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Michael R. Littenberg

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For more than 30 years, leading public and private companies, asset managers and trade associations have turned to Michael Littenberg for advice on M&A, capital markets, corporate governance and ESG, CSR and business and human rights matters.

Michael has handled hundreds of M&A and capital markets transactions over the course of his career. These transactions have involved companies across a diverse range of industries totaling tens of billions of dollars of value.

Michael is the global head of the firm’s ESG, CSR & Business and Human Rights compliance practice. He is widely recognized as a leading ESG, CSR and business and human rights practitioner, having advised clients on compliance requirements and stakeholder expectations for his entire career. Michael is highly ranked for both ESG and business and human rights by Chambers Global, among other accolades and awards. Clients note that Michael “melds subject matter expertise, awareness of industry practice and a sense of practicality in his counseling.” Michael has authored hundreds of thought leadership pieces on a diverse range of ESG, CSR and Business and Human Rights topics, and is often quoted in the media.

Michael is also a steering committee member of R&G Insights Lab, a differentiated Ropes & Gray solution for corporate governance and risk in complex business environments. 

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    Additional Publications

    Prior to joining Ropes & Gray:

    • “Regulation Fair Disclosure,” Insider Trading Law and Compliance Answer Book (Practising Law Institute) (2011-2016)
    • “Conflict Minerals Reporting: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Your Supply Chain,” Source Intelligence (2015 Best Practices)
    • “Court Denies Petitions for Rehearing in Conflict Minerals Rules Case (But the Litigation Isn't Over Yet),” (November 10, 2015)
    • “United Kingdom Publishes Modern Slavery Act Guidance: An Overview, Selected Next Steps and Takeaways,” (October 30, 2015)
    • “Petitions Filed to Overturn Decision in Conflict Minerals Rule Litigation,” AIAG Newsletter (October 6, 2015)

    Additional Presentations

    Prior to joining Ropes & Gray:

    • “Building a Comprehensive Third-Party Risk Management Program,” (October 2015)*
    • NYSSCPA Public Company Accounting and Auditing Conference (October 2014)*
    • NTMA 2014 Fall Conference (October 2014)*
    • SABR 2nd Institutional Investor Best Ideas Conference (October 2014)*
    • “The JOBS Act Roll-Out Continues: Capitalizing on Crowdfunding and Reg A+” and “The SEC’s Proposed Pay Ratio Disclosure Rule,” (January 2014)

    Additional News