Steven A. Rosenblum

Steven A. Rosenblum is a partner and co-chair of the Corporate Department at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, where he advises companies on mergers and acquisitions, governance matters, takeover defense, and shareholder activism. He is widely recognized for guiding clients through high-stakes transactions and resolving sophisticated corporate challenges.

Steven earned a B.A., magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, from Harvard University in 1978, before receiving his J.D. from Yale Law School in 1982. Following graduation, he clerked for the Honorable Joseph L. Tauro of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, gaining invaluable insight into the judicial process and analytical precision.

Steven’s practice includes advising public companies, boards, and special committees on complex M&A transactions, proxy contests, joint ventures, and securities law issues. His work has spanned industry-defining matters, including multibillion-dollar acquisitions, spinoffs, and strategic combinations across global markets. He has earned recognition from Chambers Global, Forbes, Lawdragon, and BTI for excellence in transactional work and client service.

Steven’s career includes representation of major corporations in transformative deals, high-profile proxy contests, and intricate governance matters. Rosenblum’s counsel has helped clients navigate activist campaigns, regulatory considerations, and pivotal strategic decisions central to long-term corporate value and stability.

Steven is an active contributor to thought leadership in corporate governance, regularly publishing on M&A trends, board oversight, ESG considerations, shareholder activism, and regulatory developments. He also serves on the American Law Institute, the American College of Governance Counsel, and the Yale Law School Center for the Study of Corporate Law Board of Advisors.

Dedicated to professional education, Steven A. Rosenblum regularly speaks at leading conferences and has served as co-chair of the Annual Federal Securities Institute since 2005. His work continues to shape contemporary governance practice and to inform boardrooms as they navigate evolving corporate landscapes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, American Law Institute
• Member, American College of Governance Counsel

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• Yale Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Harvard University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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