Brett Shawn is the Managing Director, Assistant General Counsel at Warburg Pincus LLC, where he specializes in M&A transactions. With over seven years at Warburg Pincus, Brett has extensive experience in both acquiring and divesting investments. Prior to joining Warburg Pincus, he practiced M&A and securities law at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz in New York. Brett’s role involves daily engagement with complex M&A activities, driving growth and strategic exits for portfolio companies. His deep legal expertise and firsthand experience in high-stakes negotiations ensure he plays a pivotal role in Warburg Pincus’s success in the private equity space.