Debbie A. Klis

Debbie represents private investment funds, investment advisers, SPACs and issuers in connection with public and private securities offerings, fund structuring, advertising, private placement procedures, compliance policies and procedures, side letters, placement contracts, related agreements and issues. Debbie’s experience includes private equity funds, venture capital funds complex partnership reorganizations, domestic and offshore hedge funds, Opportunity Zone Funds, real estate investment funds and trusts, EB-5 funds, and large master-feeder structures.  Debbie has extensive experience with private securities offerings and financial products, including through crowdfunding, domestic and international joint ventures, global equity offerings, where she represents placement agents, issuers, broker-dealers, public and private companies, investment banks, financial institutions, private funds, and investment advisers. 

Debbie also represents family offices, private funds, investment advisers and other clients in connection with impact investing including establishing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investment policies and practices and with policies regarding anti-money laundering (AML), Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), derivatives and FINRA and SEC-compliant investment regimes and operations.