About Apex Corporate Law

For over 25 years, we've been the trusted corporate counsel for growth-stage companies navigating their most critical transactions.

Our Story

Founded in 1998 in the heart of Manhattan's financial district, Apex Corporate Law was built on a simple premise: growth-stage companies deserve the same caliber of corporate counsel as Fortune 500 firms.

Today, with over 50 attorneys across three offices, we've closed more than 500 M&A transactions totaling over $12 billion in deal value. Our clients range from Series A startups to pre-IPO companies on the cusp of public markets.

What sets us apart is our technology-forward approach: our proprietary deal-room, board portal, and cap table tools give clients real-time visibility into every transaction, every filing, and every governance decision.

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Since 1998
New York • Washington D.C. • San Francisco

Firm Milestones

1998

Founded in New York by James Harrington and two partners.

2005

Opened Washington D.C. office; expanded into regulatory practice.

2010

Surpassed $5B in cumulative M&A deal value.

2015

Launched proprietary deal-room and board portal platform.

2020

Named Chambers Band 1 for sixth consecutive year.

2024

Crossed $12B in deal value; 50+ attorneys firm-wide.

Our Attorneys

James Harrington

Managing Partner
Bar Admissions: NY, CA, DC
Education: Harvard Law School, J.D.; Yale University, B.A.
Experience: 28 years
Mergers & AcquisitionsCross-Border Transactions

Katherine Park

Partner — Securities
Bar Admissions: NY, MA
Education: Columbia Law School, J.D.; MIT, B.S.
Experience: 22 years
Securities & ComplianceIPO Advisory

Maria Santos

Partner — Due Diligence
Bar Admissions: NY, TX, FL
Education: Stanford Law School, J.D.; Georgetown, B.A.
Experience: 19 years
Due DiligenceLitigation Risk Assessment

Robert Kim

Partner — Capital Markets
Bar Admissions: NY, CA
Education: NYU School of Law, J.D.; Wharton, B.S.
Experience: 17 years
Capital MarketsVenture Financing

David Chen

Senior Counsel — Governance
Bar Admissions: NY, IL
Education: University of Chicago Law, J.D.; Princeton, A.B.
Experience: 15 years
Corporate GovernanceBoard Advisory

Elizabeth Warren-Clarke

Senior Counsel — Regulatory
Bar Admissions: DC, NY, VA
Education: Georgetown Law, J.D.; University of Virginia, B.A.
Experience: 14 years
Regulatory FilingsAntitrust Compliance

Awards & Recognition

🏆Chambers USA — Band 1, Corporate/M&A (2020–2026)
🏆The Legal 500 — Tier 1, Capital Markets
🏆Best Lawyers — "Law Firm of the Year" Corporate Governance
🏆American Lawyer — Top 100 Deal Firm
🏆Financial Times — Most Innovative Law Firm
🏆Super Lawyers — 12 attorneys recognized (2025)

Pro Bono Commitment

Every attorney at Apex commits a minimum of 50 pro bono hours annually. We provide free legal counsel to nonprofit organizations, social enterprises, and underserved founders building companies that create positive social impact.

2,500+
Pro Bono Hours (2025)
45
Nonprofits Served
$3.2M
Value of Pro Bono Work
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