About
Jenelle L. Davis is a New York attorney focused on finance and lending transactions. She advises clients on complex credit facilities, acquisition financings, and investment structures. Her work supports borrowers, lenders, and sponsors in high-value transactions across industries. Jenelle approaches matters with careful analysis, clear communication, and attention to deal mechanics, helping clients manage risk, meet timelines, and navigate sophisticated financing arrangements efficiently in domestic and cross-border markets.
Jenelle earned a J.D. from New York University School of Law, where she served as a Staff Editor of the N.Y.U. Review of Law & Social Change. She also earned a B.A. in English from Howard University. Her education provided strong training in legal writing, analysis, and advocacy, forming a solid foundation for advising on complex financial transactions within demanding commercial environments and regulated lending frameworks across varied industries nationwide.
Jenelle’s experience includes advising on large-scale acquisition financings and revolving credit facilities. She has supported transactions involving energy, infrastructure, and corporate borrowers. Her role includes drafting and negotiating loan documentation, coordinating closings, and managing diligence. She works closely with deal teams to address financing issues promptly and ensure transactions proceed smoothly from commitment through funding while aligning legal terms with commercial objectives and lender expectations in complex market conditions.
Clients value Jenelle L. Davis for her precision, responsiveness, and practical approach. She explains financing structures clearly and keeps matters organized. She is admitted to practice in New York and is committed to delivering reliable legal support. Her work helps clients complete financings with confidence, maintain compliance, and achieve strategic goals through careful execution and consistent attention to detail across diverse transactions and evolving regulatory environments for institutional and corporate clients nationwide.
Law Office Affiliations
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Associate, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
- Member, New York State Bar Association
Licensed State
- New York
Education
- New York University School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - Howard University
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Awards & Badges

- Banking & Finance
- Mergers And Acquisitions
- Credit Repair
- Securities and Investment Fraud




