Elan Shpigel

Elan advises companies and investors on general corporate matters, commercial contracts, and mergers and acquisitions. Elan’s practice includes companies of all stages, from start-ups to established businesses.

Prior to joining Stradling, Elan was an attorney at Seed Mackall, LLP, a Santa Barbara firm, along with current Stradling Partner Tom Harding. Previous to that, Elan was an associate at the Chicago offices of Greenberg Traurig, LLP and Jackson Lewis, P.C.

Elan received his JD from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. While in law school, Elan was an associate editor of the Northwestern Journal of Law and Social Policy.

 

Experience

Represented Deckers Brands, a designer of casual and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories, in the sale of its Sanuk brand, known for its outdoor lifestyle footwear, to Canadian activewear company Lolë Brands. This acquisition is part of Lolë’s strategy to strengthen its position in the North American market, particularly in the U.S. where Sanuk has a well-established presence. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. 
Stradling represented Econolite, the leader in One-Stop-Shop advanced traffic management solutions, in its agreement to acquire RAI Products, a distributor of traffic control and traffic safety equipment.
Stradling represented Final Fit Safety in connection with its acquisition by Protective Industrial Products Inc., a global leader in personal protective equipment, including hand protection, above-the-neck protection, workwear and footwear.  Final Fit Safety products was founded by Howard Leight, a pioneer for over 50 years in the development and manufacture of ear plug hearing protectors.  Its products include BioSoft and Pinch Fit ear plugs which are made from bio-based sustainable material. 
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Credentials

Education
  • Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, J.D., 2015
  • University of Maryland School of Public Policy, Masters, 2010
  • University of Maryland, B.A., Government, 2009
  • California

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