Steven Berson

Steven L. Berson has more than 30 years of experience in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, securities and technology. He has also advised companies on a range of SEC, stock exchange, corporate governance and executive compensation matters.

Steve’s client base includes middle-market companies and the investment banks and financial institutions that serve them. He also works with venture-backed companies and the investors that fund them.

Throughout the course of his career, he has worked on hundreds of M&A, venture capital, private equity and technology transactions as well as more than 100 public offerings, including more than 30 initial public offerings.

Coupling his experience practicing law in the New York and Silicon Valley markets with the volume of transactions he has handled, he offers clients a unique, hands-on approach in the services he provides with a sharp focus on efficiency, cost-effectiveness and business-minded advice.

Steve is a frequent speaker on corporate and securities law topics. He has been consistently listed in The Best Lawyers in America for his experience in securities law.

Education:

• Vanderbilt University Law School
• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Admissions and qualifications:

• California
• Georgia
• New York

Activities and Affiliations:

• Faculty (past) – Practising Law Institute
• Adjunct Professor (past) – Emory Law School (Venture Capital Transactions)