About Yelena

Yelena brings almost 25 years of varied but focused deal and advisory experience across the legal, publishing, and insurance industries — the kind of career arc that makes for excellent dinner party conversation but, more importantly, exceptional client counsel. She has been a dedicated SPAC market participant and advisor since 2016, navigating the full SPAC lifecycle from the IPO through the De-SPAC with the sort of calm authority that only comes from having seen it all (and survived to tell the tale).

Her expertise sits at a rare intersection: deep knowledge of D&O insurance for SPAC and De-SPAC transactions, a sharp legal mind honed across decades of complex deal-making, and an insider’s grasp of market dynamics that few advisors can match. Whether structuring risk solutions for sponsors and target companies or guiding boards through the maze of an IPO or a De-SPAC transaction, Yelena is the insurance broker and advisor you want in your corner.

A recognized thought leader in the SPAC space, Yelena is a sought-after speaker, author, and commentator. Her articles and insights have appeared in leading industry publications (including S&P Global, Yahoo Finance, Reuters, Investment News Today, Business Law Today, Law360, CFO.com, Business Journal, Deal Flow and Bloomberg), and she is a regular presence at major SPAC and legal conferences where she is known for making complicated topics both accessible and entertaining.

She is committed to elevating the SPAC ecosystem, championing women in the industry, and making sure that her clients get top-notch, tailored advice and exceptional service.