Steven Davidoff Solomon

Steven Davidoff Solomon is the Alexander F. and May T. Morrison Professor of Law at Berkeley Law, part of the University of California, Berkeley. His expertise lies at the intersection of law and finance, focusing on corporate governance, mergers, capital markets, and disclosure practices. He is a leading authority in corporate law, with significant contributions to both legal scholarship and public discourse.

Education:

• J.D., Columbia University School of Law (Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar)
• Bachelor’s Degree, University of Pennsylvania (cum laude)
• Master’s in Finance, London Business School

Professor Solomon’s research bridges law and economics, addressing contemporary corporate challenges. He authored a seminal mergers and acquisitions casebook and has published in top journals like the Journal of Financial Economics and American Law & Economics Review. His work consistently ranks among the most cited in corporate law globally.

Media and Public Engagement: A former columnist for the New York Times DealBook, he frequently advises on corporate issues in media and testified before the U.S. Senate. He has also contributed to The Atlantic and other platforms.

Expert Witness and Litigation:

• In re WeWork Litigation (Del. Ch.)
• In re Novo Nordisk Securities Litigation (D.N.J.)
• North American Soccer League v. United States Soccer Federation (E.D.N.Y.)

Professional Background: Prior to academia, he practiced corporate law at Shearman & Sterling and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in New York and London.