Advising startup and early-stage entrepreurs in entity formation, fundrasing, corporate governance and strategic transactions.

Founder of US office of NovoJuris Legal, ranked amongst the top 50 law firms in India. NovoJuris Legal is an innovative new-age law firm which leverages the best legal research and knowledge to provide holistic and value-adding solutions to its clients. Throughout over a decade of its presence, NovoJuris has been championed and empowered by its clientele. Its inventive and research-oriented approach has consistently earned NovoJuris the reputation of a go-to firm, especially for clients undertaking cutting edge, unique and disruptive ventures. NovoJuris specializes in providing legal advice and support on matters relating to commercial laws, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, private equity, fund formation, cross border transactions, business structuring, legal compliance, intellectual property, real estate, accelerators and dispute resolution.

Spearheaded, built and directed a remote, multinational team of several direct reports, building a legal team from the ground up. Daily confidant and advisor to CFO and CEO on strategic initiatives; strategic, results-driven problem solver. Responsible for all legal matters impacting a public company, including board and shareholder matters. Drove $450M+ in private placements, through a series of global private offerings of debt, equity, and crypto pre-sales, via Reg. D and Reg. S., culminating in transition to a public company. Led company through strategic pivots, from SaaS to entertainment to blockchain.

Oversaw portfolio team in the servicing and monetization of newly acquired, $32B portfolio servicing company, working with most major U.S. banks and investment banks. Assets under administration encompassed privately placed variable life insurance and variable annuity contracts, serving ultra-high net worth individuals, banks, and corporations. Advanced to lead the Contracts Compliance group in all reporting and regulatory requirements of the administered block of business, including AML reporting, security reviews, privacy policies, PPM distribution, broker compensation, selling agreement execution, insurance licensing and periodic SEC reporting. Negotiated new and revised investment management agreements, participation agreements, private fund subscriptions and stable value protection agreements, growing assets under management from $32B to $39B, ultimately leading to successful securitization and exit. Interacted with business executives at all levels, counsel for all interested parties and investment specialists to tailor investment platforms within the constraints of regulatory, tax, insurance, compliance and other legal requirements.

Served as chief legal officer of the private holding company as well as its wholly owned operating subsidiary, captive broker-dealer, and 12 distinct public and private investment funds. Served as member of the senior management team, providing all legal services, including federal and state securities registrations, firm-wide risk management, training, broker-dealer compliance, litigation supervision, insurance coverage and financial reporting, and led the Contracts Administration group. Grew the platform from four public funds to seven public and five private funds. Created and launched new specialty fund concept, capturing untapped market opportunities. Prepared multiple public fund annual and quarterly reports, FINRA reports, advised on marketing, and assisted with regulatory examinations and investigations.

Senior corporate associate. Advised clients on securities regulation, fundraising, contractual matters, corporate governance and lending, with a focus on real estate investment trusts.