Steven R. Kamen, Co-Chair of the Firm's Corporate Practice Group, provides corporate counseling to public and private companies, including the structuring and negotiating of complex acquisitions, joint ventures/collaborations, as well as commercial transactions involving REITs and development arrangements. Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Kamen was Senior Vice President and General Counsel to a New York City-based internet company, and later, Senior Vice President and General Counsel to a New York City-based private equity firm with portfolio companies in the following industries: commercial real estate, oil and gas, media, airlines, fitness equipment and explosives. With a proficiency in Japanese, he has been involved in numerous transactions involving Japanese companies and their U.S. subsidiaries. As outside counsel, Mr. Kamen's experience includes work with both domestic and foreign-based clients in a wide range of industries, including real estate, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, energy, chemical, financial services, insurance, gaming, office products and food service. Mr. Kamen has been selected for inclusion in the 2008-2011 editions of Chambers USA®* published by Chambers & Partners under New Jersey Corporate/M&A and the 2010-2012 editions of The Best Lawyers in America®* published by Woodard/White under Corporate Law. *For ranking methodologies, please see www.chambersandpartners.com and www.bestlawyers.com. Affiliations Member, Board of Trustees, American Jewish Committee, Metro New Jersey Chapter Member, Board of Trustees, WBGO Jazz 88.3 FM Former Member, Board of Trustees (2001-2010), The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey Member, New Jersey State Bar Association Member, Section of Business Law, American Bar Association Member, International Law Section, American Bar Association Former Trustee and General Counsel, New Jersey Ballet Company Authored Articles 6/14/2010, Steven R. Kamen - Earnouts: Pitfalls and Uneasy Compromises 7/1/2006, Steven R. Kamen - SPACs Show Impressive Growth In The Investment Community And IPO Markets Related Press Releases 9/8/2011, Steven R. Kamen - Sills Cummis & Gross P.C. Counsels Scudders Holdings LLC and LCOR in Princeton Move 6/10/2011, Sills Cummis & Gross P.C. Continues to Maintain High Rankings in the 2011 Edition of Chambers USA Guide to Leading Business Lawyers 8/9/2010, Sills Cummis & Gross Attorneys Continue to be Honored in The Best Lawyers in America® 2011 8/5/2009, Sills Cummis & Gross P.C. Retains Prestige in 2010 Best Lawyers ® 6/18/2009, Sills Cummis & Gross P.C. Holds High Standing in Chambers USA Guide to Leading Business Lawyers 7/1/2008, Sills Cummis & Gross P.C. Maintains Merit in Annual Chambers USA Guide to Leading Business Lawyers Relevant News 5/18/2006, Steven Kamen - Office Depot buys Allied Office Relevant Events 5/18/2004, Steven Kamen - Should I Stay Public or Should I Go Private: Issues & Strategies |