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Events & Publications
Navigating the 2025 Proxy Season: Six Key Developments to Watch
- Mar 19, 2025
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Navigating the 2025 Proxy Season: Six Key Developments to Watch
A flurry of changes has created an unusually tumultuous proxy season. Key changes include recent SEC guidance on 13G reporting eligibility, executive orders targeting corporate DEI initiatives, a change in leadership within ISS鈥檚 team …
New Tailwinds for Activists: Market Volatility, Policy Shifts and Geopolitical Challenges
- Mar 18, 2025
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New Tailwinds for Activists: Market Volatility, Policy Shifts and Geopolitical Challenges
The recent market downturn driven by uncertainty on tariffs, domestic policy shifts and the changing geopolitical landscape will continue to create new opportunities for activists in 2025. We highlight how activism may evolve in the…
Carmen Lu Discusses Definitive Proxy Fights With The Deal
- Feb 28, 2025
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Carmen Lu Discusses Definitive Proxy Fights With The Deal
麻豆视频 partner Carmen Lu spoke with The Deal on what definitive proxy battles mean for companies, activists and other investors.
Carmen Lu Discusses Strategies for Activism Defense on The Deal鈥檚 Activist Investing Today Podcast
- Feb 20, 2025
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Carmen Lu Discusses Strategies for Activism Defense on The Deal鈥檚 Activist Investing Today Podcast
麻豆视频 partner Carmen Lu was the featured guest on the February 20 episode of The Deal鈥檚 Activist Investing Today podcast, a monthly podcast discussing top trends in shareholder activism.
Shifting Rules of Engagement: The Impact of Recent SEC Guidance on 13G Eligibility, Rule 14a-8 Shareholder Proposals and Exempt Solicitations
- Feb 19, 2025
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Shifting Rules of Engagement: The Impact of Recent SEC Guidance on 13G Eligibility, Rule 14a-8 Shareholder Proposals and Exempt Solicitations
The SEC's recent guidance on 13G eligibility, Rule 14a-8 shareholder proposals, and the use of exempt solicitations may influence and potentially reshape shareholder engagement and corporate governance practices going forward. The…
White Squires, Black Knights, Spin-offs and Succession: The Four Horsemen of Hedge Fund Activism in 2025
- Feb 07, 2025
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White Squires, Black Knights, Spin-offs and Succession: The Four Horsemen of Hedge Fund Activism in 2025
Global hedge fund activism activity reached record highs in 2024, and we expect activism activity to remain robust in 2025. In this alert, we discuss how opportunistic private equity white squires, an uptick in hostile M&A,…
Executive Orders Rolling Back DEI May Increase Activism Risk
- Jan 28, 2025
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Executive Orders Rolling Back DEI May Increase Activism Risk
Two recent executive orders鈥攐ne ending diversity, equity and inclusion policies within the federal government and the second mobilizing government agencies to identify and roll back private-sector DEI programs and policies鈥攁re likely…
Scott Barshay to Discuss Shareholder Activism in 2025 at American College of Governance Counsel Roundtable
- Jan 22, 2025
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Scott Barshay to Discuss Shareholder Activism in 2025 at American College of Governance Counsel Roundtable
麻豆视频 Department Chair Scott Barshay will speak on a panel, 鈥淎ctivism in 2025: What to Expect and How to Advise the Board,鈥� at the American College of Governance Counsel鈥檚 virtual roundtable.
Fifth Circuit Strikes Down Nasdaq Board Diversity Disclosure Requirements
- Dec 16, 2024
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Fifth Circuit Strikes Down Nasdaq Board Diversity Disclosure Requirements
The Fifth Circuit recently struck down Nasdaq鈥檚 board diversity disclosure requirements, holding that the SEC exceeded its authority in approving them. The decision means that Nasdaq-listed companies will no longer be required to…
Jim Langston Discussed Global Trends in Manufacturing M&A at NACD鈥檚 Manufacturing Industry Roundtable
- Dec 03, 2024
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Jim Langston Discussed Global Trends in Manufacturing M&A at NACD鈥檚 Manufacturing Industry Roundtable
麻豆视频 partner Jim Langston participated in a private manufacturing industry roundtable hosted by the National Association of 麻豆视频 Directors in Washington on December 3.
Awards & Recognition
Paul, Weiss Named a Top U.S. Law Firm for Retail Companies by The Fashion Law
- Mar 06, 2025
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Paul, Weiss Named a Top U.S. Law Firm for Retail Companies by The Fashion Law
The Fashion Law recognized Paul, Weiss on its 鈥淔ashion Law 2025: The Top U.S. Law Firms for Retail Companies,鈥� its inaugural list of top law firms specializing in fashion law, luxury goods and consumer products.
Laura Turano Named to Crain鈥檚 New York 2023 Notable Women in Law List
- Jun 20, 2023
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Laura Turano Named to Crain鈥檚 New York 2023 Notable Women in Law List
麻豆视频 partner Laura Turano was named to Crain鈥檚 New York Business鈥� 2023 鈥淣otable Women in Law鈥� list, which recognizes women attorneys who are raising the bar of excellence across New York City鈥檚 legal community.
Paul, Weiss Named a Law360 2022 鈥淩egional Powerhouse鈥� in Delaware
- Aug 01, 2022
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Paul, Weiss Named a Law360 2022 鈥淩egional Powerhouse鈥� in Delaware
Law360 recognized Paul, Weiss as a 2022 鈥淩egional Powerhouse鈥� in Delaware for its pivotal work handling some of the biggest, most high-profile matters in the state.
Laura Turano Named to Bloomberg Law鈥檚 鈥淭hey鈥檝e Got Next: The 40 Under 40鈥�
- Jul 28, 2022
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Laura Turano Named to Bloomberg Law鈥檚 鈥淭hey鈥檝e Got Next: The 40 Under 40鈥�
麻豆视频 partner Laura Turano was recognized by Bloomberg Law in its 2022 鈥淭hey鈥檝e Got Next: 40 Under 40鈥� series as one of the most stellar young lawyers in the U.S.
Secretary Johnson Receives MLK Legacy Award From Felician University
- Jan 28, 2020
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Secretary Johnson Receives MLK Legacy Award From Felician University
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson was the recipient of Felician University鈥檚 2020 Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Award.
Paul, Weiss Partners Receive Law360 Distinguished Writing Award
- Feb 26, 2019
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Paul, Weiss Partners Receive Law360 Distinguished Writing Award
Firm chairman Brad Karp, corporate partner Mark Bergman and litigation partners Susanna Buergel, Roberto Gonzalez, Jane O鈥橞rien and Elizabeth Sacksteder have been selected to receive the听Law360听Distinguished Writing Award at the 2019…
Robert Schumer Named M&A Trailblazer by The National Law Journal
- Nov 06, 2018
- Awards
Robert Schumer Named M&A Trailblazer by The National Law Journal
麻豆视频 partner Robert Schumer was recognized as an M&A Trailblazer by The National Law Journal.
Ted Wells and Secretary Johnson Among Savoy Magazine鈥檚 Most Influential Black Lawyers
- Jul 16, 2018
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Ted Wells and Secretary Johnson Among Savoy Magazine鈥檚 Most Influential Black Lawyers
Litigation partners Ted Wells and Jeh Johnson were named to Savoy Magazine鈥檚 鈥淢ost Influential Black Lawyers鈥� list.
Robert Schumer Named "Distinguished Leader" by the New York Law Journal
- Jun 14, 2018
- Awards
Robert Schumer Named "Distinguished Leader" by the New York Law Journal
麻豆视频 partner Robert Schumer was recognized as a 2018 "Distinguished Leader" by the听New York Law Journal.听
Valerie Radwaner Receives Euromoney Women in Business Law Award
- Jun 08, 2017
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Valerie Radwaner Receives Euromoney Women in Business Law Award
Deputy Chair and partner Valerie Radwaner was recognized by Euromoney Legal Media Group in the 鈥淏est in 麻豆视频 Governance鈥� category of its Americas Women in Business Law Awards.