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Stephen  C.  Hinton
Associate
Nashville
P:(615) 742-7799
F:(615) 742-2896
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Education
Vanderbilt University - J.D., 2006
Vanderbilt University - B.A., 2003

Bar Admissions
Tennessee, 2006

Honors & Distinctions
Associate Editor, Vanderbilt Journal of Entertainment and Technology Law
Participant, Vanderbilt Business Law Clinic
Scholastic Excellence Awards: Wills & Trusts and Introduction to Accounting

Publications
"RiskMetrics Reviews Poison Pill Policy; On-the-Shelf Rights Plans on the Rise," Deal Lawyers (January/February 2010 edition) (co-authored with Kevin H. Douglas)
"Poison in a Pen: Recent Trends in Drafting Shareholder Rights Plans," Deal Lawyers (March-April 2009 edition) (co-authored with Kevin H. Douglas)



Stephen Hinton’s practice focuses on general corporate and securities law, securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and representing public and private companies on an ongoing basis. Stephen is also a member of the firm's Shareholder Activism Subgroup where he advises clients on all aspects of shareholder activism matters, including takeover defense, proxy contests, corporate governance and related securities law matters.

Stephen's experience includes the following:
  • Preparing SEC disclosure documents including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks and proxy statements;
  • Drafting shareholder rights plans, or "poison pills;"
  • Drafting documents for public stock offerings and shelf registrations;
  • Advising clients on the adoption of majority voting in the election of directors;
  • Advising clients with respect to shareholder proposals; and
  • Drafting merger and acquisition agreements.

In addition, Stephen has written articles and client alerts with respect to matters involving shareholder activism.