Lippes Mathias LLP corporate attorney Priscilla D. Bonsu has been named to the 10th edition of the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) Global Top 40 Under 40, recognized in the Activism & Humanitarian Endeavors category. 

The MIPAD Global Top 40 Under 40 honors leaders of African descent and their allies, age 40 or under, who are making meaningful impact across politics and governance, business and entrepreneurship, media and culture, and activism and humanitarian endeavors. The 2026 edition reflects an inclusive global perspective, recognizing individuals from diverse backgrounds who advance opportunities for people of African descent and strengthen pathways for future generations. 

About Priscilla D. Bonsu 

Priscilla D. Bonsu is a corporate attorney whose practice spans a wide range of domestic and cross-border business transactions and legal disciplines. Her areas of focus include general corporate law, corporate governance and compliance, private equity, startups and venture capital, public companies, independent sponsor transactions, and mergers and acquisitions. Bonsu also has deep experience in securities law, advising both U.S. public companies and foreign private issuers on SEC compliance, disclosures, and complex transactions such as SPAC and de-SPAC deals. 

Bonsu regularly counsels clients in franchising and licensing, sports, entertainment and hospitality, and Canada–U.S. cross-border matters. Her international practice includes advising on cross-border investments, governance structures, and regulatory considerations. 

She currently serves as co-chair of the International Private Equity & Venture Capital Committee of the American Bar Association's International Law Section. Bonsu is also a recognized legal analyst and has been featured on global news networks such as the BBC, providing commentary on international legal and business developments. 

About Lippes Mathias LLP 

Lippes Mathias is a full-service law firm with 230 attorneys serving clients regionally, nationally, and internationally. With offices in Buffalo, Clarence, Albany, Long Island, New York, Rochester, Syracuse, and Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; Greater Toronto Area; Chicago, Ill.; Jacksonville, Tampa Bay, and West Palm Beach, Fla.; Cleveland, Ohio; San Antonio, Texas; Oklahoma City, Okla.; and Washington, D.C., the firm represents publicly and privately owned companies, private equity and venture capital firms, independent sponsors, family offices, real estate developers, financial institutions, municipalities, governmental entities, and individuals. 

Ranked No. 204 on The National Law Journal’s NLJ 500 list of the largest law firms in the United States by attorney headcount, Lippes Mathias is proud to be recognized year after year by The Best Lawyers in America®, U.S. News – Best Lawyers®, Super Lawyers, and Chambers USA. For more information, visit www.lippes.com.