Dr. Ilan Nissan

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Biography

Ilan Nissan is a Lecturer at Columbia Law School where he teaches courses focusing on mergers, acquisitions, private equity, and venture capital. With over 36 years of experience, Mr. Nissan is recognized as a leading advisor in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and technology investing. His expertise includes advising private equity investment firms on complex mergers and acquisitions, leveraging buyouts, and securities offerings. Additionally, he provides strategic legal counsel on high-stakes litigation, governmental inquiries, and regulatory concerns. Mr. Nissan also has substantial experience in international law, particularly with cross-border acquisitions and joint ventures. Beyond his law practice, he has been involved in advising on executive compensation arrangements and real estate matters. Fluent in Arabic, French, Hebrew, and Spanish, Mr. Nissan's insights are highly sought after in the private equity sector, consistently earning him recognition by Legal 500, Super Lawyers, and other legal accolades. He previously served as Chair of the Mergers & Acquisitions group at O'Melveny & Myers and has lectured extensively on private equity and venture capital topics.

Research Interests

Requirements for Columbia Law School

Bachelor Program
Requirements
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent
Application Checklist
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  • Application Fee ($85)
  • Academic Transcripts
  • LSAT or GRE Scores
  • Two Letters of Recommendation
  • Résumé
  • Personal Statement
  • Dean's Appraisal/Certification
Specialization Notes

Juris Doctor (J.D.) program. While 'Department of Law' is not a formal administrative division for admissions, this entry covers the primary J.D. program.