The global law firm Jones Day has announced that Ira White joined the firm on May 1, 2012 in New York as a partner in the Private Equity Practice. He was previously a partner with Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP in New York, where he served as U.S. Co-Chair of the Private Equity Transactions Group.

“Ira is an excellent addition to the Firm and our active global Private Equity Practice,” said Chuck Hardin, Practice Leader for Jones Day’s global Private Equity Practice. “His experience in domestic and international private equity transactions across a broad range of industries will be of tremendous value. We see Ira as a leader in our practice and we are delighted with his decision to join us.”

Mr. White has significant experience advising private equity sponsors on a wide variety of acquisitions and exit transactions. He has represented many different funds in a broad range of industries, including the energy, pharmaceutical, retail, technology, rail, and manufacturing industries. 

“We’re excited to welcome Ira to our New York Office,” said Willis J. Goldsmith, Partner-in-Charge of Jones Day’s New York Office. “Ira’s substantial experience in private equity transactions makes him a valuable addition and we are confident he will play a significant role in the continued growth of our global Private Equity Practice in New York.”

Mr. White is a graduate of the Fordham University School of Law and New York University.