Elias “Eli” Mekonen is a Senior Associate in the firm’s Corporate + Transactional Practice, where he leverages his extensive experience advising on complex, multi-billion-dollar M&A and private equity transactions to provide clients with strategic insights for more informed business decisions, going beyond legal considerations. Eli also has extensive experience with venture capital financings, commercial lending and borrowing, corporate governance, and real estate leasing. 

With a proven track record of delivering favorable outcomes for prominent clients, Mr. Mekonen represents a diverse range of clients, including private equity funds, sponsors, corporate strategics, investors, asset managers, family offices, non-profits, and sports franchise ownership groups.

Before joining Fluet, Mr. Mekonen was an Associate in the private equity and mergers & acquisitions practices at two large global law firms, where he advised on numerous significant transactions. There, he regularly counseled clients on a wide array of transactional, governance, and securities matters throughout the entire corporate lifecycle, from initial formation to mergers & acquisitions and beyond. Notably, Mr. Mekonen has worked on high-profile acquisitions and divestitures, including representing clients in transactions valued at over $19 billion.

In his free time, you can find Mr. Mekonen spending time with his dogs and family, staying active with fitness, reading, and pursuing self-improvement.

*Eli Mekonen is admitted to practice law in the District of Columbia.