Carmen Lu is a partner in Paul, Weiss' Mergers & Acquisitions Group and Activism Defense practice. She counsels boards and management teams of companies across industries on shareholder activism and hostile takeover defense, crisis management, shareholder engagement and corporate governance matters.
Lu is a recognized thought leader on shareholder activism and corporate governance issues, and her articles have been featured in publications including the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, Columbia Law School’s Blog on Corporations and Capital Markets, The M&A Lawyer, 13D Monitor and NYU Law School’s Compliance and Enforcement blog. A collection of her recent articles is accessible here.
Lawdragon Honors
| Honor | Year | Practice |
|---|---|---|
| The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Global Leaders in Crisis Management | 2026 | M&A, Activist Defense, Governance |
| The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America | 2026 | M&A, Corporate Governance |
Carmen has advised boards and management teams in campaigns by a number of high-profile activists, including Elliott Management, Starboard Value, Carl C. Icahn, Sachem Head, ValueAct, JANA Partners, D.E. Shaw, Third Point, Trian, Land and Buildings, Legion Partners, Engaged Capital, Irenic and Engine Capital. Carmen also has extensive experience in advising boards and management teams in campaigns by high-impact non-hedge fund activists including the Strategic Organizing Center, the New York City and New York State Comptroller, the National Legal and Policy Center and the National Center for Public Policy Research.