Steven Diaz
Brooklyn
Summary
Transactional attorney admitted to the New York Bar with expertise in corporate law, nonprofit representation, and small business transactions. Extensive experience in negotiating, drafting, and reviewing contracts, real estate deals, and securities offerings. Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, with a strong ability to navigate complex, cross-border transactions and legal frameworks.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Attorney
Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation A
01.2024 - Current
- Provided comprehensive legal services to over30 small businesses through the NYC-funded Commercial Lease Assistance Program, including drafting and negotiating commercial leases, amendments, and other transactional documents
- Represented a nonprofit organization in a $3 million real estate acquisition, managing all transactional aspects, including tenant issues and property tax exemption
Associate/Law Clerk
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Contributed as one of three attorneys in documenting $4.9 billion across three unregistered securities offerings, collaborating closely with clients to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Assisted in documenting $1.5 billion in notes and $750 million in KPI-linked bonds under Form F-3 registration
- Advised a foreign public company on a major Brazilian share sale, leading the drafting and negotiation of the purchase and sale agreement
Summer Associate
Pinheiro Neto Advogados
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Conducted due diligence and prepared initial drafts of loan documentation for M&A and capital markets transactions, ensuring alignment with Brazilian legal standards
Legal Assistant
Paley Rothman
02.2014 - 05.2016
- Drafted and reviewed commercial leases, contracts, and loan closing documents for multi-jurisdictional transactions
- Conducted due diligence on loan parties and assisted in the establishment of corporate entities
Education
Juris Doctor -
Duke University School of Law
Durham, North Carolina05.2019
Master of Laws - International Law
The University of Edinburgh Law School
11.2013
Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs
The University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia08.2011
Skills
- Transactional Law: Commercial Leasing, Real Estate Transactions, Securities Offerings, Corporate and Nonprofit Governance
- Contract Negotiation & Drafting: Lease Agreements, Purchase and Sale Agreements, Disclosure Documents, Loan Documents
- Multilingual: English, Portuguese, Spanish
- Cross-Border Transactions: Knowledge of Latin American and US legal systems
Timeline
Staff Attorney
Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation A
01.2024 - Current
Associate/Law Clerk
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton
10.2019 - 10.2020
Summer Associate
Pinheiro Neto Advogados
05.2017 - 07.2017
Legal Assistant
Paley Rothman
02.2014 - 05.2016
Master of Laws - International Law
The University of Edinburgh Law School
Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs
The University of Georgia
Juris Doctor -
Duke University School of Law
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