Zoe Rachael Staum's practice focuses on government reviews of mergers and acquisitions, civil government investigations, and antitrust litigation. Zoe also advises clients on antitrust concerns. Zoe has represented clients across a variety of industries, including healthcare, life sciences, technology, manufacturing, and media and entertainment. She maintains an active pro bono practice. Prior to joining Arnold & Porter, Zoe served as a law clerk in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Zoe graduated with honors from Columbia Law School, where she served as the Managing Editor of the Columbia Journal of Asian Law and as a judicial intern in both the Southern District and Eastern District of New York. Prior to law school, Zoe worked as Director of Debate at Truman State University and earned her undergraduate degree from Lafayette College.
Experience
- Onex in connection with the sale of ASM Global, a leading venue operator, to Legends.
- AbbVie in its US$8.7 billion acquisition of Cerevel Therapeutics.
Credentials
Education
- J.D., Columbia Law School, 2018, James Kent Scholar
- B.A., Lafayette College, 2014
Admissions
- New York
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Clerkships
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, The Honorable Chad F. Kenney
Activities
- Member, ABA Antitrust Law Section Young Lawyers Advisory Panel (2019-2020)
- Member, ABA Antitrust Law Section