Rachelle Stapley, J.D., received her J.D. from Brigham Young University, graduating magna cum laude, and her B.A. in Economics, cum laude, from BYU as well.

She previously practiced as a tax associate at Kirkland & Ellis in New York and Los Angeles, where she advised private equity clients on the tax aspects of fund formation, including structuring, partnership allocations, and co-investment arrangements. Additionally, Rachelle provided pro bono legal services to various 501(c)(3) organizations, assisting with formation, mergers, wind-ups, and ongoing legal compliance.

Education & Accreditations

• • Brigham Young University  
    J.D., magna cum laude
  • Brigham Young University  
    B.A. in Economics, cum laude
  • State Bar of California
  • State Bar of New York

Honors & Awards

• • Fritz B. Burns / Joseph E. Rawlinson Scholar
  • Clark Scholar