New York

Jacob A. Shapiro/Senior Counsel

Brief

Versatile and accomplished Corporate and Capital Markets Attorney with extensive experience in a wide range of legal matters, including SPAC transactions, hostile takeovers, corporate governance, international capital markets transactions, fund formation, white-collar defense, and technology. Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to providing exceptional service to clients. Proven success in legal tech innovation, pro bono work, and fostering international relationships.

Education

Columbia Law School (J.D.)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (B.S. in Education)

Specialization

SPAC Business Combinations Hostile Takeovers & Proxy Contests Corporate Governance Consultation Equity & Debt Offerings Exchange Offers, Rights Offerings, and Prepackaged Plan Solicitations Municipal Bond Offering International Capital Markets Counsel Section 13G, 13F, and 16 Filings Guidance Securities Purchase Agreement Securitization, CLOs & Structured Finance Legal Tech Software Development Capital Markets REIT registration (Form 10), affiliated REIT merger, and joint venture establishment for a hub-and-spoke structure Public Mergers & Acquisitions Corporate & Private Equity

Experience

New York Bar Admissions
Jacob Shapiro, Attorney at Law, PLLC, New York, NY (January 2023 – Present)
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, New York, NY (April 2021 – January 2023)
Clifford Chance US LLP, New York, NY (Summer 2017, October 2018 – April 2021 Associate)
New York Bar Admissions
Jacob Shapiro, Attorney at Law, PLLC, New York, NY (January 2023 – Present)
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, New York, NY (April 2021 – January 2023)
Clifford Chance US LLP, New York, NY (Summer 2017, October 2018 – April 2021 Associate)