Max Klupchak leverages his unique background and deeply commercial perspective to advise clients on complex M&A and other strategic transactions, with extensive experience representing private equity sponsors and public and private companies across a range of industrial, manufacturing, distribution, and business services sectors. 

Drawing on a panoramic view of the private equity landscape — informed by his experience both in private practice and as general counsel of a leading middle-market private equity firm — Max brings a differentiated approach to help sponsors and their portfolio companies navigate high-stakes matters across the full investment life cycle, from fundraising and regulatory compliance to M&A and portfolio company operations. 

With firsthand insight into every facet of the private equity business, Max delivers practical, business-aligned counsel to investors, boards, and management teams alike.

Before joining Latham, Max served as general counsel at The Sterling Group, where he oversaw the firm’s legal and regulatory functions. Earlier in his career, he practiced in the private equity transactions groups of two global law firms. 

Bar Qualification

  • California
  • Illinois
  • Texas

Education

  • JD, Emory University School of Law, 2010
    with honors
  • BA, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2006
    with honors