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Kaci L. Peterson

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Kaci L. Peterson

Kaci advises clients—from startups and emerging growth companies to late-stage enterprises and private equity funds—on the strategic legal matters that drive business success.

Kaci L. Peterson counsels clients on critical matters throughout the full life cycle of a company, including entity formation and restructuring, commercial contract drafting and negotiation, corporate governance, and M&A and other exit transactions. 

With experience on both the sell-side and buy-side of M&A transactions, Kaci guides sellers through the exit process, helping them navigate complex transactions and maximize value. She also partners with private equity fund clients and their portfolio companies on strategic add-on acquisitions and operational execution. She has deep industry knowledge in the service sector, including HVAC, plumbing, and related trades, enabling her to deliver tailored guidance on industry-specific transactions. 

Kaci also maintains an active pro bono practice, assisting businesses and nonprofit organizations with formation, state and federal tax-exemption applications, and other general corporate matters.  

Education & Credentials

Education

  • Syracuse University College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2014
  • California Polytechnic State University, B.A., Political Science, 2008

Bar and Court Admissions

  • Idaho
  • California

Related Employment

  • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, Palo Alto, CA, Associate, 2016-2018; Staff Attorney, 2014-2016

Professional Recognition

  • Named as "Up and Coming Leader in Law" by the Idaho Business Review, 2021

  • Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2026

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