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CorpGov hosted a fireside chat on June 2 from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange with Randall Adams and Mark Garibyan, Partners at Seward & Kissel LLP. The in-person interview was joined by Editor-at-Large Jarrett Banks, and they discussed why 2026 shareholder activism remains strong with growing focus on AI governance, M&A, capital allocation, and proxy strategy, among other topics.
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About Randall Adams
Randall Adams is Head of Shareholder Activism Disputes and Co-Head of Investment Fund Litigation. He represents activist investors, fund managers, general partners and institutional clients in high-stakes commercial litigation, with a focus on shareholder activism, proxy contest litigation, fund management and digital asset-related disputes, including blockchain fund structures.
Randall maintains a leading practice in shareholder activism and contested election litigation. He has represented activist investors in disputes involving Sections 13 and 14 of the Securities Exchange Act in some of the most significant proxy contests of the last decade.
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Randall regularly represents fund sponsors, general partners, and limited partners in complex fund-related disputes. He advises on matters involving ownership of management companies, general partner removals, breach of fiduciary duty claims, unjust enrichment, and diversion of business opportunities.
He has received several “Rising Star” recognitions by New York Super Lawyers and the New York Legal Awards, as well as a “Best LGBT Lawyers Under 40” recognition by The LGBT Bar. Additionally, he is a recipient of the “Howard Godnick Public Service Award.”
About Mark Garibyan
Mark is a partner in the Firm’s Litigation & Investigations Group. He represents hedge funds, private equity firms, public companies, lenders and high net-worth individuals in complex commercial disputes with a focus on securities and breach of contract claims, partnership disputes, employment matters and other state law claims. Mark also has substantial experience representing activist investors in proxy contest litigations involving Sections 13 and 14 of the Securities Exchange Act.
In addition to his active complex commercial litigation practice, Mark has conducted investigations on behalf of clients in sensitive matters involving compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and anti-money laundering requirements and represented clients in investigations and enforcement actions by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Department of Education.
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Prior to his career as a litigator, Mark practiced as a corporate attorney and represented clients in mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, and shareholder activism campaigns.
Mark is admitted to the New York State Bar and is recognized in the 2026 edition of “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch” as a leading attorney in the Commercial Litigation category.
About Seward & Kissel LLP
Seward & Kissel, founded in 1890, is a leading U.S. law firm with an international reputation for excellence. We have offices in New York City and Washington, D.C.
Our practice primarily focuses on corporate and litigation work for clients seeking legal expertise in the financial services, corporate finance and capital markets areas. The Firm is particularly well known for its representation of major commercial banks, investment banking firms, investment advisers and related investment funds (including mutual, hedge and private equity funds), broker-dealers, institutional investors and transportation companies (particularly in the shipping area).
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The Firm’s attorneys are very experienced and highly regarded in their respective practice areas. Many have been with the Firm for most, if not all, of their legal careers. Our focus and expertise, combined with the Firm’s stability, have enabled us to create a work culture that is dedicated to professional excellence and sound judgment, and that is committed to providing our clients with effective, high quality, hands-on legal service.
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