JOEL T. MAY AUTHENTIC BRANDS GROUP LLC TO ACQUIRE GLOBAL CHAMPION BUSINESS OF HANESBRANDS INC. Partner – Capital Markets & Corporate Governance Jones Day (Atlanta) ABOUT JOEL T. MAY Joel T. May is a seasoned corporate and capital markets lawyer with over 23 years of experience, currently serving as Partner and co‑chair of Jones Day’s corporate governance practice in the Atlanta Office. In his capacity as Administrative Partner for the Atlanta region, he also plays a key leadership role in shaping firm strategy and operations. Joel brings deep expertise handling both domestic and cross-border capital markets transactions, including: Public equity and debt offerings, IPOs, SPACs, PIPEs, and Rule 144A high-yield bond deals, M&A, recapitalizations, restructurings, and reorganizations, Corporate governance, shareholder activism, proxy contests, and securities compliance. Joel has advised high-profile clients such as Aaron’s, Asbury Automotive Group, Allison Transmission, Bunge Ltd., Flowers Foods, HanesBrands, ExxonMobil, P&G, PureCycle Technologies, Roper Technologies, Southern Company, VSE Corporation, and Vintage Wine Estates, among others. His work involves complex, high-value issuances and strategic corporate transactions, which have contributed to over $20 billion in domestic and international financings. After beginning his career in Jones Day’s Chicago office, Joel relocated to Atlanta in 2012. As Administrative Partner, he helps oversee business and practice development in the region. Joel actively contributes to civic initiatives: he is on the Board of Directors for the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and Make‑A‑Wish Georgia. Joel T. May combines expertise in capital markets and corporate governance with industryspanning transactional experience, guiding major public offerings, complex financings, and strategic board-level matters. His dual focus on legal excellence and firm leadership, along with deep community engagement, positions him as a respected advisor and leader within Jones Day and the broader Atlanta business community. USA 60 Finance Monthly Deal Maker Awards 2025.
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