Larissa Cespedes-Yaffar

Partner
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Larissa Cespedes-Yaffar
Boston
+1 617 570 1220
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.

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)