Allan Goldner is co-chair of the firm's China Practice (which he founded in 2003) and an active member of its Corporate & Securities Practice Group (which he chaired from 1985 through 1991). He served as the firm's managing partner from 1991 through 1999. Allan counsels clients across various industries in domestic and cross-border mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures, and in financing, licensing, supply, distribution and other commercial transactions as well as general business matters. Allan holds leadership positions and is actively involved with several local and national civic and charitable organizations.