New York; April 9, 2026 – Premier New York-based boutique law firm Kleinberg Kaplan announced the addition of Tiffanye S. Threadcraft as senior counsel in the corporate transactional & finance practice. She arrives from Akin Gump.
Ms. Threadcraft represents lenders and borrowers in a broad range of financing transactions, including working capital facilities, acquisition financings, debt restructurings and cross-border financings. She also advises ad hoc lender groups, alternative capital providers, hedge funds and other financial investors in connection with distressed and opportunistic debt investments, and subscription line financings.
Her practice spans private capital, commercial finance, liability management, special situations, and financial restructuring matters. She regularly serves as finance counsel in corporate transactions with a debt component and as deal counsel or U.S. counsel in cross-border financings. She has experience advising equity sponsors, private fund managers and institutional lenders across a variety of industries.
“Tiffanye brings an exceptional background to Kleinberg Kaplan, combining deep expertise, sharp judgment, and a client-focused approach that will enhance our ability to guide our clients through sophisticated financing matters,” said Andy Chonoles, managing partner of Kleinberg Kaplan.
Ms. Threadcraft received a J.D. from Howard University School of Law, where she was an NAACP Legal Defense Fund Earl Warren Scholar, and holds a B.A. in History and Literature from Harvard University. Prior to joining Akin Gump, Ms. Threadcraft served as an associate at Simpson Thacher.
“We are thrilled to welcome Tiffanye to our credit and finance team,” said Jon Ain, chair of Kleinberg Kaplan’s corporate transactional & finance practice. “Her depth of experience and sophisticated approach to complex transactions will be a tremendous asset as we continue to expand our capabilities and meet the evolving needs of our clients, including investment fund managers, investors, and other key market participants.”
