Greg S. Scharlau

Greg S. Scharlau is a highly experienced attorney specializing in corporate law, securities, and mergers and acquisitions. He advises public and private companies on equity and debt financings, stock and asset acquisitions, and business transactions. His practice also supports startups through organization, angel investments, and venture capital funding, ensuring strategic legal guidance at every stage.

Mr. Scharlau has represented NASDAQ and NYSE public companies in securities law compliance, public reporting, proxy solicitation, insider trading, and Sarbanes-Oxley matters. His expertise extends to corporate governance, where he ensures regulatory adherence and strategic oversight. His clients benefit from his deep knowledge of financial regulations and his ability to navigate complex compliance requirements effectively.

Mr. Scharlau has significant experience in intellectual property licensing across industries, including petroleum hydroprocessing, poultry processing, nanotechnology fabrication, and software development. His diverse expertise allows him to serve energy, retail, manufacturing, and disease management clients. He provides comprehensive legal solutions tailored to protect intellectual property and optimize commercial transactions.

Mr. Scharlau earned his Juris Doctor with highest honors from the University of Arkansas School of Law in 1988, his MBA from the University of Texas at Austin in 1980, and his B.S.B.A. from the University of Arkansas in 1978. Licensed to practice law in Arkansas since 1998 and Oklahoma since 1988, he offers clients decades of proven legal experience and a strong academic foundation in both law and business.

Greg S. Scharlau’s practice areas include banking and finance, business formation, capital markets, corporate compliance, governance, energy, and securities regulation. He also advises on Indian country business and manufacturing and distribution matters. With a strategic and business-focused approach, Mr. Scharlau helps clients navigate complex corporate challenges and achieve their legal and financial goals effectively.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Conner & Winters, LLP
• Member, Arkansas Bar Association
• Member, Oklahoma Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Washington County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Arkansas
• Oklahoma

Education

• University of Arkansas
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Texas at Austin
  Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• University of Arkansas
  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)

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