Miriam Lewis has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in the Finance & Restructuring group in New York, the international law firm announced today.

Miriam handles a variety of commercial transactions, including formation, equity and debt financings, term and revolving credit facilities, construction financing, mezzanine financings, real estate joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, dispositions, and general contract matters. Her clients include commercial banks, venture capital investors, real estate developers, private equity funds, tax credit financiers, and other senior and junior lending institutions, as well as emerging growth companies and other corporate borrowers.

Miriam joins Dorsey from Shipman & Goodwin LLP, where she was a Partner. She is admitted in the State of Connecticut, where she is based, and is applying for New York admission. Miriam received her J.D. from University of Connecticut School of Law and her B.A. from University of Massachusetts.

“Miriam is an excellent addition to our Finance & Restructuring team,” said Eric Lopez Schnabel, Practice Group Co-Leader of the Finance & Restructuring group for Dorsey. “Her dedication to delivering timely and cost-effective solutions will serve our clients well.”

“Dorsey’s enterprising approach combines discipline and creativity to provide useful business solutions,” said Miriam Lewis. “I look forward to contributing to Dorsey’s outstanding team and to serving our clients.”