Melissa Rezzag is an associate in the firm’s Finance Department, focusing on commercial finance matters. Prior to joining the firm, she worked as a law clerk drafting and reviewing ancillary documents to loan agreements in solar energy and tax credit transactions.
While attending law school, Melissa worked as a summer associate at Ballard Spahr. She also explored a variety of legal opportunities, including positions at an electric utility company, a family law office, and at the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Melissa devotes significant time to volunteer work. She served as a Certified Student Attorney at the Health Law Clinic of the Mitchell Hamline School of Law, where she assisted low-income Minnesota residents with obtaining health insurance and medical services. Melissa also volunteered at Lawyers for Good Government, the UPLIFT Legal Institute for Teens, Prepare + Prosper, and the U.S. District Court of Minnesota.
Services
Experience
Representative Matters
- Represented regional bank in extending senior loan to independent sponsor to finance the simultaneous acquisition of two portfolio companies into a single platform and negotiating intercreditor arrangements with senior subordinated debt holders.
- Represented a private equity sponsor in securing $25 million credit facility from a national bank, consisting of a term loan, revolving line of credit, and delayed draw facility, to finance a new platform acquisition.
Professional Highlights
Pro Bono Experience
Melissa’s pro bono experience includes helping Minnesota residents file tax returns through Prepare + Prosper. Melissa also has experience with a variety of immigration matters, including asylum, humanitarian aid, and special immigrant juveniles.
Judicial Externships
Hon. Anne K. McKeig, Associate Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court, 2023
Recognition & Accomplishments
Public Service Award, Minnesota Justice Foundation
Credentials
Education
Mitchell Hamline School of Law (J.D., summa cum laude, 2024)
Associate Editor, Cybaris Mitchell Hamline Intellectual Property Law Review
President, Mitchell Hamline Business Law Society
Student Director, Mitchell Hamline Law and Business Center
CALI Awards for Health Law Clinic, Transactions & Settlements, and Professional Responsibility
University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management (B.S., magna cum laude, 2021)