August 3, 2020
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that Stephen T. Olson has joined the firm’s Houston office as a partner and head of its private equity practice in Texas. Olson, formerly a partner at Jones Day, will continue to focus on advising public and private companies on a broad range of corporate transactions.
“We’re very excited to welcome Stephen to Gibson Dunn,” said Ken Doran, Chairman and Managing Partner of Gibson Dunn. “Stephen is a first-rate dealmaker and trusted consigliere to his clients. He will be an excellent addition to our strong M&A team and will spearhead our private equity practice in Texas.”
“I’m pleased that Stephen is joining our Houston team,” said Michael P. Darden, Partner in Charge of the Houston Office. “Stephen is extremely well-regarded in the local legal and business communities. He has built a first-tier private equity practice that extends well beyond the oil and gas sector, which will complement our corporate offerings in both Texas and through the world.”
“I’m looking forward to joining Gibson Dunn and beginning the next chapter in my practice,” said Olson. “The firm’s strong corporate platform, which is very well respected in Houston, as well as internationally, will make for an excellent professional fit. Similarly, I believe the firm’s collaborative, teamwork-focused culture will not only serve my clients well, but will also be personally rewarding.”
About Stephen Olson
Olson’s practice is focused in the private equity sector across a broad range of industries. He regularly advises clients on public and private acquisition and divestiture transactions, complex joint ventures, registered offerings and private placements of debt and equity securities, as well as corporate governance and other general corporate matters. His clients include private equity firms, private companies, mature public companies, and investment banking firms.
Before joining Gibson Dunn, Olson served as a partner at Jones Day, where he held various leadership roles throughout his career there including Partner in Charge of Houston and Head of Texas Region Transactional Practices.
Olson received his J.D. in 2006 from The University of Texas School of Law. He received his B.B.A. from the University of Georgia.