William Skadden

William Skadden is a prominent American lawyer, best known for founding Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, one of the world's leading law firms. He played a significant role in building the firm's reputation for high-quality legal work, especially in mergers and acquisitions, corporate law, and complex financial transactions. Skadden’s influence extended beyond law practice, contributing to legal education and policy discussions. His leadership helped shape modern corporate law and reinforced the importance of expert legal counsel in big business deals.