Steven N. Levine

As part of the Corporate Practice Group, Mr. Levine advises clients on a broad range of corporate and securities law matters, providing ongoing legal advice to publicly – and privately – held corporations, company management, and boards of directors. Specifically, Mr. Levine offers counsel regarding federal and state securities laws, public and private securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, reorganizations, joint ventures, and corporate governance.

As part of his practice, Mr. Levine’s public client representation includes both Securities Act and Exchange Act filings, such as the preparation of Form S-1’s, Form S-3’s, Form S-4’s, Form 10-K’s and 10-Q’s, proxy statements, annual reports, and filings under Section 13 and Section 16 of the Exchange Act, along with ongoing assistance with disclosure requirements, SEC compliance, and corporate governance (including Sarbanes-Oxley).  Mr. Levine also provides counsel regarding investment adviser disclosure and compliance obligations under the Investment Adviser's Act of 1940, as well as counsel regarding fund formation, operations and investment strategy execution.

In addition, Mr. Levine advises corporate entities, assisting in drafting contracts, structuring business formations, and negotiating acquisitions and dispositions of companies.  Prior to joining Messner & Reeves, LLC, Mr. Levine was an associate in the Denver office of a multi-national law firm and practiced in the Securities and Corporate Groups.

Education:
University of Denver, Sturm College of Law, J.D.
University of Oregon, B.A.

Association/Memberships:
Denver Bar Association
Colorado Bar Association

Prior Experience:
Patton Boggs LLP
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP