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Our PhilosophyKRCL practices law based on a simple, yet meaningful philosophy: To build long-term relationships byproviding high-caliber legal representation in a cost effective, client responsive manner.Our combination of large-firm experience and sophistication with smaller-firm agility and efficiencydistinguishes KRCL from its competitors. KRCL caters to clients who demand consistent high-levelperformance - whether during critical stages of project development, high stakes corporate transactions,the stresses of litigation, or the volatility of insolvency. Our devotion to creative legal solutions hasattracted a client base ranging from national and international Fortune 500 companies to medium-sizedpublic and private companies to entrepreneurs.About Kane Russell Coleman LoganKane Russell Coleman Logan is a Texas-based law firm whose full-service practice is international inscope. From its offices in Dallas and Houston, the Firm handles sophisticated real estate, transactional,litigation and insolvency matters throughout the country and abroad. KRCL’s attorneys possess thedepth and diversity of experience necessary to provide a complete spectrum of legal representation.Our Mission StatementWe will become the law firm best known for client dedication, high-level performance, and success. Forour clients, we will be trusted advisors. To our peers, we will set the industry benchmark. Internally, wewill exemplify the values we see in our most successful clients - strong character, an entrepreneurialspirit, stewardship of our team members and a vibrant meritocracy that recognizes individualcontributions while striving for a diverse workplace that mirrors the community we serve.Our ModelAs KRCL advances through its third decade and beyond, the focus remains on what is important toclients: Commitment. Performance. Results. These core principals form the basis of our philosophy – theCOMMITMENT to produce high-quality legal work through passionate, high-level PERFORMANCE,designed to produce positive RESULTS.

AccoladesKane Russell Coleman Logan is made up of exceptional lawyers. Several lawyers have been certified bythe Texas Board of Legal Specialization in their areas of practice. Our lawyers frequently publish articlesin legal periodicals and make presentations on current legal issues. Recent honors and recognitionreceived include:Diversity & InclusionWe value a wide variety of viewpoints atKane Russell Coleman Logan. We embrace differentinterests, diverse backgrounds and unique experiences. The more we hear, the more we grow. Commitmentstarts at the top and we are committed to continuallymoving the needle forward.

Represented company in connection with $100,000,000 ABL facility. Represented private equity sponsored oil and gas production company in connection with its acquisitionof a $500,000,000 credit facility.Represented administrative agent in connection with $150,000,000 syndicated credit facility to privateequity sponsored developer of natural gas and fiber optic distribution systems.Represented administrative agent in connection with $100,000,000 syndicated credit facility to privateequity sponsored developer of natural gas distribution systems.Represented administrative agent in connection with $95,000,000 credit facility used by private equitysponsored company to acquire cell tower, billboard and solar leases and easements and other income-producing assets.Represented company in connection with its borrowing a $100,000,000 ABL used to finance workingcapital and ESOP repurchase obligations. MICHAEL ATTAWAYPartnerRICK STARK PartnerRYAN RICKEAssociateSOPHIE WENAssociateJASON BARNESDirectorThe Business and Corporate practice group counsels clients in various corporate transactions, commercialfinancing transactions, and other business-related matters. Our attorneys represent private equity firms,independent sponsors, and strategic buyers and sellers in connection with both acquisitions and divestitures.Our team also assists startups and mature businesses with their capital raise efforts, governance, and othercorporate issues.We have extensive experience working with financial institutions, credit funds, and borrowers to structure,draft, and negotiate loan documentation for syndicated and bi-lateral asset-based and cash-flow financings,real estate financings, and other secured and unsecured credit facilities.Business & Corporate - Dallas TeamMergers & Acquisitions | Private EquityCorporate FinanceRepresented equity owners in connection with the sale of a controlling interest in a group of US, UK, andCanadian specialty manufacturing companies valued at $240,000,000.Represented Canadian manufacturing company in connection with $84,000,000 cross-border acquisitionof U.S. manufacturing operations and related financing. Represented operating partner and co-investor in connection with a $100,000,000 joint venture witha private equity firm focused on developing and operating logistics centers in the U.S. and Mexico. Represented Canadian food products company in connection with $22,500,000 cross-border acquisitionof U.S. growing and production operations and related $100,000,000 CAD financing.Represented stockholders in connection with the sale of a specialty engineering company valued at$90,000,000 (including deferred purchase price).Represented equity owners in connection with the sale of a natural stone and tile distribution companyvalued at approximately $55,000,000 (including deferred purchase price).Represented equity owners in connection with the sale of a U.S. and Mexican customs brokeragecompanies valued at $75,000,000.Represented numerous independent sponsors and strategic acquirers in connection with acquisitionsacross all industries.Represented private equity firms, credit funds, family offices, and other investment companies inconnection with fund formation and other securities and regulatory matters

Mergers and acquisitionsDebt and equity financingSecurities offeringsGeneral corporate matters and corporate governance Entity formation and structuringCorporate tax planningSuccession planningRestructuring, reorganization, and asset liquidationsAt Kane Russell Coleman Logan we’re here to provide you with insightfulcounsel and legal advice, helping you with every aspect of managing asuccessful business.Our goal is to build long-term relationships with corporate executives and businessowners that allow us to anticipate their legal needs and minimize risk. Our attorneysbring deep experience to the most complex corporate transactions and regularly assistclients in all stages of the company like cycle on matters such as: Dallas / Houston / krcl.comBusiness & Corporate

Mergers and acquisitions are staples of corporate America. A well-executed dealcan result in company growth, substantial profit, and a myriad of other benefitsto the parties involved.The many moving pieces and potential pitfalls of a complex deal can also mean financialsetbacks, expensive litigation, or even the demise of a company. Our clients understandboth the rewards and the risks, which is why they count on Kane Russell Coleman Loganto guide them through one of the most complex business transactions.Our attorneys have what it takes to successfully usher a deal from term sheet toconclusion. Comprised of seasoned transactional attorneys, we handle transactions of allsizes and complexity, from small deals to large, multinational business combinationsacross an array of industries.Like other areas of transactional law, mergers and acquisitions is a discipline that doesnot exist in a vacuum. Our M&A attorneys are experienced and skilled in multipledisciplines and can provide our clients with the economy and efficiency of experience invarious areas. Our M&A attorneys represent the full spectrum of clients in a variety oftransactions.We have a particular focus on representing family and founder-owned businesses thathave made the difficult decision to sell. These clients often share our entrepreneurialspirit, and we know this transaction is a culmination of their life’s work. We appreciatethem putting their trust in us to deliver the best results possible. Dallas / Houston / krcl.comMergers & Acquisitions

Asset-based and easy-flow financingsLeveraged acquisition and recapitalization financingsMezzanine debt financingsPrivate placements of debt and equity securitiesVenture debt financingWorkouts and restructuringsLetter of credit facilitiesToday’s capital markets and financial products are more complex than ever. Asyour business grows, our attorneys are here to help you avoid the risks andpursue the advantages provided by both traditional and new financing structuresand products.It is more critical than ever for businesses to make wise investments that providemaximum return on capital and minimal risk in the rapidly evolving market. Whetherthese goals are achieved through a sale, a restructuring, or a recapitalization, businessesrequire legal counsel to help make complex deals happen. The attorneys at Kane RussellColeman Logan stay abreast of the complex laws governing corporate finance andpossess valuable insight gained over decades of representing top businesses, enablingthe firm to help our clients manage their future. Our attorneys regularly advise clients onthe full range of public and private financings, including:Our attorneys’ diverse experience and skills allow us to handle the broadest possiblerange of even the most sophisticated transactions in this dynamic marketplace.Dallas / Houston / krcl.comDebt & Equity Financing

Represented equity owners in connection with the sale of a controlling interest in agroup of US, UK, and Canadian specialty manufacturing companies valued at$240,000,000.Represented equity owners in connection with the sale of a natural stone and tiledistribution company valued at approximately $55,000,000 (including deferredpurchase price).Represented operating partner and co-investor in connection with a $100,000,000 jointventure with a private equity firm focused on developing and operating logistics centersin the U.S. and Mexico. Represented Canadian food products company in connection with $22,500,000 cross-border acquisition of U.S. growing and production operations and related $100,000,000CAD financing.Represented customs brokerage firm in connection with $75,000,000 disposition ofU.S. and Mexican companies.Represented plywood door distributor in connection with $30,000,000 disposition ofassets.Represented portfolio companies of private equity firms in connection with thedisposition of approximately $100,000,000 of oil and gas assets and the acquisition ofan oilfield services and manufacturing company.Represented companies in connection with various acquisition and dispositiontransactions and general corporate counsel.Represented administrative agent in connection with $95,000,000 syndicated creditfacility to private equity sponsored developer of natural gas and fiber optic distributionsystems.Represented administrative agent in connection with syndicated credit facilities totalingapproximately $50,000,000 to private equity aggregator of single-family residences.Represented administrative agent in connection with $100,000,000 syndicated creditfacility to private equity sponsored developer of natural gas distribution systems.Mergers and Acquisitions/Private EquityCorporate Finance/Debt FinancingDallas / Houston / krcl.comRepresentative Matters

Represented administrative agent in connection with $95,000,000 credit facility usedby private equity sponsored company to acquire cell tower, billboard and solar leasesand easements and other income-producing assets.Represented company in connection with its borrowing a $100,000,000 ABL used tofinance working capital and ESOP repurchase obligations. Represented private equity sponsored oil and gas production company in connectionwith its acquisition of a $500,000,000 credit facility.Represented financial institution in connection with a $50,000,000 revolving creditfacility to fund projects and investments of a family office.Represented financial institution in connection with a $50,000,000 revolving, asset-based credit facility used for working capital.Represented financial institution in connection with $43,000,000 senior debt financingfor the acquisition and development of multi-family housing and negotiation of inter-creditor agreement with mezzanine lender.Represented company in connection with its acquisition of $35,000,000 working capitalrevolving credit facility.Represented private equity firm in connection with various loans primarily secured byreal estate.Represented financial institutions in connection with the workout of distressed realestate and asset-based lending loans, including syndicated credit facilities involvingborrowers in various industries.Dallas / Houston / krcl.comRepresentative Matters

Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC Michael A. Attaway Director direct 214.777.4245 main 214.777.4200 fax 214.777.4299 mattaway@krcl.com Michael Attaway counsels clients in various corporate transactions, commercial financing transactions, and other business-related matters. He represents private equity firms and strategic buyers and sellers in connection with both acquisitions and divestitures. Chair of the Business Transaction Practice Group, Michael also assists startups and mature businesses with their capital raise efforts, governance, and other corporate issues. Michael works with financial institutions, credit funds, and borrowers to structure, draft, and negotiate loan documentation for syndicated and bi-lateral asset-based and cash-flow financings, real estate financings, and other secured and unsecured credit facilities. In addition, he advises financial institutions and distressed asset funds in the resolution of distressed loans and real and personal property foreclosures. With a broad and diverse corporate practice that includes handling several aspects of both transactions and financings, Michael contributes a wide-angle perspective to his clients’ concerns and is readily available to help them in many different capacities. He takes a keen interest in the various businesses he advises across many industries. His educational background in accounting gives him an in-depth understanding of the numbers and how they fit into his clients’ commercial strategies. Michael particularly enjoys shepherding clients through mergers and acquisitions because these deals sit at the intersection of many different disciplines and always require a great deal of critical thinking. Each transaction large or small brings its own set of unique obstacles that need to be overcome. Michael finds it gratifying to help resolve these problems for his clients and support them in setting their companies and organizations on the path to greater success.

Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC Away from the Office Michael is a co-founder the Mississippi Sports Law Society, which has become one of the largest student organizations at the University of Mississippi School of Law. He is active with Big Brothers Big Sisters and in his free time enjoys watching sports, being active outside, and spending time with friends. Bar Admissions • State Bar of Texas (2012) • State Bar of Mississippi (inactive) (2014) Education University of Mississippi School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2012 • Associate Articles Editor, Mississippi Law Journal • Recipient of James Oliver Eastland Scholarship in Law • Recipient of Outstanding Student Award for Contracts II, Civil Procedure II, Corporate Finance Law and Conflict of Laws • Co-Founder and Treasurer of the Mississippi Sports Law Society • 3L Senator for the Law School Student Body • Phi Delta Phi Honor Society Mississippi State University, B.A., summa cum laude, 2009 Practice Focus • Business & Corporate • Financial Services • Mergers and Acquisitions • Corporate Finance Experience Mergers and Acquisitions/Corporate • Represented equity owners in connection with the sale of a controlling interest in a group of US, UK, and Canadian specialty manufacturing companies valued at $240,000,000. • Represented Canadian manufacturing company in connection with $84,000,000 cross-border acquisition of U.S. manufacturing operations and related financing. • Represented stockholders in connection with the sale of a specialty engineering company valued at $90,000,000 (including deferred purchase price). • Represented equity owners in connection with the sale of a natural stone and tile distribution company valued at approximately $55,000,000 (including deferred purchase price).

Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC • Represented Canadian food products company in connection with $22,500,000 cross-border acquisition of U.S. growing and production operations and related $100,000,000 CAD financing. • Represented customs brokerage firm in connection with $75,000,000 disposition of U.S. and Mexican companies. • Represented plywood door distributor in connection with $30,000,000 disposition of assets. • Represented portfolio companies of private equity firms in connection with the disposition of approximately $100,000,000 of oil and gas assets and the acquisition of an oilfield services and manufacturing company. • Represented companies in connection with various acquisition and disposition transactions and general corporate counsel. Finance • Represented administrative agent in connection with $150,000,000 syndicated credit facility to private equity sponsored developer of natural gas and fiber optic distribution systems. • Represented administrative agent in connection with syndicated credit facilities totaling approximately $50,000,000 to private equity aggregator of single-family residences. • Represented administrative agent in connection with $100,000,000 syndicated credit facility to private equity sponsored developer of natural gas distribution systems. • Represented administrative agent in connection with $95,000,000 credit facility used by private equity sponsored company to acquire cell tower, billboard and solar leases and easements and other income-producing assets. • Represented private equity sponsored oil and gas production company in connection with its acquisition of a $500,000,000 credit facility. • Represented financial institution in connection with a $50,000,000 revolving credit facility to fund projects and investments of a family office. • Represented financial institution in connection with a $50,000,000 revolving, asset-based credit facility used for working capital. • Represented financial institution in connection with $43,000,000 senior debt financing for the acquisition and development of multi-family housing and negotiation of inter-creditor agreement with mezzanine lender. • Represented company in connection with its acquisition of $35,000,000 working capital revolving credit facility. • Represented private equity firm in connection with various loans primarily secured by real estate. • Represented financial institutions in connection with the workout of distressed real estate and asset-based lending loans, including syndicated credit facilities involving borrowers in various industries. Real Estate • Represented foreign conglomerate in connection with separate transactions involving the $110,000,000 and $65,000,000 acquisitions of national franchise hotels in California and the $65,000,000 disposition of a national franchise hotel in California. • Represented clients in connection with various real estate finance, acquisition, and disposition transactions. Publications • The Law of Banking, "Considerations for Banks in Preparing for the End of LIBOR," September 2018 • Co-Author of “Syndicated Construction Loans, Defaulting Lenders and Equitable Remedies”, 48 Tex. Tech L. Rev 853 (2016)

Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC • Pitfalls for Lawyers of Proposed Change to International Code of Ethics for Accountants, by Michael Attaway and Jennifer Schultz, The Professional Lawyer, Volume 21, Number 4 (2013) • Lending to a Series LLC, by Gordon Russell and Michael Attaway, Dallas Bar Association Headnotes, Volume 38, Number 9, September 2013 Honors • Texas Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters (2018 - 2022) • Outstanding Professional Article, Texas Tech Law Review, Volume 48 (2016) • D Magazine Best Lawyers under 40, Corporate Law (2021-2022) Associations • Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Presentations • “The End of LIBOR: What It Means for Lenders,” 42nd Annual Texas Association of Bank Counsel Convention (20 September 2018) Community • Big Brothers Big Sisters Insights • Dallas Corporate Team Handles Successful Acquisition for Alterri Distribution Center, LLC • KRCL named Top 20 on the M&A Law Firm Leaderboard for 2021 • KRCL represents Featherweight Capital Partners in acquisition of Broadcat LLC • Considerations For Banks In Preparing For The End Of LIBOR • LITIGATION ALERT: Proposed Change to International Code of Ethics for Accountants Would Negatively Impact Privilege and Confidentiality

Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC Patrick V. Stark Director direct 214.777.4260 main 214.777.4200 fax 214.777.4299 pstark@krcl.com Rick Stark, a founding Director of the Firm, practices in the Business Section with a concentration in corporate finance, securities and mergers and acquisitions. He has had extensive experience in financings of all types, ranging from venture capital to public debt and equity offerings, while representing clients in a variety of industries including consumer products, health care, telecommunications, real estate and oil and gas. Bar Admissions • State Bar of Texas (1979) Education Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., magna cum laude, 1979 • Articles Editor, American Criminal Law Review Arizona State University, B.A., 1976 • with honors

Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC Practice Focus • Business & Corporate • Corporate Finance • Energy, Oil and Gas • Environmental • Financial Services • Insurance • Manufacturing • Mergers and Acquisitions • Real Estate Financing • Securities • Esports Honors • AV Preeminent®, Martindale Hubbell • Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine, Corporate Law: General (2013-2014, 2017, 2021) • Recipient, Highest Grade, Texas Bar Exam (1979) Experience The Firm regularly represents companies, funds and individuals in their various acquisition, disposition and financing activities. Deal sizes typically are in the $15,000,000 to $100,000,000 range. Some specific recent transactions include: • Purchase of $150,000,000 of natural gas assets in Turkey with a simultaneous resale of $90,000,000 of such assets to third-party purchasers. • Sale of majority interests in large natural gas field in Barnett Sale in Texas to Chinese national with an indicated value of $76,000,000. • $60,000,000 in acquisitions of oil and gas properties in Bulgaria, Morocco and Turkey. • $12,000,000 sale of privately held consumer products company to equity sponsor. • $30,000,000 investment by Chinese national into a publicly traded oil and gas company. • $350,000,000 senior debt/mezzanine debt/equity financing a mixed use real estate project in Dallas. • Five separate acquisitions throughout the United States for a publicly traded temporary services company in pursuit of roll-up strategy. • Numerous energy companies and alternative energy companies in acquisition and financing transactions with values in excess of $500,000,000. Presentations • Frequently lectures at continuing legal education seminars. Associations • Dallas Bar Association

Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC Community • Member/trustee of various boards and committees for educational institutions and non-profit organizations Insights • Dallas Corporate Team Handles Successful Acquisition for Alterri Distribution Center, LLC • KRCL named Top 20 on the M&A Law Firm Leaderboard for 2021

Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC Jason T. Barnes Director direct 214-777-4212 main 214.777.4200 fax 214.777.4299 jbarnes@krcl.com Jason T. Barnes is a Senior Director in the firm’s Business & Corporate section. Throughout his more than two decades of corporate and financial transactional and regulatory experience, Jason has counseled domestic and foreign financial institutions, business development companies, private and public investment funds, investment managers, advisers and principals, and individuals in a wide variety of transactions including senior and subordinated debt and equity financing, common and preferred stock offerings, venture capital investments, fund formations, asset securitizations, and other alternative investments. Prior to joining the firm, Jason worked as a managing partner and principal member of the leadership team of a group of affiliated professional firms. Together, these firms collectively focused on representing domestic and global family offices and individuals interested in capital planning, alternative investments, and philanthropic pursuits. Bar Admissions • State Bar of Texas (1997) Education Emory University School of Law, J.D., 1997 • Dean's List • Phi Delta Phi • Fall 1995 Moot Court Competition Semi-Finalist

Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC Georgia Institute of Technology , B.S., 1994 • Dean's Honor Roll • Omicron Delta Epsilon Economics Honor Society • Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity • Intra-Fraternity Council Financial Committee • Law Society • Student Alumni Association Practice Focus • Business & Corporate Associations • State Bar of Texas • American Bar Association • Corporate Law Section of the American Bar Association State Bar of Texas • Business Law Section of the State Bar of Texas Dallas Bar Association • Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association Community • Member, Pro Bono College of The State Bar of Texas (2001-present) • Counsel and Board Member, The Chamberlain Foundation, Tyler, Texas • Counsel and Former Board Member, FRIENDS of Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy, Dallas, Texas (Dallas Independent School District magnet school) • Counsel and Former Board Member, Taylor’s Gift, Coppell, Texas • Counsel and Advisor, Nutmeg Animal Welfare, Providence, Rhode Island • Chairman, Finance and Funding Committee – City of Dallas Southern Sector Finance Task Force (Mayor Thomas Leppert) Honors • Honoree – Texas Rising Star (Best Lawyers Under 40) by Texas Monthly, Super Lawyers Issue, July 2004 through July 2010 • Graduate/Mayor’s Designated Candidate – Leadership Dallas (Class of 2012) Publications • “Oil and Gas Liens & Foreclosures - A Multi-State Perspective,” Oklahoma Law Review, Volume 51, Summer 1998 • “Mezzanine Resurfaces in A Tight Credit Environment,” Financier Worldwide, May 2008

Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC Presentations • “Recent Developments in the Commercial Finance Industry,” Spring 2004 • “Unique Fund Structures: Business Development Companies and SBICs,” Spring 2005 • “Hedge Fund Regulation Primer,” Spring 2005 • “Fiduciaries or Fee-Based Advisors?: Why and How Investors Must Analyze Fund Investments” Spring 2006 • “Lessons from the Subprime Crisis: A Wakeup Call for Institutional Investors,” Spring 2008 • “Subordinated Debt and Equity Kickers: The What, Why and How,” Spring 2008 • “Subordinated Debt: The Bundle of Equity Rights,” Fall 2008 • “SBIC Who? Small Business and the Opportunity for Private Equity,” Spring 2009 • “Insurance Premium Financing: A new financial gadget creates opportunity for lenders, individuals and investors,” Summer 2009 • “Foreign Direct Investment: The EB-5 Program and Access to Non-U.S. Capital Markets,” Fall 2010 • “The State of Alternative Investments: Safely Accessing a Matrix of Opportunity and Risk” Summer 2011 • “Dodd Frank: Registration Required” Spring 2012 • “Private Equity 101: Structure and Economics” Fall 2012 • “Keeping Compliant: SEC, FINRA and Hedge Funds” Spring 2014 • “Tiger 21: Evaluating Alternative Investments” • “Leveraging Insurance-Linked Private Investment: The PPLI Model” Summer 2017 • “Asset Protection Primer: Texas and Beyond” Winter 2017 • “U.S.-China Chamber: Investing in the U.S. Alternatives Market” Spring 2018 Insights • Jason T. Barnes joins KRCL's Business & Corporate Practice

Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC Ryan M. Ricke Associate direct 214.777.4279 main 214.777.4200 fax 214.777.4299 rricke@krcl.com Ryan specializes in counseling a variety of clients as they navigate through all stages of the business cycle. He began his career working side-by-side the in-house counsel for two international corporations. With this experience, and his background in finance and economics, Ryan has developed a keen respect and understanding of the diverse needs of businesses across an array of industries. Ryan has developed an affinity for advising clients through the merger and acquisition process, taking the time to understand his client’s goals, craft an appropriate approach, and see the transaction all the way through. His varied experience helps him in anticipating potential hurdles and finding reasoned solutions for his clients. In particular, Ryan has taken his understanding of trust and estate laws to guide closely-held businesses in developing succession plans that are tailored to the particular wants and needs of his clients. As a member of a fourth generation farming family, Ryan appreciates the difficulty his clients may experience when designing a succession plan and takes this into consideration when developing his approach. Whether part of the general life cycle of the business or in conjunction with an acquisition, Ryan coordinates with commercial lenders and borrowers to structure, draft, and negotiate a variety of financing transactions. He represent clients in the full spectrum of commercial finance transactions including those involving real estate development and construction projects. Away From the Office In his downtime, Ryan enjoys exploring the city, experiencing new restaurants, and staying active.

Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC Bar Admissions • State Bar of Iowa (2016) • State Bar of Nebraska (2016) • State Bar of Texas (2021) Education University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., 2016 Creighton University, magna cum laude, 2013 B.S.BA., Economics & Finance Practice Focus • Business & Corporate • Mergers and Acquisitions • Real Estate Financing • Financial Services Honors • Senior Note and Comment Editor, Journal of Transnational Law and Contemporary Problems • 2016 Jessup Moot Court Team Member • Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence in Trusts and Estates • Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence in Civil Procedure Experience Mergers and Acquisitions/Corporate: • Represented a national group in the $26,000,000 disposition of its construction supply company. • Represented food products company in connection with $22,500,000 cross-border acquisition of U.S. growing and production operations and related $100,000,000 CAD financing. • Represented a regional group in the $15,000,000 acquisition of a medical practice. • Represented a regional brokerage firm in the $13,000,000 disposition of its brokerage portfolio. • Represented international conglomerate in connection with a $325,000,000 investment into a renewable energy project. • Represented clients in connection with various acquisitions and disposition transactions and general corporate counsel. Finance: • Represented various real estate development groups with regards to the refinancing of commercial loans ranging from $25,000,000 to $90,000,000 under Freddie Mac multifamily programs. • Represented construction group with regards to $11,000,000 commercial financing with the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC Real Estate: • Represented investment group in connection with a $300,000,000 investment in a real estate development project. • Represented construction group in connection with a $10,000,000 investment in a real estate development project. • Represented real estate investment group in connection with a $8,000,000 sale of a commercial real estate complex. • Represented clients in connection with various commercial leasing transactions. • Represented clients in connection with various real estate financing, acquisition and disposition transactions. Associations • Member of Phi Delta Phi • Nebraska State Bar Association, 2016 • Iowa State Bar Association, 2016 • Iowa Young Lawyers Division – District Representative (2019-2021) • American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division – District Representative for Nebraska and Iowa (2020-2021) Insights • Dallas Corporate Team Handles Successful Acquisition for Alterri Distribution Center, LLC • KRCL represents Featherweight Capital Partners in acquisition of Broadcat LLC

Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC Sophie Wen Associate direct 214.777.4274 main 214.777.4200 fax 214.777.4299 swen@krcl.com Sophie Wen is an associate, focusing her practice on corporate, mergers and acquisitions, and tax matters. Prior to law school, Sophie attended the University of Toronto, obtaining an Honours Bachelor of Arts in International Relations. During law school, Sophie served as the Articles Editor of the International Law Review Association and was the Clinic Chief for the SMU Federal Income Tax Clinic. She received her J.D. from the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, cum laude, and was named to the Dean’s List on several occasions. Bar Admissions • State Bar of Texas (2021) Education Southern Methodist University, J.D., cum laude, 2021 • Dean's List • Articles Editor, International Law Review Association • Clinic Chief, SMU Federal Income Tax Clinic • Phi Delta Phi University of Toronto, Honours Bachelor of Arts, 2015

Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC Practice Focus • Tax • Business & Corporate • Mergers and Acquisitions Languages • Chinese (Mandarin)