Mark Bergman

Mark S. Bergman is a highly experienced legal professional who recently stepped down as a partner at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP in July 2021.46 He is now the president of 7Pillars Global Insights, where he provides commentary and briefings on various political, geopolitical, and regulatory topics.4

Career at Paul, Weiss

During his tenure at Paul, Weiss, Bergman:

• Joined the firm in 1982 and became a partner in 199113
• Served as co-head of the Securities and Capital Markets Group1
• Opened and led the firm's London office for 20 years, starting in 200134
• Was a founding member of the firm's ESG Practice Group4

Expertise

Bergman's areas of expertise include:

• Corporate finance and securities transactions12
• Cross-border capital markets transactions24
• Corporate governance and regulatory compliance34
• Public mergers and acquisitions4

He has worked on a wide range of offerings, including equity, debt, and hybrid securities, as well as structured finance products.12

Current Activities

After stepping down as a partner, Bergman:

• Remains Of Counsel to Paul, Weiss34
• Serves as president of 7Pillars Global Insights4
• Is involved with various organizations, including Chatham House, International Crisis Group, and the Institute for Strategic Dialogue4

Education and Recognition

Bergman received his:

• B.A. from Bowdoin College (magna cum laude)3
• M.A. from the University of Virginia3
• J.D. from Washington College of Law, American University3

He has been recognized for his work in capital markets transactions by publications such as The Legal Media Group Guides to the World's Leading Capital Markets Lawyers, Chambers, and Legal 500.5