Joe Kaczorowski

Willkie advised Intelvio, a healthcare education company backed by Eden Capital, on the acquisition of Classward, an online provider of continuing education for aspiring and current EMS professionals. Announced on January 23, the transaction adds Classward’s EMS training content to Intelvio’s growing platform focused on solving healthcare employee shortages across the U.S. Willkie previously advised Eden Capital on numerous transactions, including its acquisition of Phlebotomy Training Specialists and the add-on acquisition of Positive Psychology to form Intelvio. Eden Capital is a New York-based private equity firm that partners with founders and leaders of companies with strong growth prospects in technology, business services, and education. The Willkie team was led by partners Ray LaSoya and Joe Kaczorowski and included partners Jonathan Zane and Russell Pinilis and associates Madeline Alagia and Robert Mostek.

Jan 24

1 min

Willkie advised Shamrock Capital in connection with a significant investment in Carnegie Dartlet Holdings, LLC, a leading, full-service marketing and enrollment strategy provider for non-profit higher education institutions. On February 15, Shamrock announced its investment in Carnegie to support the company’s next phase of growth. Carnegie helps educational institutions – small community colleges as well as large state and private universities – connect with prospective students and optimize enrollment through a suite of services including digital marketing strategies, research, and enrollment management solutions. Shamrock Capital is a Los Angeles-based investment firm with approximately $4.2 billion of assets under management. It invests exclusively in media, entertainment, communications, and related sectors through a multi-fund strategy centered on private equity investments, as well as ownership and financing of content and media rights. The Willkie team was led by partners Ray LaSoya, Joe Kaczorowski, Caleb Vesey and Jonathan Zane and included associates Robert Yu, Noor Halloum and Elizabeth Jongeward and law clerk Kevin Simms.

Feb 16

1 min

Willkie advised Monogram Capital Partners on its acquisition of a majority stake in Tru Fragrance & Beauty, the global beauty brand builder whose portfolio includes owned, licensed, and exclusive fragrance and beauty brands sold to national beauty and apparel retailers and direct to consumers. In addition to a branded portfolio that includes Le Monde Gourmand, Lake & Skye, Yellowstone, and Wrangler, Tru develops fragrance brands exclusively for retail partners. Monogram’s investment will serve to accelerate Tru's growth and scale, including through expanded distribution in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Europe, and beyond, the launch of new brands and licensing relationships, and complementary acquisitions. Monogram Capital Partners is a Los Angeles-based private equity firm that invests in consumer brands and services companies. The Willkie team was led by partners Ray LaSoya and Joe Kaczorowski and included partner Jonathan Zane and associates Bobby Chipman, Justin Calabrese, Madeline Alagia and Daniel Chesler.

Apr 2

1 min

Willkie represented Platinum Equity in its acquisition of experiential marketing services firm Czarnowski Collective from Mark Nagle and the Nagle family. Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Chicago, Czarnowski is a collection of integrated agencies providing end-to-end solutions for trade shows, corporate events, meetings, conferences, and other live experiences. Its services include brand strategy and creative development, exhibit fabrication, onsite installation and support, asset rental, storage and logistics. Founded in 1995 by Tom Gores, Platinum Equity is a global investment firm with approximately $50 billion of assets under management and a portfolio of approximately 60 operating companies. The Willkie team was led by partners Ray LaSoya and Joe Kaczorowski and included counsel Noah Goodman and associates Charles (Chip) Winkler, Amirali Agha-Khan, Brandon Park-Lee and Sophia Bordofsky.

Jan 21

1 min

Willkie represented North Road Company, a global content studio founded by Peter Chernin, in the acquisition of leading Turkish film and TV producer Karga Seven Pictures. Karga Seven Pictures was founded by Emmy-nominated producers and is based in Los Angeles with offices in Instanbul. It produces both English-language and Turkish-language films and TV programs for a global audience. Chernin, the CEO of The Chernin Group and former President and COO of News Corp and Chairman and CEO of the Fox Group, formed North Road Company in 2022 with a focus on producing scripted and non-scripted film and TV content across the U.S. and international markets. The Willkie team was led by partners Joe Kaczorowski and Steven Hurdle.

Jun 28

1 min