Terri Taibl Soni

Partner

Throughout Terri’s career, she has been privileged to advise clients across a diverse range of industries, navigating the intricacies of complex corporate matters and M&A transactions with precision and foresight. At Mercer Oak, Terri brings this wealth of knowledge to the table, offering tailored solutions to address her clients' most pressing legal challenges. At the heart of Terri’s practice lies a steadfast commitment to integrity and excellence.

Terri’s core competencies—strategic thinking, problem-solving acumen, effective communication, and collaborative approach—serve as the foundation of her practice. By leveraging these skills, Terri empowers her clients to navigate the complexities of today's business landscape with confidence and clarity. From guiding acquisitions to facilitating joint ventures, financings and investments, Terri has a proven track record of delivering successful outcomes for clients and stakeholders alike. She also regularly provides counsel to senior management and boards of directors on matters of corporate governance, compliance, and contract interpretation.

Before joining Mercer Oak, Terri served as the Associate General Counsel of Corporate and M&A at Cresco Labs, a prominent player in the US cannabis market. There, she played a pivotal role in steering Cresco's legal strategy, spearheading numerous initiatives to drive growth and expansion. Terri began her career at Winston & Strawn LLP, a leading global law firm, spending nearly nine years handling complex transactions for private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies as well as strategic buyers.

Terri lives in Chicago with her husband and two sons. She played golf at the University of Notre Dame and still loves to play (although not as well). She also loves playing tennis, reading novels (historical fiction), writing novel(s) (hopefully!), giving energy healings (certified Reiki Master) hosting dinner parties, playing the piano and traveling with family and friends.

Credentials:

University of Notre Dame, BA 2003, cum laude

  • Women’s Varsity Golf Team (1999-2003); Team Captain (2001-2003)

  • Sigma Delta Pi: National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society

The University of Chicago Law School, JD 2010