Larry Braun was honored as the 2026 “M&A Industry Icon Award Honoree” at the Los Angeles Business Journal’s second annual M&A Awards, spotlighting his decades-long role in shaping Southern California’s dealmaking landscape.
Braun, a former leader of Sheppard’s Corporate practice group, was recognized for a distinguished career advising public and private companies on mergers, acquisitions and other strategic transactions. He received the award during a private, invitation-only ceremony on September 10, 2026, in downtown Los Angeles.
Sheppard was also well represented across the awards program. Members of the firm’s Corporate, M&A and Healthcare teams—including Aytan Dahukey, Jordan Hamburger, Aerin Snow, and Zac Turke—were nominees for Dealmaker of the Year honors.
Several Sheppard-led transactions were also contenders for Deal of the Year, including Ascension Health’s acquisition of AMSURG; Astrana Health’s acquisition of Prospect’s physician business; AeroVironment’s acquisition of ESAero; and Village Roadshow’s sale to Alcon Media Group.
Prospect’s sale to Astrana and Village Roadshow’s sale to Alcon Media Group were each selected as Deal of the Year winners.
Braun, a former leader of Sheppard’s Corporate practice group, was recognized for a distinguished career advising public and private companies on mergers, acquisitions and other strategic transactions. He received the award during a private, invitation-only ceremony on September 10, 2026, in downtown Los Angeles.
Sheppard was also well represented across the awards program. Members of the firm’s Corporate, M&A and Healthcare teams—including Aytan Dahukey, Jordan Hamburger, Aerin Snow, and Zac Turke—were nominees for Dealmaker of the Year honors.
Several Sheppard-led transactions were also contenders for Deal of the Year, including Ascension Health’s acquisition of AMSURG; Astrana Health’s acquisition of Prospect’s physician business; AeroVironment’s acquisition of ESAero; and Village Roadshow’s sale to Alcon Media Group.
Prospect’s sale to Astrana and Village Roadshow’s sale to Alcon Media Group were each selected as Deal of the Year winners.