Kelly Anne Johnson

Associate

Charlotte

kelly.johnson@troutman.com

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Kelly is an associate in the firm’s Finance + Banking Practice Group. Her experience includes commercial lending, leveraged finance, and syndicated lending. She represents private and public lenders in connection with secured and unsecured credit facilities, asset-based loans, acquisition financing, mezzanine, and second lien debt facilities. Kelly also represents public and private borrowers and private equity sponsors on acquisition and leveraged financing transactions.

Best Lawyers in America®: Ones to Watch: Banking and Finance Law (2024-2026)

Overview

Kelly is an associate in the firm’s Finance + Banking Practice Group. Her experience includes commercial lending, leveraged finance, and syndicated lending. She represents private and public lenders in connection with secured and unsecured credit facilities, asset-based loans, acquisition financing, mezzanine, and second lien debt facilities. Kelly also represents public and private borrowers and private equity sponsors on acquisition and leveraged financing transactions.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America®: Ones to Watch: Banking and Finance Law (2024-2026)

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Finance + Banking

Professional/Community Involvement Education and Certifications

Professional/Community Involvement

Board member, Youth Development Initiatives

Education and Certifications

Education

Washington and Lee University School of Law, J.D., 2018
James Madison University, B.A., 2015

Bar Admissions

North Carolina

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