purchase Agreement to Merge Operations with Daugherty

Vedder Price Advises on Sale of BigChange to Simpro Group

Dana Armagno, Michelle Olson and Shelby Parnes Named to Crain’s Chicago Business’ Notable Women in Law List

Twelve Vedder Price Practice Areas and 46 Attorneys Distinguished in The Legal 500 United States in 2023

Slide Menu

Slide Search