NEW YORK – January 8, 2026 – Baker Botts L.L.P., a leading international energy, technology, and life sciences law firm, is proud to announce Marisa White was selected for the 2026 Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A list by Mergers & Acquisitions. The award recognizes women who have demonstrated exceptional influence in mergers and acquisitions through their dealmaking achievements, leadership, and efforts to advance diversity and inclusion within the industry.

Based in New York, Marisa White joined the firm in 2025 and is an experienced M&A partner who advises private and public companies, including major private equity firms, on complex domestic and cross-border transactions across aerospace and defense, business and information services, energy and energy transition, infrastructure, healthcare and life sciences, consumer products, and technology. Her recognition highlights her work representing EQV Resources in its $660 million merger with EQV Ventures Acquisition Corp. With over 15 years of experience, White specializes in deal structuring, risk allocation, and governance matters, serving as a trusted advisor during transformative business moments. 

In 2026, Marisa is launching a Women’s Dealmaking Collective at Baker Botts, which brings together senior leaders working in PE, corporate development and advisory roles offering a dedicated space for relationship-building and deal origination.

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