Ben Eastman
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Ben Eastman

Associate

Email

ben.eastman@aoshearman.com

Phone

+1 312 598 2012

Offices

Chicago

V-CARD

Ben advises corporate and private equity clients on acquisitions, divestitures and other strategic transactions involving U.S. and international businesses.

His experience spans a broad range of industries, including technology, manufacturing, and digital infrastructure.

Clients value Ben's ability to translate complex legal and transactional issues into clear, practical advice. He builds strong working relationships with legal and business teams through thoughtful judgment and a steady, practical approach to advancing transactions.

Expertise

Industries

Experience

Representative matters

Relevant experience prior to joining A&O Shearman includes advising:
  • Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI) on its acquisition of Urbint, Inc., an AI-powered utility software company.
  • Molded Rubber and Plastic Corporation on its sale to Vance Street Capital as a platform investment in the medical device contract manufacturing space.
  • Modine Manufacturing Company (NYSE: MOD) on its acquisition of L.B. White Company, LLC, a specialty heating products manufacturer.
  • Legacy Flexo Corp. on the sale of its business to Charter Next Generation, a portfolio company of KKR and Leonard Green & Partners.
  • Lakefront Fiber, LLC, a joint venture between Midwest Fiber Networks and Manulife Investment Management, on its acquisition of Everstream's fiber network in Illinois.
  • BOTE, a portfolio company of Prairie Capital, on its sale to Kent Outdoors, a Seawall Capital platform.

Pro bono

  • Volunteer with the National Veterans Legal Services Program's Lawyers Serving Warriors® project, assisting veterans in seeking upgrades to their military discharge characterizations.

Published Work

Eastman, B. (2019) "Amtrak and Freight Railroads: How Property Rights and Statutory Mandates Control the Contractual Agreements Between the Parties", Journal of Transportation Law, Logistics and Policy

Qualifications

Admissions

Illinois, 2026

Wisconsin, 2021

Academic

BSBA, Accounting, University of Arizona, 2011

JD, University of Wisconsin, 2021

Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.