
Technology & IP Transactions
Intellectual Property
Mergers and Acquisitions
Life Sciences
Cybersecurity
Data Privacy
Shellie Weisfield Freedman is a partner at Kirkland & Ellis in New York City, specializing in Technology & IP Transactions. With a strong background in molecular and cell biology, Shellie focuses on complex transactions involving technology and intellectual property, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic alliances. Her expertise extends to life sciences transactions, where she provides M&A support and advises on collaborations and licenses. Shellie has a diverse client base across industries such as healthcare, consumer products, technology, and financial services. Her academic credentials include a JD from New York University School of Law, an MS from the University of California, Berkeley, and a BS from Yale University.
Shellie Freedman's representative experience includes advising:
Public Company Representations
Private Equity Sponsor Transactions
Strategic Alliances, Collaborations, and Service Agreements
Capital Markets Transactions


- Kirkland & Ellis advised Amicus Therapeutics (Nasdaq: FOLD) on its agreed all-cash sale to BioMarin (Nasdaq: BMRN) at $14.50 per share, valuing Amicus at about $4.8bn. - The deal was unanimously approved by both boards, with Amicus’ board recommending stockholders vote in favour; expected to close in Q2 2026, subject to regulatory and Amicus stockholder approvals and other customary conditions. - The acquisition adds Galafold (Fabry) and Pombiliti + Opfolda (Pompe) to BioMarin’s lysosomal storage disorder portfolio, and includes Amicus’ U.S. rights to DMX-200 (Phase 3) for FSGS.
Dec 19 2025
5B
M&A

Partner
2019 – Unknown

Associate Attorney
2014 – 2019
Associate
2012 – 2013

- Blackstone acquired the target/assets from Databricks in a Private Equity transaction on a date not available. - Deal value was 1800000000 Sector: Technology; Location: USA. - On the acquirer side, counsel was not available; lawyers included Chris Burwell, Peter Martelli, Emily Hong, Siddharth Rai, Mike Beinus, Vivek Ratnam, Shellie Freedman.
Dec 16 2025
2B
Private Equity
1 min
Law Clerk to the Honorable Victor Marrero
2013 – 2014
Student Associate
2010 – 2012
High School Science Teacher
2007 – 2009