Jon W. Newby

Jon Newby is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group of Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton where he has been practicing since 1986. Jon is based in the firm's Century City office.

Areas of Practice

Mr. Newby represents public and private companies in connection with mergers and acquisitions, financings, including venture and private equity financings, and general corporate matters, including with respect to the structuring and implementation of employment agreements, option plans and joint ventures. Mr. Newby's clients range from large public to emerging growth companies in a variety of industries, including technology, food and beverage, manufacturing and consumer products. Mr. Newby also represents equity sponsors, investment banks and other institutional firms.

Education

• J.D, Harvard University, 1986, cum laude
• B.A., U.C.L.A., 1983, summa cum laude

Transaction Experience

Mergers and acquisitions of both private and public companies

Numerous private equity transactions

In-bound and out-bound cross-border transactions

Distressed company M&A transactions, including in bankruptcies

Redemptions, dissolutions and other "corporate divorces"

Numerous private placements of equity and debt securities, including venture capital transactions

Joint venture(s) and strategic alliances

Honors

• Southern California Super Lawyer, 2008

Memberships

• Member, American Bar Association (Business Section)
• Member, State Bar of California (Business Section)
• Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association (Business Section)

Articles

• Dealmakers Who Get Deals Done, December 19, 2003

Speeches

• Mr. Newby is a frequent lecturer on mergers and acquisitions as well as other corporate transactions.