Callie Root is a trusted advisor to private equity funds, portfolio companies, and other businesses on a broad spectrum of complex transactional matters. She provides strategic counsel on acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, and minority and joint venture investments, delivering practical, business-focused legal solutions that advance client objectives.
Working across a range of industries, Callie guides organizations in structuring, negotiating, and executing transactions, and offers ongoing corporate support to privately held businesses and portfolio companies. Her work reflects a deep understanding of operational priorities and risk management, allowing her to provide value throughout every stage of the deal lifecycle.
In addition to her transactional work, Callie advises on corporate governance and regularly drafts and negotiates a wide variety of commercial agreements. She also reviews and analyzes complex contracts to ensure compliance, mitigate risk, and align legal frameworks with broader business needs.
Awards and Recognition
- The Legal 500, Cannabis (2025)
Affiliations
- Member, State Bar of Michigan
- Corporate Section
- Business Law Section
- Taxation Section
Community Involvement
- Mentor, Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program (2019–present)
Presentations
- Panelist, “Navigating the Buy-Side in Today’s Current M&A Environment,” Smart Business Dealmakers Conference (April 2024)