Jonathan R. Povilonis
Associate
Jon Povilonis’ practice focuses on capital markets transactions and public company governance.
Jon regularly advises clients on securities laws, SEC reporting, stock exchange rules, corporate governance, shareholder proposals and proxy season matters, shareholder engagement, board composition and independence, ESG and sustainability, and M&A matters. He has worked with issuers, underwriters, and investors on numerous public and private securities offerings, including initial public offerings, unregistered offerings, block trades, PIPEs, and Rule 144 sales. Jon also advises extensively on beneficial ownership and similar reporting obligations under Sections 13 and 16 of the Exchange Act.
Jon initially joined the firm in 2018 and returned in 2020 following a clerkship.
Selected Activities
triggerBook Annotations Editor, Journal of International Law and Politics, New York University School of Law
Publications
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New SEC Staff Guidance on “Passive Investor” Status for Schedule 13G
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Meeting Fiduciary Duties When Speaking Up: A 21st Century Roadmap
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Corporate Transition Plans in the UK, the EU, and the U.S. - Regulation and Practice
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13F Filers Have Another Reporting Obligation Coming Their Way
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The SEC Climate Disclosure Proposal – Top Ten Issues for Comment
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Climate Change Disclosures – Three Deep Dives Into the SEC Proposal
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The Materiality Debate and ESG Disclosure: Investors May Have the Last Word