Justin C. Nowell

Justin C. Nowell is a Senior Managing Associate at Sidley Austin LLP, specializing in corporate law and governance.12 He has significant experience advising public and private companies, as well as boards of directors, on a wide range of corporate matters.1

Areas of Expertise

Justin's areas of focus include:

• Corporate governance
• Shareholder activism and preparedness
• Takeover defense
• Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Financing transactions

Education and Qualifications

• J.D. from Columbia Law School, where he was a James Kent Scholar and Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar1
• B.A. in English and government and legal studies from Bowdoin College1
• Admitted to practice law in New York1
• Certified Corporate Governance Professional® by the Society for Corporate Governance1

Professional Achievements

• Recognized as a "Rising Star" in Savoy Magazine's 2024 list of "Most Influential Lawyers"12
• Profiled as a rising star by Savoy Magazine, commended for innovative solutions to complex client challenges2
• Respected speaker on emerging market trends in corporate governance and regulatory practices2

Additional Roles

• Adjunct professor at the Fordham University School of Law1
• Author of memoranda on evolving market trends, expectations, and practices in regulatory and corporate governance spheres1

Justin is known for his strong character, earning trust and credibility with clients through his reliability, empathy, and integrity.2 His LinkedIn profile can be found under the username justin-c-nowell-4a17aa77.3