Eric McCrath

Eric T. McCrath is a prominent attorney and the current Chair of Morrison & Foerster LLP, a leading global law firm. He has built a distinguished career specializing in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), private equity, and financing transactions, representing both public and private entities across various industries, including technology, healthcare, and financial services.125

Professional Background

• Education: McCrath earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Swarthmore College in 1993 and his Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School in 2000.1
• Career at Morrison & Foerster: He joined Morrison & Foerster as a partner in 2007 and has held several leadership roles, including Global Co-Chair of the Corporate Department since 2018 and a member of the Executive Committee since 2016. He was elected Chair of the firm in June 2022, succeeding Larren M. Nashelsky.134
• Recognition: McCrath is frequently recognized by legal publications such as Chambers USA and The Legal 500, where clients commend his ability to navigate complex M&A transactions with technical skill and commercial awareness.124

Notable Transactions

McCrath has advised on significant deals, including:

• The proposed $65 billion sale of Arm Limited to NVIDIA, representing SoftBank Group Corp..5
• WeWork's merger with BowX Acquisition Corp., where he acted as an advisor to SoftBank Group Corp., its largest investor.5

Diversity and Leadership

As a lawyer of Asian heritage, McCrath is noted for his commitment to diversity within the legal profession. He has been a long-standing member of Morrison & Foerster’s Diversity Strategy Committee since 2010.14

Eric T. McCrath's extensive experience in high-profile transactions and his leadership role at Morrison & Foerster position him as a key figure in the legal landscape, particularly within corporate law.