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Turning 125: Nelson Mullins Celebrating 125 Years of Legal Service in 2022
In January 1897, attorney P.H. Nelson left his position as solicitor of the Fifth Judicial Circuit to set up a private law practice in Columbia, S.C. The State newspaper contained a short but prescient news item on Jan. 26 about the endeavor, which noted that "the new firm should meet with great success."
And they were right. Today, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP offers legal services in 15 states and the District of Columbia from 31 offices with 930+ attorneys, policy advisors, and professionals. It is the 71st largest law firm in the nation based on 2021 gross revenues, according to The American Lawyer’s Am Law 100, a legal news organization that tracks law firm growth.
Throughout 2022, Nelson Mullins will be sharing seminal events from its history that highlight its growth from a one-man firm in 1897 to where we are today. Click here to learn more.
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November 15, 2022
Continuing the FinTech University series, join the chair of Nelson Mullins FinTech and Regulation Practice, Richard Levin, and wealth preservation attorney Jonathan Gopman for this one-hour session, "Wealth Preservation Planning Strategies." Levin will moderate. Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit will be sought for all attorneys who request such and certificates of attendance are available for CPE purposes.
Wealth Preservation Planning Strategies
Erin Reeves McGinnis
Partner
201 17th Street NW
Suite 1700
Atlanta, GA 30363
Erin is a co-chair of the firm’s Securities Practice. She focuses her practice on securities transactions, including public and private offerings of securities, 1933 Act filings, 1934 Act reporting, corporate governance, SEC compliance, FINRA compliance, and general corporate matters, with a specific emphasis on real estate investment trusts (REITs). She also has significant experience with...
Erin is a co-chair of the firm’s Securities Practice. She focuses her practice on securities transactions, including public and private offerings of securities, 1933 Act filings, 1934 Act reporting, corporate governance, SEC compliance, FINRA compliance, and general corporate matters, with a specific emphasis on real estate investment trusts (REITs). She also has significant experience with “Blue Sky” regulatory matters, as well as working with boards of directors and committees thereof, including agenda-setting. Additionally, she counsels clients seeking to create and raise capital through Qualified Opportunity Funds per the recently enacted Opportunity Zone program. Her background includes serving in house with an investment and asset management company, where she handled securities-related and general corporate matters for various alternative investment products, as well as managing meetings of boards of directors and various committees.
“Blue Sky” regulatory matters, as well as working with boards of directors and committees thereof, including agenda-setting. Additionally, she counsels clients seeking to create and raise capital through Qualified Opportunity Funds per the recently enacted Opportunity Zone program. Her background includes serving in house with an investment and asset management company, where she handled securities-related and general corporate matters for various alternative investment products, as well as managing meetings of boards of directors and various committees.
Experience
Experience
- Has counseled clients regarding public and private offerings of debt and equity, as well as ongoing compliance with securities laws
- Focuses on compliance with the Statement of Policy Regarding Real Estate Investment Trusts adopted by NASAA and other "blue sky" securities law issues
- Has represented clients in structuring, negotiating, and documenting mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and other corporate combinations and reorganizations
- Has advises clients on transactions involving limited partnerships, limited liability companies, joint ventures, and other strategic alliances
- Has counseled broker-dealers on compliance with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) rules and regulations
Previous Professional Experience
- Served in-house as Associate General Counsel for a leading alternative investment asset management firm that sponsors or co-sponsors a suite of investment products including REITs, BDCs, and 1940 Act interval funds.
Education
- University of Georgia School of Law, JD, cum laude (2009)
- University of Georgia, BA, Political Science, cum laude (2006)
Admissions
- Georgia
Experience
- Has counseled clients regarding public and private offerings of debt and equity, as well as ongoing compliance with securities laws
- Focuses on compliance with the Statement of Policy Regarding Real Estate Investment Trusts adopted by NASAA and other "blue sky" securities law issues
- Has represented clients in structuring, negotiating, and documenting mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and other corporate combinations and reorganizations
- Has advises clients on transactions involving limited partnerships, limited liability companies, joint ventures, and other strategic alliances
- Has counseled broker-dealers on compliance with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) rules and regulations
Previous Professional Experience
- Served in-house as Associate General Counsel for a leading alternative investment asset management firm that sponsors or co-sponsors a suite of investment products including REITs, BDCs, and 1940 Act interval funds.
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Professional Activities
- Atlanta Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- State Bar of Georgia
- Investment Program Association (IPA)
Erin is a co-chair of the firm’s Securities Practice. She focuses her practice on securities transactions, including public and private offerings of securities, 1933 Act filings, 1934 Act reporting, corporate governance, SEC compliance, FINRA compliance, and general corporate matters, with a specific emphasis on real estate investment trusts (REITs). She also has significant experience with... “Blue Sky” regulatory matters, as well as working with boards of directors and committees thereof, including agenda-setting. Additionally, she counsels clients seeking to create and raise capital through Qualified Opportunity Funds per the recently enacted Opportunity Zone program. Her background includes serving in house with an investment and asset management company, where she handled securities-related and general corporate matters for various alternative investment products, as well as managing meetings of boards of directors and various committees.
Experience
Following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Experience
- Has counseled clients regarding public and private offerings of debt and equity, as well as ongoing compliance with securities laws
- Focuses on compliance with the Statement of Policy Regarding Real Estate Investment Trusts adopted by NASAA and other "blue sky" securities law issues
- Has represented clients in structuring, negotiating, and documenting mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and other corporate combinations and reorganizations
- Has advises clients on transactions involving limited partnerships, limited liability companies, joint ventures, and other strategic alliances
- Has counseled broker-dealers on compliance with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) rules and regulations
Previous Professional Experience
- Served in-house as Associate General Counsel for a leading alternative investment asset management firm that sponsors or co-sponsors a suite of investment products including REITs, BDCs, and 1940 Act interval funds.
Education
- University of Georgia School of Law, JD, cum laude (2009)
- University of Georgia, BA, Political Science, cum laude (2006)
Admissions
- Georgia
Practice Areas
- Atlanta Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- State Bar of Georgia
- Investment Program Association (IPA)
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