Eric Neil Landau

Eric Neil Landau

Partner, Co-Chair Securities Litigation Dept. at Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP
  • Securities Law
  • California, District of Columbia, Illinois, New York
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Biography

A trusted legal advisor and trial attorney for over four decades, Eric Landau represents public and private companies, directors, officers, shareholders and business leaders in a variety of industries, including financial, technology, energy, entertainment, health care, pharmaceutical, fashion, media, alcohol beverage, gaming and hospitality.

Taking on the toughest of issues, Mr. Landau has been at the forefront of pivotal decisions in state law-based merger challenges and the anti-fraud provisions of the federal securities laws. Appearing before state and federal trial and appellate courts throughout the country, he has defended directors, officers, and issuers against securities class and derivative actions.

With his years of experience in the courtroom and boardroom, Mr. Landau also has helped guide corporate leaders through some of the most important and game-changing events in the life of a company, including advising with respect to proxy fights, hostile takeovers and advances by activist shareholders, as well as tender offers, mergers, and "interested director" transactions, to minimize litigation risk.

As corporate governance counsel, Mr. Landau has assisted boards of directors in reviewing and establishing procedures to help ensure compliance with their fiduciary duties and responsibilities. He also has been chosen to lead numerous special committees through internal investigations as independent counsel.

Having practiced in New York, Chicago and throughout Southern California, Mr. Landau is dedicated to helping his clients safely navigate the intricacies of some of the most demanding legal markets in the world. Whether the situation calls for preventative policies and procedures, deal advocacy, dispute resolution, or bet-the-company litigation, Mr. Landau has the experience to strategically assess the challenges and opportunities and assist clients in charting the course.

Practice Area
Securities Law
Additional Practice Areas
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Corporate Governance
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
State Bar of California
ID Number: 138849
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District of Columbia
District of Columbia Bar
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Illinois
Supreme Court of Illinois
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New York
New York State Office of Court Administration
ID Number: 2146678
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9th Circuit
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Education
Washington University School of Law
Undergraduate Degree
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Washington Univ School of Law
Law Degree
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Professional Associations
New York State Bar Association
Member
Current
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Federal Bar Association
Past President
Current
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California State Bar  # 138849
Member
- Current
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Contact & Map
Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP
18101 Von Karman Ave
230
Irvine, CA 92612
Telephone: (212) 370-1300 Ext. 7250
Fax: (212) 370-7889
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday: Closed (Today)
Sunday: Closed