Cadwalader is proud to announce that our partner Stephen Fraidin has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by The American Lawyer and New York Law Journal, recognizing his extraordinary contributions to the legal profession over six decades.
Steve is widely regarded as one of the most influential corporate lawyers of his generation, with a career spanning landmark transactions and governance matters. His work has shaped industries, guided Fortune 500 companies and the most important investment firms.
He has also influenced generations of academics, business people, judges and lawyers through his decades-long teaching at Yale Law School and now Columbia Law School, his legal writing and leadership in corporate governance reform. His career includes dozens of important roles in a number of organizations, transformative work in M&A and corporate governance, and a legacy of mentoring generations of lawyers.
The New York Legal Awards recognizes attorneys and judges whose dedication, innovation, and leadership have profoundly impacted the legal profession across New York. Winners will be celebrated at an awards ceremony in New York City on September 4, 2025.