Cedric Powell is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group at Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, based in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. Cedric advises clients through the fast-paced and often complex landscape of middle market M&A transactions. Known for his practical, business-focused approach, Cedric combines deep experience with a commitment to delivering exceptional service, focusing on risk mitigation and effective commercial outcomes. He represents a range of clients, including private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, strategic acquirers, and founders—on both the buy and sell sides. His transactional experience spans multiple industries, such as aerospace and defense, national security, government services, manufacturing, food and beverage, retail, technology, chemical distribution, consumer packaged goods, grocery, third-party logistics, and life sciences. Cedric also advises clients on a wide variety of other corporate and transactional matters, including equity financings, strategic investments, joint ventures, and corporate governance. Cedric is an active member of Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP’s Private Equity, M&A, and Aerospace, Defense and Government Services industry teams.