Stacey T. Kern has joined the Chicago office of international law firm Greenberg Traurig as a shareholder in the Corporate & Securities practice. Prior to joining the firm, she was a partner with Baker & McKenzie.

Greenberg Traurig said Kern will continue to focus her practice on advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, leveraged buyouts, restructurings, and general corporate matters. She represents financial sponsors, public companies, and privately held companies in connection with domestic and international transactions across a broad range of industries.

“Stacey is a highly accomplished and respected lawyer whose background and experience will provide additional depth to our strong corporate practice,” said John F. Gibbons, co-managing shareholder of Greenberg Traurig’s Chicago office.