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Howard Bobrow
- E hbobrow@taftlaw.com
- T (216) 706-3953
- F (216) 241-3707
Summary
From start-up through exit, Howard is a trusted advisor to private equity funds, private equity-backed companies, venture capital funds, and emerging growth companies. He leverages his vast experience with private equity transactions and early and growth-stage transactions to help position numerous clients for success. Howard’s practice is primarily devoted to mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and venture capital.
As chair of the firm’s Venture Capital and Emerging Companies practice, Howard counsels private equity and venture capital firms, other institutional investors, and angel investors on all aspects of acquisitions, dispositions, capital formation, and private placements. He regularly represents and advises funds on their organization and formation, the fundraising process, governance matters, investments, and compliance with pertinent regulations, such as the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
Howard also serves on the board of the Ohio Venture Association and MedWorks. He is a former board member of Gross Schechter Day School. Howard was also a member of Taft’s Executive Committee in 2020 and 2021.
Howard received his undergraduate degree from Miami University and earned his J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law.
Awards
Honoree, “Notable M&A Dealmakers,” Crain’s Cleveland Business (2025)

Honoree, Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers®, Venture Capital Law (2013, 2017, 2020, 2024)
Honoree, Best Lawyers in America®, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law, Venture Capital Law (2007 – present)
Honoree, Ohio Super Lawyers, Business/Corporate
(2013 – present)
Leading Lawyer Honoree, Inside Business magazine (2010)
Honoree, Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2005 – 2006, 2009)
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Education
- Case Western Reserve University School of Law (1996)
- Miami University (1992)
Admissions
- Federal - Ohio Northern District Court
- State - Ohio
News
Bobrow to Present at Investors and Founders Workshop News
Bobrow Quoted in Indiana Lawyer Article on Medtech M&A Activity News
Bobrow Selected for Crain’s Cleveland Notable M&A Dealmakers News
Four Hundred Fifty-Three Taft Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in America® 2026
Past Events
Professional Affiliations
- Ohio Venture Association
Member, Board of Trustees
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
Member
Community Involvement
- MedWish Medworks
Member, Board of Directors