Laura Stake is a partner in the Investment Funds Practice Group in the Austin office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Laura represents sponsors in connection with the formation of private investment funds within a broad range of strategies and industries, including energy, infrastructure, real estate, technology, ESG & impact, growth, and traditional buyout. Laura has handled fund formation matters ranging from first-time funds to funds raising over $15 billion. Laura’s practice also focuses on advising fund sponsors on a wide variety of related matters, including seed/minority investments, spin-outs, internal restructuring and governance, personnel matters, extraordinary events and regulatory compliance.