Myriam Rastaetter

Myriam Rastaetter

Director, Corporate

Myriam is a German and U.S. trained lawyer and practices in all aspects of general corporate law, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions. She has extensive experience in both domestic and cross-border corporate transactions for clients ranging from family-owned businesses to large international groups. Myriam counsels U.S. and foreign companies (many headquartered in Germany, Austria or Switzerland) on a wide range of corporate and commercial legal matters, including entity formation and structuring, corporate governance, and the drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements. In addition, Myriam is the supervisor of the Firm’s foreign legal internship program (“FLIP”).

Prior to joining the firm, Myriam completed her studies in Freiburg, Germany, where she received her German law degree and doctorate.

Credentials

Education

University of Freiburg (Germany), Faculty of Law (J.D.)

University of Freiburg (Germany), Faculty of Law (Ph.D., magna cum laude)

Fordham University School of Law (LL.M., cum laude)

  • Member, Fordham’s Corporate and Financial Law Journal

Professional Admissions

State of New York

Professional Activities

American Bar Association

New York Bar Association

European Law Students’ Association (ELSA)

Languages

German