Larissa Cespedes-Yaffar
Partner
Spoken Languages
English Spanish
Larissa Cespedes-Yaffar is a partner in Goodwin’s Private Equity group. She counsels private equity and growth equity funds in complex corporate transactions including platform and add-on acquisitions, equity investments, sales, general corporate matters relating to portfolio companies and other significant transactions. Larissa has experience counseling clients in a variety of industries throughout the United States and international markets, including technology, tech-enabled businesses, healthcare, manufacturing, and telecommunications.
previous professional Experience
Prior to joining Goodwin, Larissa was a partner at Kirkland & Ellis.
Areas of Practice
Professional Activities
- Boston Bar Association
- Women’s Bar Association
Credentials
Education
JD2015
Cornell Law School
(Cornell Journal of Law and Public Policy)
BAGovernment2011
Dartmouth College
Admissions
Bars
- Massachusetts
Recognition & Awards
- Private Equity International “Future 40” List (2025)