Steven L. Berson

Steve 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.

Mr. Berson'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. Before practicing in Atlanta, he practiced law in New York and Silicon Valley. 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 background practicing law in the New York, Silicon Valley and Atlanta 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.

Mr. Berson 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.

Good to know

Job Types Partner
Areas of Practice 1) Corporate, 2) Mergers and Acquisitions, 3) Private Equity, 4) Venture Capital and 5) Financial Institutions
Law School Vanderbilt University Law School (J.D.)
Admitted Year 2005
Education University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A.)
Bar Member / Association California State Bar Association, New York State Bar Association,Georgia State Bar Association
Most recent firm Dentons
LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-berson-063b407
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