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Mark Kahn
Mentor at Techstars Miami Powered
Miami Beach, Florida
Overview
Mark Kahn is a Startup Lawyer based in Miami Beach, Florida, with a background in legal writing, research, and venture capital. Notable career highlights include founding and serving as CEO of Drinkables.co, which was later acquired, and holding roles at prestigious firms like Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP and PAG.law PLLC.
Currently, Mark is a Counsel and Senior Associate at PAG.law PLLC, where he leverages his expertise in entrepreneurship, mergers & acquisitions, and strategic planning to support startups in the Raleigh-Durham/Southeast US region.
Work Experience
Associate
2021 - Current
Full service AmLaw 100 firm with more than 750 attorneys in 15 offices located in United States, Europe & Asia.
Mentor
2023
Angel Squad Member
2021
Counsel
2021 - 2021
Practice focusing on general corporate law, corporate governance, domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, venture capital financings and private offerings.
Senior Associate
2021 - 2021
Associate
2017 - 2020
PAG.law is a legal firm that provides legal services for venture capital, media and privacy, technology, and other corporate matters.
Founder, CEO (Acquired)
2015 - 2017
Advertising to college students on red Solo cups.
Fellow
2013 - 2014
A competitive fellowship program focused on strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Washington, DC by bringing together a select group of graduate students, highly promising DC area based start-ups, and leading DC-based venture capitalists and enabling them to contribute to this ecosystem through a unique mentorship program. Since Fall of 2000, InSITE’s companies have raised a total of more than $215 million of disclosed funding and have enjoyed at least 6 successful exits.
A highly competitive leadership development program comprised of exceptional graduate students at top universities
Legal Intern
2013 - 2013
Worked directly under Chief Litigation Counsel to develop comprehensive remedies and sanctions presentation for over 100 international regulators. Researched and drafted memorandum comparing and analyzing fraud provisions of Securities Act of 1933 and Exchange Act of 1934. Collaborated with attorneys to research and develop commission-wide policy on distribution of disgorged funds in the wake of Bernie Madoff scandal.
SEC holds primary responsibility for enforcing the federal securities laws and regulating the securities industry.
Summer Intern
2013 - 2013
Composed memorandum for Enforcement Division addressing statute of limitations scope under Electronic Funds Transfer Act. Researched and drafted memorandum exploring bank’s ability to place administrative freezes on accounts with owners in Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Completed intensive employee training on regulations including the Truth in Savings Act and Regulation DD, as well as training regarding the Bureau’s authority over unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts or practices (UDAAP) under Section 5 of the FTC Act and Dodd Frank.