GPP CEO Steve Lipin Joins Expert Webcast Session on Global Activism Trends

On May 13th, 2026, Gladstone CEO and Partner Steve Lipin joined an online panel hosted by Expert Webcast on global shareholder activism trends.

Moderated by Alex Kasdan, Managing Partner, Expert Webcast, the panel focused on activity and demands by geography and industry, large-cap and small-cap focus, private and public campaigns, proactive and reactive defense strategies, shareholder engagement and PR and media strategies.

Featured Speakers and Sponsors:

• Elizabeth Gonzalez-Sussman, Partner and Head of Shareholder Engagement and Activism Practice at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates
• Abraham Schwartz, Partner, McDermott Will & Schulte
• Jillian Alsheimer, Partner, Perella Weinberg
• Robert “Bob”​ Marese, President, MacKenzie Partners, Inc.
• Steven Lipin, Founder and CEO, Gladstone Place Partners

Watch a full replay of the conversation here.

Global shareholder activism is on track to reach record highs in 2026 in activity, including demands for M&A, capital allocations, corporate governance and board changes. Learn more about Gladstone’s Shareholder Activism Defense practice here.