Loeb Partner Ann Chen Named Finalist for “Emerging Leader of the Year” at LABJ’s 2025 M&A Awards

Loeb & Loeb is pleased to share that Ann Chen, deputy chair of the firm’s Capital Markets & Corporate department, was named a finalist for the "Emerging Leader of the Year" award at the Los Angeles Business Journal’s (LABJ's) inaugural 2025 M&A Awards.

Presented in partnership with ACG Los Angeles, the event—held on Sept. 11, 2025—honored the transactions and professionals shaping Southern California’s M&A dealmaking landscape. The program celebrated both the "Deals of the Year"—recognizing standout mergers and acquisitions that demonstrated strategic vision and market impact—and the "Dealmakers of the Year," which includes "Emerging Leader of the Year," highlighting lawyers, lenders, investment bankers, private equity leaders and due diligence professionals for their overall contributions to successful M&A activity.

In an accompanying profile, Ann is recognized for combining strategic business insight with a practical, solutions-oriented approach, advising clients ranging from multinational corporations and private equity firms to family-owned businesses and creative industry leaders. She is also highlighted for guiding complex cross-border transactions and fostering collaboration to achieve successful results.

Read the full awards feature on LABJ's website.