San Diego-based securities and corporate M&A firm brings in seasoned attorney, with a strength in the corporate securities arena, specifically within the intricacies and nuances of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
Jacko Law Group, PC ("JLG"), a San Diego-based law firm that provides securities and corporate counsel to the financial industry, announced today that it has added seasoned regulatory and corporate securities lawyer Anya Griffith as Of Counsel with practice areas as Investment Adviser, Investment Company and Private Fund counsel, commercial contracts, and corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions.
“For more than 20 years, Anya has been a driving strategic legal force for her clients in the financial services industry, providing advice to the investment adviser, broker-dealer and transfer agent subsidiaries on various corporate, securities and compliance issues,” said Michelle L. Jacko, Founder and Managing Partner of Jacko Law Group, PC. “Anya’s diverse background in complex legal corporate securities matters makes her a valuable asset for Jacko Law Group and its clients,” Jacko added.
Ms. Griffith began her legal career in the international section of the Office of Chief Counsel at the US Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, DC, where she worked on the intricacies and nuances of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Her counsel is based on her ability to assist clients with their regulatory matters and concerns, including audits of an investment company and adviser operations; investment company registration issues; commercial contracts, such as non-disclosure agreements, stock purchase agreements; proxy consulting, and more. Her extensive experience enables her to strategically advocate for her clients and position them to achieve their business objectives.
“I am truly excited to join the team at Jacko Law Group, PC, and I look forward to helping the firm expand its national presence and service offerings,” said Griffith, who joins JLG as an Of Counsel. “As a strategic, client-focused firm, the professional team at JLG are made up of nimble, creative, ‘outside the box’ thinkers who continuously advocate for their clients’ goals, objectives, and overall growth and success.”
Ms. Griffith received her J.D. from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law and her M.B.A from Thunderbird School of Global Management. She also serves as a FINRA Arbitrator.
“I am a firm believer in what Michelle has built over the years and her commitment to serving her clients’ best interests. It is her passion, direction, and commitment that made this partnership to align and serve the corporate and securities industries the next step in my legal career.”
Ms. Griffith is active in the Women’s Bar Foundation and has been a Volunteer Attorney in the Elder Law Project for the last four years.
About Jacko Law Group
Jacko Law Group, PC is a full-service dedicated team of professionals with extensive expertise in the securities, corporate and financial industries. Jacko Law Group, PC serves registered investment advisers, broker-dealers, private equity firms, hedge funds, investment companies, financial advisors and corporate organizations of all sizes across America with headquarters in San Diego and additional offices in other major markets, including Los Angeles and San Francisco. Jacko Law Group, PC offers tailored, comprehensive legal services to registered investment advisers, broker-dealers, private equity and hedge funds, financial professionals and organizations of all sizes. From SEC regulatory exams and investment adviser counsel to private equity concerns and general corporate counsel, our team is well-equipped to provide the sophisticated legal insight and advocacy our clients require. Jacko Law Group, PC and its Managing Partner & Founder, Michelle Jacko are proud members of the National Association of Women Lawyers® (NAWL). Jacko Law Group, PC is a team of like-minded legal professionals, trusted partners and thought leaders who bring deep industry knowledge and experience to the table. For more information, please visit http://www.jackolg.com.
