Bio

D. Stephen Antion represents private equity firms, entrepreneurial businesses, family offices, and wealthy families in a wide range of transactions with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions. He also acts as outside general counsel to a number of private companies where he advises on governance and complex commercial transactions. His experience extends across a large variety of industries, including packaging, software, distribution, finance, digital media, retail, aerospace, and consumer products. Steve also counsels wealthy families in a wide range of matters, including investments, estate planning, tax strategies, and real estate matters, providing integrated and holistic advice on matters that address their specific needs. Steve previously served as President of Ridgestone Corporation, a private investment company, where he sourced, structured, and monitored private equity and real estate investments. He was also responsible for asset allocation, manager selection, and performance reviews of Ridgestone's passive investments.