About Melissa A. Griest
Melissa (Missy) Griest is an associate in Blank Rome’s Corporate, M&A, and Securities group.
Prior to joining the firm, Missy interned at a global professional services firm, a national law firm, a leading global manufacturing company, and the Chester County District Attorney’s Office. She also served as a volunteer law clerk for the Legal Aid Society of Columbus.
During law school, Missy served as a student attorney for the Villanova Federal Tax Clinic as well as the executive editor of The Villanova Environmental Law Journal.
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Cases & Deals / Deal
Blank Rome Represents Prospect Capital Corporation in Sale of Valley Electric to MYR GroupJuly 9, 2026
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Blank Rome Represents J.F. Lehman & Company in Its Acquisition of Wellman DynamicsJanuary 14, 2026
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Blank Rome Represents Balmoral Funds LLC in the Acquisition of Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition, LLCSeptember 4, 2025
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Blank Rome Represents Oddball, Inc. in Its Sale to Falfurrias Management PartnersJanuary 27, 2025
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Blank Rome Represents Cleaver-Brooks in Its Sale to Miura Co., Ltd.June 12, 2024
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Blank Rome Represents Watches of Switzerland in Its Acquisition of Roberto Coin, Inc.June 3, 2024
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Blank Rome Represents Victor Capital Partners in its Acquisition of The Coats CompanyJanuary 12, 2024
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Professional Activities
Missy continues to work with the Villanova Federal Tax Clinic representing and assisting low income taxpayers in matters against the IRS. She also serves as a mentor to law students at Villanova.
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Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania
Education
- Villanova University School of Law, JD
- Ohio State University, BS, cum laude
