Laca Wong-Hammond is an expert in creative exit transactions, having closed more than $11 billion in M&A and capital market deals throughout her career. As Managing Director and Head of M&A at Lument, she recently orchestrated the high-profile $140 million sale of four state-owned long-term care communities in West Virginia.

Despite a challenging market, Wong-Hammond led an extensive marketing campaign that attracted over 140 interested parties, ultimately securing a deal that guaranteed continuity for residents and employees. Her mastery of complex structures—from UP REIT transactions to tax-advantaged sales—makes her an indispensable advisor to founder-operators and private equity firms alike.

A member of Lument’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, Wong-Hammond has been repeatedly recognized as a Woman of Influence by major industry publications. Her ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders and maintain transaction momentum has solidified her reputation as a leading voice in healthcare and seniors housing finance