Overview

Jeffrey C. Soza is a partner in Glaser Weil’s Corporate Department and is known for his extensive work in emerging company and venture capital matters, private equity transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and securities offerings. Jeff also has extensive experience in corporate governance.

Jeff has broad experience in mergers and acquisitions in all industries, representing both acquirers and target companies. He has represented clients making private investments in operating companies, and he has overseen the syndication of limited partnerships and limited liability companies. Jeff has also counseled boards of directors regarding fiduciary duties and other matters.

Jeff is particularly sought-after for:

  • Corporate transactions
    • Equity financings
    • Mergers and acquisitions
    • Securities offerings
  • Corporate governance issues
  • Advice on corporate disputes

Jeff received his bachelor’s degree magna cum laude from the University of Southern California and his law degree from Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco.

Jeff is the co-author of The Rutter Group’s California Practice Guides for corporations and pass-through entities. He has been selected for inclusion in the Southern California Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America lists.

Jeff has appeared on “The Firm,” an Indian television series focusing on legal and business issues in the United States.

Results

Jeff's notable experience includes his representation of: 

  • A NYSE gaming company in a number of significant transactions, including acquisitions, public offerings of secured and unsecured bonds and a $1 billion common stock offering.
  • Public pension funds in the formation of more than 250 private equity entities.
  • A hotel owner in the sale of a hotel in Mammoth Lakes.
  • A shareholder in a corporate governance dispute involving a start-up corporation.
  • The owner of a lumber business in the sale of the company.
  • A toy company in general corporate representation.
  • A major time-share company in connection with general corporate matters, including general oversight and supervision of the legal department.
  • A private equity fund manager in connection with governance issues.
  • The chairman and chief executive officer of a New York Stock Exchange-traded company in connection with his separation from the company.
  • A winery in a refinancing of its credit facility.
  • A major investment fund in connection with investments in clean energy companies.

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Awards and Recognition

Awards and Recognition

Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Southern California Super Lawyers

Best Lawyers in America, multiple years

Education

University of California, Hastings College of the Law, J.D.

University of Southern California, B.A., Business Administration – Finance, magna cum laude

Admissions

  • California
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