NEW YORK – Mintz welcomes Mark Shaffer to the firm's Investment Funds Practice as a Member based in New York. With more than 20 years of experience advising clients across the financial services ecosystem, including private funds, fintech companies, broker dealers, and digital asset businesses, Mark further strengthens Mintz's market-leading capabilities in financial regulation, compliance, and emerging technologies.

"Mark brings a practical perspective that's increasingly valuable to clients facing growing regulatory scrutiny in high-tech areas," said Bob Bodian, Managing Partner of Mintz. "Companies are innovating faster than the regulatory framework is evolving, and clients need advisors who can help them grow while managing risk. Mark's unique blend of regulatory, enforcement, and in-house experience makes him exceptionally well positioned to do just that."

Mark advises clients on the regulatory aspects of private funds, including fund formation, Investment Advisers Act compliance, and related agreements such as side letters, nondisclosure agreements, and investment management agreements. He works with investment advisers, banks, broker-dealers, investment companies, private funds, and emerging financial technology businesses on matters involving the SEC, FINRA, CFTC, federal banking regulators, anti-money laundering requirements, and the Bank Secrecy Act.

Mark spent 16 years serving in senior legal and compliance leadership positions at major global financial institutions. Drawing on that background, he approaches regulatory issues through both a legal and operational lens, helping clients balance compliance obligations with commercial objectives. He frequently serves as a strategic advisor to small and midsized fund managers and financial services businesses that may not have extensive in-house legal and compliance resources, often functioning as an extension of their internal legal and compliance teams.

He also has significant experience counseling clients operating in innovative and rapidly evolving sectors, including digital assets, cryptocurrency, tokenization initiatives, digital asset custody arrangements, stablecoin-related matters, and crypto-focused investment strategies.

"Mintz occupies a unique sweet spot in the market, offering the sophistication of a leading firm while maintaining a practical, hands-on approach to serving middle-market businesses, fund sponsors, and financial services organizations," said Mark. "I was drawn to the strength of the firm's Investment Funds practice, its collaborative culture, and the opportunity to work alongside colleagues who share a client-focused approach to solving complex business and regulatory challenges."

Before joining Mintz, Mark practiced at international and boutique law firms in New York and Washington, DC, and held senior legal and compliance leadership positions at major global financial institutions.

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