Meir Lax
About Meir Lax
Meir Lax is a Senior Associate at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in New York, specializing in legal and regulatory matters related to investment management. He has a background in economics and law, with experience in advising financial institutions and a commitment to community service through pro bono work.
Current Role at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP
Meir Lax currently serves as a Senior Associate at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in New York, United States. He has held this position since 2020. In his role, he focuses on advising fund managers, wealth advisory firms, and financial institutions on legal, regulatory, and transactional matters related to investment management.
Previous Experience at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP
Before becoming a Senior Associate, Meir Lax worked as an Associate at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP from 2015 to 2020. During this time, he gained experience in structuring and negotiating potential investments in private funds, joint ventures, and real estate partnerships. His work involved advising large financial institutions and their holding companies on various corporate and regulatory matters.
Legal Internship at The Ad Council
In 2012, Meir Lax completed a legal internship at The Ad Council in New York, NY, for a duration of two months. This experience contributed to his foundational understanding of legal practices in a nonprofit context.
Education and Expertise
Meir Lax holds a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from Columbia Law School, which he completed from 2012 to 2014. He also studied at Brooklyn Law School, where he earned another JD from 2011 to 2012. Prior to his legal education, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Brooklyn College, studying there from 2006 to 2010. His academic background supports his expertise in legal, regulatory, and transactional matters.
Pro Bono Contributions
Meir Lax is a member of the pro bono committee at his firm, where he actively contributes to community service and legal aid initiatives. His involvement reflects a commitment to providing legal support to underserved populations.