Atty. Erica Temel

Atty. Erica Temel

Erica Temel is a partner in the Investment Funds Group in the New York office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP, where she focuses her practice on the formation, structuring, marketing and management of private equity funds and other investment vehicles, as well as the legal, regulatory and operational issues faced by their sponsors.

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About Erica Temel at a glance

Erica Temel is a m&a attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 2012). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

Erica Temel is a partner in the Investment Funds Group in the New York office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP, where she focuses her practice on the formation, structuring, marketing and management of private equity funds and other investment vehicles, as well as the legal, regulatory and operational issues faced by their sponsors

Practice Areas Explained

Erica Temel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Erica Temel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Mergers & Acquisitions

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Erica Temel's law office located?
Erica Temel's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Erica Temel handle?
Erica Temel focuses on m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
Where did Erica Temel go to law school?
Erica Temel earned their education at (J.D., 2012).
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What awards or recognition has Erica Temel received?
Erica Temel's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law.

Education

J.D.
Fordham University
- 2012

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026

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