Stephen E. Jenkins

Stephen E. Jenkins serves as Of Counsel to the firm’s Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Counseling groups.

Mr. Jenkins has for many years been named to “Best Lawyers in America,” “Best Lawyers in Delaware,” and a “Super Lawyer.”  He is also rated “AV” by Martindale Hubbell (its highest rating).  Chambers USA says that Mr. Jenkins “epitomizes the standard of excellence that other Delaware lawyers aspire to.  He is an effective, balanced and tough litigator.”  In addition to litigation, Mr. Jenkins has advised numerous corporate boards and special committees on a wide range of matters.

Chambers USA 2017 notes that Mr. Jenkins is ‘extremely smart’ and ‘very well-respected by the judges.’  One market source notes, ‘He’s thoughtful in arguments with people and clever in not stirring things up in a way that’s counterproductive.”  Mr. Jenkins is known for his work in stockholder disputes, proxy contests and corporate governance litigation.’

Mr. Jenkins is a graduate of Georgetown University and Georgetown University Law Center, from which he graduated magna cum laude and as an Executive Editor of the Georgetown Law Journal.  He was admitted to the bar in 1982 and has primarily practiced in the fields of corporate litigation and counseling since that time.