Axinn was part of the legal team representing Ellucian, a leading higher education technology solutions provider, in its acquisition by Blackstone (NYSE: BX) and Vista Equity Partners from TPG Capital and Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. The deal closed on September 15, 2021. The Axinn antitrust team was led by partners Mike Keeley and Leslie Overton, and assisted by associate Laviana Alharmoosh.