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Julie D'Angelo

Milwaukee,WI

Summary

Attorney with extensive experience in securities and corporate governance, including at an AmLaw 100 firm and a publicly-traded multinational financial institution. Skilled at assisting public and private company clients with all aspects of securities regulatory compliance, securities offerings, responsible corporate governance, regulatory developments, risk management and best practices.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Counsel

Dykema Gossett PLLC
01.2022 - 03.2024
  • Represented issuers in securities transactions, including IPOs, follow-on offerings and de-SPACs.
  • Advised clients on public company readiness, SOX compliance, federal and state securities laws compliance, corporate governance and emerging regulatory issues.
  • Drafted and reviewed registration statements, including Forms S-1, S-3, S-4 and S-8.
  • Liaised with SEC and FINRA on securities offerings and compliance matters.
  • Drafted and reviewed periodic federal securities filings, including Forms 8-K, 10-Q, 10-K, Section 16 reports and proxy statements.
  • Drafted and reviewed listing applications for NYSE and NASDAQ.
  • Assisted clients with preparation for and conduct of shareholder meetings and board meetings.
  • Supervised junior attorneys and paralegals and supported them with professional development.

Senior Counsel

Husch Blackwell LLP
05.2021 - 12.2021
  • Role and responsibilities transitioned to Dykema Gossett PLLC in 2022.

Caregiver

JAD Care, LLC
10.2019 - 05.2021

• Career break to provide care to a parent during a critical illness.

Special Counsel

Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.
08.2015 - 09.2019
  • Provided legal counsel on federal securities law compliance and securities offerings.
  • Structured and advised on alternative investment products and private fund management.
  • Drafted private placement memoranda, fund agreements and regulatory compliance reports.
  • Advised institutional and retail registered investment advisers and mutual funds on securities law compliance and reporting, corporate governance and new product formation and offering.
  • Supervised junior attorneys and paralegals and supported them with professional development.

Vice President and Senior Counsel

BMO Financial Group
09.2009 - 07.2015
  • Advised publicly-traded multinational financial institution on securities laws compliance.
  • Managed legal matters for U.S. and non-U.S. investment adviser affiliates.
  • Managed local outside counsel for non-U.S. affiliates.
  • Drafted, reviewed and negotiated investment advisory agreements, commercial agreements and securities lending agreements.
  • Drafted alternative investment offering documents and worked with business units to effectuate offerings.
  • Assisted business units with SEC and FINRA examinations.
  • Advised executive management on emerging regulatory developments, risk mitigation and fiduciary duty obligations.
  • Served as Corporate Secretary to mutual fund complex and institutional investment adviser.
  • Served on Compliance Committee and Code of Ethics Committee of institutional investment adviser.

Associate

Foley & Lardner LLP
06.2005 - 09.2009
  • Represented issuers, underwriters and shareholders in securities transactions, including IPOs and follow-on offerings.
  • Advised public companies on SEC reporting, corporate governance and M&A transactions.
  • Drafted and reviewed SEC filings.
  • Advised clients on shareholder meetings, proxy statements and board meeting preparation.

Education

J.D. -

University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI
05.1998

B.A. - English

Columbia University
New York, New York
05.1992

Skills

  • Securities Law & Compliance
  • Corporate Governance
  • SEC & FINRA Filings
  • Securities Listings
  • Public & Private Offerings
  • Regulatory Advisory
  • Alternative Investment Products
  • Investment Management
  • Executive Advising
  • Risk Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Drafting

Timeline

Senior Counsel

Dykema Gossett PLLC
01.2022 - 03.2024

Senior Counsel

Husch Blackwell LLP
05.2021 - 12.2021

Caregiver

JAD Care, LLC
10.2019 - 05.2021

Special Counsel

Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.
08.2015 - 09.2019

Vice President and Senior Counsel

BMO Financial Group
09.2009 - 07.2015

Associate

Foley & Lardner LLP
06.2005 - 09.2009

J.D. -

University of Wisconsin

B.A. - English

Columbia University
Julie D'Angelo