Michael E. Ellis is a partner in the Corporate Department. He is a general corporate lawyer with a focus on public and private mergers and acquisitions and securities. He has participated in multiple buy- and sell-side representations in a variety of transaction structures, including tender offers, stock and asset purchases and sales, mergers and joint ventures.
Mike has represented public companies in their ongoing corporate and securities law matters, including providing advice on corporate governance matters and drafting various types of documents required to be filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, such as periodic reports and proxy statements.
Clients Mike regularly represents include Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., Henry Schein, Inc. and Ascena Retail Group, Inc.
magna cum laude
Associate Editor, Hofstra Law Review
magna cum laude
Golden Key International Honor Society
American Bar Association
New York State Bar Association
New York City Bar
Chambers USA: New York: Corporate/M&A 2015-2017
The Legal 500 United States: Telecoms and Broadcast: Transactional 2017
The Legal 500 United States: Mergers, Acquisitions and Buyouts: Private Equity Buyouts 2016
The Legal 500 United States: M&A Corporate & Commercial: Large Deals ($1bn+) 2020-2023
New York Super Lawyers "Rising Stars" 2015-2020
Empire State Counsel Award Recipient 2007
Citation of Excellence in Corporate and Securities Law Courses