About Eric Neil
Eric Neil Landau is a attorney specializing in securities litigation and corporate governance. He serves as a partner and chair of the Securities Litigation Department at Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP (EGS) in Costa Mesa, California. EGS, established in 1992, is a prominent law firm with a diverse range of practice areas, including corporate and securities law, litigation. Corporate governance. Mr. Landau's legal career spans over four decades, during which he has represented public and private companies, directors, officers, shareholders, and business leaders across various industries such as financial services, technology, healthcare, energy, fashion, pharmaceuticals, entertainment, media, and hospitality. His expertise encompasses defending clients against securities class and derivative actions in both state and federal courts nationwide.
Notably, he has been instrumental in significant decisions related to state law-based merger challenges and federal securities laws' anti-fraud provisions. In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Landau provides corporate governance counsel, assisting boards of directors in establishing procedures to ensure compliance with fiduciary duties. He has guided corporate leaders through pivotal events, including proxy fights, hostile takeovers, activist shareholder engagements, tender offers, mergers, and "interested director" transactions. His role often involves leading special committees through internal investigations as independent counsel. Before joining EGS in 2021, Mr. Landau was a senior partner in national law firms, practicing in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
His experience has equipped him to navigate complex legal markets effectively. He is admitted to practice in California, New York, Illinois. The District of Columbia, as well as before the United States Supreme Court and various federal appellate courts. Mr. Landau is actively involved in the legal community. He currently serves as the chair of the Local Rules Advisory Committee for the Central District of California. He has held leadership positions such as president of the Federal Bar Association, Orange County Chapter, and delegate to the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference.
His contributions reflect a commitment to the advancement of legal practice and the justice system. He earned his Juris Doctor from Washington University School of Law in 1982 and holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in Biology and Economics from Washington University’s College of Arts & Sciences. His educational background has provided a solid foundation for his diverse legal practice. Mr. Landau's experience and leadership in securities litigation and corporate governance make him a valuable asset to EGS and its clients. His dedication to legal excellence and active participation in the legal community underscore his professional standing and commitment to the field.
