Howard Ellin

Howard L. Ellin is a prominent corporate attorney at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, where he specializes in mergers and acquisitions, securities law, and general corporate matters. His extensive experience encompasses a wide range of transactions across various sectors, including private equity, leveraged buyouts, public and private acquisitions, and corporate restructurings.12

Key Transactions and Achievements

Ellin has played a significant role in numerous high-profile transactions:

• He represented 21st Century Fox in its $71.3 billion acquisition by The Walt Disney Company.
• He advised Mubadala Investment Company in the $25 billion going-private acquisition of Endeavor Group Holdings.
• His work includes major deals in the media, technology, gaming, and healthcare sectors.1

Ellin has received recognition for his contributions to the field, being named one of The American Lawyer’s Dealmakers of the Year and appearing multiple times in prestigious rankings such as Chambers Global and The Best Lawyers in America .13

Education and Professional Background

• J.D., Harvard Law School (1988)
• B.S., Carnegie Mellon University (1985)

Before his current role, he served on Skadden’s Policy Committee and has been involved with several private equity sponsors.12

Professional Affiliations

Ellin is also active in legal education and governance as a member of the Board of Trustees for both Carnegie Mellon University and the NALP Foundation.1

His expertise and leadership have made him a respected figure within the legal community, particularly in corporate law.