About Craig Arthur
Craig Arthur Menden is an attorney specializing in mergers and acquisitions, with nearly 30 years of experience in the technology and life sciences sectors. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law in 1995, following his Bachelor of Science degree from Brigham Young University in 1992. Menden is admitted to practice law in both California and New York — This lets the attorney serve a diverse range of clients across the United States. Throughout his career, Menden has represented clients in over 1,000 M&A transactions, with deal values ranging from tens of millions to nearly $20 billion.
His expertise includes various deal structures, including public company acquisitions, venture capital-backed private acquisitions, and strategic investments. This experience has positioned him as a trusted advisor for both startups and established technology companies. Notably, Menden played a key role in advising Stratasys Ltd. on its $403 million acquisition of MakerBot in 2013, showcasing his ability to navigate complex transactions in the tech sector. In addition to his transactional work, Menden has held significant leadership roles within the legal community.
He served as Chair of the American Bar Association’s M&A Market Trends Committee, where he oversaw the publication of the widely cited Market Trends Survey. His commitment to the field was further demonstrated in 2013 when he was appointed Vice Chair of the Market Trends Subcommittee of the ABA’s M&A Committee, contributing to the production of the Deal Points Studies. These publications have become essential resources for legal professionals and industry stakeholders alike. Before joining O’Melveny & Myers in March 2025, Menden held positions at several prestigious law firms, including Willkie Farr & Gallagher, Cooley LLP, SNR Denton US (now Dentons), and Fenwick & West. His work has garnered recognition, including being named in The Legal 500 US for his involvement in deals in the $1 billion–$5 billion range.
Additionally, he was selected for Super Lawyers from 2016 to 2018, highlighting his standing in the legal community. At O’Melveny & Myers, Menden serves as a partner in the Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group and the Emerging Technologies Industry Group. Based in the firm’s Silicon Valley and Newport Beach offices, he continues to advise clients on complex M&A transactions involving technology and life sciences companies. His extensive background and active membership in the American Bar Association’s M&A Committee ensure that he remains at the forefront of industry trends and legal developments.
