REUBEN ZARAMIAN counsels public company boards and management teams through high stakes investor engagement and activism defense matters. Over the past decade, he has represented clients in hundreds of mandates, including many of the most notable late-stage proxy fights and settlements.
Reuben advises on all aspects of shareholder activism, drawing on his extensive experience with governance strategy and corporate preparedness, special situations, risk management, fiduciary duties and environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. He also advises on Section 13 and 16 issues.
Reuben was recommended by the Legal 500 United States as a key lawyer for Shareholder Activism: Advice to Boards (2025) and recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® for Corporate Governance and Compliance Law (2026).
Earlier in his career, Reuben represented many of the leading hedge funds at a New York law firm with a prominent shareholder activism practice—he now leverages that experience for company-side clients. He speaks and publishes frequently on matters related to shareholder activism and corporate governance.