Shayne Kennedy

Practice Areas

Shayne Kennedy advises clients on capital markets, with a particular emphasis on public and private securities offerings for issuers and underwriters in a range of industries, including life sciences, technology, and retail and consumer products. Mr. Kennedy currently serves as Chair of Latham & Watkins' Healthcare & Life Sciences Industry Group. He is the former Managing Partner of the firm’s Orange County office, the former Global Co-Chair of the firm's Capital Markets Practice, and a former member of the firm's Associates Committee.

Mr. Kennedy was recognized in The Legal 500 2013 – Capital Markets: Debt Offerings for his representation of Banc of America Securities in connection with a multi-tranche senior notes offering by Gilead Sciences, and is frequently ranked by Chambers USA – California for Capital Markets: Debt & Equity.

He also represents various public and private companies in general corporate and securities matters, including corporate governance, public company reporting, and stock exchange rules and requirements.

Mr. Kennedy is a member of the American Bar Association and is actively involved in a variety of charitable and church-related activities.