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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, 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 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, Gross Schechter Day School and MedWorks. Howard is also a member of Taft's 2020 executive committee.
Howard received his undergraduate degree from Miami University and earned his J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law.
Awards
Lawyer of the Year Honoree, Cleveland Best Lawyers in America®, Venture Capital Law (2013, 2017, 2020)
Honoree, Best Lawyers in America®, Venture Capital Law (2007 - present)
Honoree, Ohio Super Lawyers, Business/Corporate Law (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 - Northern District of Ohio
- State - Ohio
News
Thirty-Seven Taft Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in Ohio Super Lawyers 2021 News
Bobrow to be Panelist at ACG Cleveland Chapter Event News
Taft Acts as Legal Counsel To Within3 in Financing Round of More Than $100 Million News
Two Hundred and Thirty-One Taft Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in Best Lawyers® 2021
Past Events
Professional Affiliations
- Ohio Venture Association
Member, Board of Trustees
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
Member
Community Involvement
- Gross Schechter Day School
Member, Board of Trustees
- MedWorks
Board Member