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The practice of Sussman is centered on corporate and and securities transactions and counseling for his clients. His clients range from brand new startup teams to public companies from multiple industries. Those industries include entertainment, healthcare, banking and technology. Sussman also works as a representative for activist shareholders and private equity investors during control contests and acquisition transactions.
Michael D. Beck, the chairman of Loeb & Loeb, said, “As we continue to build our corporate and capital markets platform on the West Coast and nationally, we have focused on talent that can add both business and legal savvy to our practice. Allen brings just the right blend of skill and know-how and he will be a great addition to our team.”
Sussman has experience in mergers and acquisitions, public and private securities offerings, SEC compliance, corporate governance, private equity transactions, venture capital and banking and financial services matters. Sussman worked as an attorney with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, D.C. and the Office of Thrift Supervision, Department of the Treasury.
“Allen possesses deep knowledge in areas that complement our core strengths,” Mitchell S. Nussbaum, the chair of the law firm’s Capital Markets Department, said. “His extensive transactional expertise in the financial services sector and media and entertainment industries, as well as his experience working for the SEC and the Treasury will be a great asset to our team and clients.”
“Loeb & Loeb’s industry focus and high caliber attorneys are very much aligned with the trajectory of my own practice,” Sussman said. “I look forward to working with such a strong group.”
Sussman acquired his J.D. from Boston University School of Law. While in school he was the editor for the Annual Review of Banking Law. Sussman earned his B.S. from Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations. For the past six years, Sussman has been named a Best Lawyer in America in Corporate Law. He has also been ranked in the top 100 IPO lawyers across the country by IPO Lawyer Yearbook. The addition of Sussman to the Corporate Practice in Los Angeles for Loeb & Loeb marks the second lateral partner to join the firm this year. Chelsea Grayson joined the firm in March from Jones Day.