Sebastian Alsheimer
Partner
Sebastian Alsheimer is a corporate partner in the New York office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. He is a leader of the firm’s shareholder engagement and activism practice, focusing on shareholder activism, proxy contests, corporate governance, and mergers and acquisitions.
Prior to joining the firm, Sebastian was a partner at Olshan Frome Wolosky.
Experience
Sebastian Alsheimer is a corporate partner in the New York office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. He is a leader of the firm’s shareholder engagement and activism practice, focusing on shareholder activism, proxy contests, corporate governance, and mergers and acquisitions.
Prior to joining the firm, Sebastian was a partner at Olshan Frome Wolosky.
Education
- A.B., Harvard College
- M.A., University of Oxford
- LL.M., Columbia Law School
- M.B.A., Yale School of Management
Associations and Memberships
- Board of Trustees, Harvard Club of New York City
Admissions
- State Bar of New York
Credentials
Education
- A.B., Harvard College
- M.A., University of Oxford
- LL.M., Columbia Law School
- M.B.A., Yale School of Management
Associations and Memberships
- Board of Trustees, Harvard Club of New York City
Admissions
- State Bar of New York
Recent Insights
Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises VirnetX on Dividend and Shareholder Agreement
On March 30, 2023, internet security company VirnetX announced a special cash dividend of $1.00 per share, as well as a cooperation agreement with shareholders Bradley L. Radoff and Michael Torok. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised VirnetX on the transactions.
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Alerts
Preparing for the 2023 Proxy Season
As we enter the 2023 proxy season, there are a number of new regulatory requirements, both technical and substantive, that have been implemented, and many more on the horizon. For example, many companies will need to comply with pay-versus-performance disclosure requirements in 2023 (see Section 1.A. below) and annual reports are now, in most cases, required to be submitted via EDGAR (see Section 4.C. below). The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has also indicated that it will continue to seek enhanced disclosure in relation to certain existing requirements where it determines that current company filings may be inadequate (see Section 1.B.). As in past years, shareholder and proxy advisor views continue to evolve with increasing focus on board leadership and diversity, time commitment, and risk management (see Sections 1.C and 1.D.), and we will continue to see shareholder activism in all forms, which highlights the ongoing importance of year-round shareholder engagement (see Section 3). Below is a high-level summary of applicable rule changes, guidance, and disclosure considerations for the 2023 proxy season for public companies, as well as some reminders for what is on the horizon for public company governance and disclosure.
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