Stephen Gordon

Stephen Gordon

  • Lecturer in Law
Education

Cornell University AB 1978
Harvard Law School JD 1981

Stephen Gordon retired as a partner at Cravath, Swaine & Moore.  During his 41-year career at Cravath, Mr. Gordon was Head or Co-Head of the Tax Department for 20 years and served in many management roles, including Hiring Partner, Administrative Partner and others.  He advised clients on the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions and other major transactions, including spin-offs, international restructurings, partnerships and corporate joint ventures. Mr. Gordon also worked with clients on issues related to corporate finance and domestic and international taxation.  Mr. Gordon was cited as one of the country’s leading tax practitioners for over a decade by, among others, Chambers USAChambers GlobalThe Legal 500 USThe Best Lawyers in America and Who’s Who Legal: Corporate Tax.

Mr. Gordon now serves as a Senior Advisor to an asset management firm focused on private credit and private equity opportunities in North America and Europe.