Howard Glazer

Howard S. Glazer is a senior partner in Ropes & Gray's private equity practice and serves as the managing partner of the firm's Los Angeles office.1 With extensive transactional experience, Glazer has built a practice focused on providing pragmatic advice for structuring and negotiating various financial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and restructurings.1

Professional Experience

Glazer represents prominent private equity sponsors such as Altamont Capital Partners, GI Partners, Genstar Capital, TPG Capital, and Evergreen Coast Capital.1 He has been involved in numerous high-profile transactions, including:

• Representing Genstar Capital in its acquisition of Docupace
• Advising Altamont Capital Partners on multiple deals, including the sales of Duke's Root Control, Douglas Products, Fox Racing, and Excel Fitness
• Representing GI Partners in its acquisition of GTY Technology Holdings
• Advising TPG Capital and Wind River in the sale of Wind River to Aptiv1

Education and Credentials

Howard Glazer's educational background is impressive:

• JD, cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
• MBA in Accounting, with Distinction, from The Wharton School
• BS in Finance, magna cum laude, from The Wharton School
• BA in Political Science, magna cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences1

He is admitted to practice law in California, Massachusetts, and New York.1

Recognition

Glazer has received several accolades for his work:

• Named in Best Lawyers in America (2023-2025)
• Recognized as Lawyer of the Year in Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law (2025)
• Listed in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business (2015-2018)
• Mentioned in Legal 500 (2014)1

Howard S. Glazer's LinkedIn profile confirms his position as a Partner at Ropes & Gray LLP, and he is based in Los Angeles.2