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Wells is a partner in Reed Smith's Global Corporate Group in Pittsburgh, and is the former co-leader of the U.S. Corporate Securities Practice Group.

Wells has more than 20 years’ experience supporting marquee clients with their most high-profile deals in various industries, including sports, manufacturing, automotive, retail and life sciences. In 2019, she closed deals for long-time clients such as SKF, Lemieux Group and the Pittsburgh Penguins, and Dick’s Sporting Goods.

She brings a deep understanding of her clients’ businesses and industries, and understands that deals are about the client and never about the attorneys who execute them. Listening to her clients’ objectives and continually learning are key to her ability to hold deals together and close transactions in line with her clients’ goals.