Michal Herzfeld: New Key Contact Partner Herzog Fox & Neeman (Israel)
Michal Herzfeld
New Key Contact Partner
Herzog Fox & Neeman (Israel)
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Briefly describe your practice.
As a partner in Herzog's Corporate and Securities Department, my practice focuses primarily on international mergers and acquisitions (representing both buyers and sellers) and investment rounds (representing domestic and foreign venture capital and private equity firms, as well as start-up and established Israeli companies). I assist clients with ongoing corporate matters, joint ventures, and commercial transactions. The deals on which I advise are frequently tech-related, e.g., cybersecurity, AI, and food tech, given the predominance of companies that operate in those spaces in Israel.
You've been to multiple WLG | summits. What lessons have you learned from these events that will aid you as a Key Contact Partner?
WLG summits are a fantastic opportunity to meet new people, strengthen existing relationships with other WLG members and their representatives, and learn about legal trends throughout the world. One thing I learned very quickly is how friendly and helpful the other summit attendees are, and that has set the bar for me as a new KCP. I'm always happy to pick up the phone and respond to emails with questions about Israeli law and practice from my WLG colleagues, and after getting to know them well through the summits, I also feel very comfortable being in touch with them with my own questions about their jurisdictions.
You also regularly attend Women of World Law Group (WOW) events. What advice would you give to other women lawyers looking to build strong professional relationships through WLG?
Definitely attend the WOW panels and networking events! The atmosphere is warm and personal, and it is eye-opening to hear views from around the globe on issues that we all face. If you find that you have a particularly good connection with someone you meet, don't hesitate to get in touch afterward with any follow-up questions or set up a one-on-one Zoom to get to know each other better. The Women of WLG are generous with their time and enjoy meeting colleagues of all ages, and it can be mutually beneficial to have mentors, advisors, and contacts outside your own law firm and even outside your home country.
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
I love hiking and backpacking, listening to and playing music of all sorts, and cooking, particularly if those activities include my wonderful husband and our five kids. I also love exploring new places and meeting new people, and I'm grateful that WLG gives me so many great opportunities to do those things!