About
Laura S. is an attorney and principal at The Law Office of Lara Slachta who specializes in fund formation and investment management, particularly in venture capital, cryptocurrency and blockchain funds, and hedge funds. She represents fund managers and limited partners in private fund transactions and leads a FinTech/Blockchain practice group. S. holds FINRA licenses including Series 7, 63, 79, 82, and 24, and serves as an advisor to Texture Capital, a FINRA-member broker dealer in digital securities.
Experience
- The Law Office of Lara SlachtaPrincipalcurrent2024 — presentOrleans, MA
- Gesmer Updegrove LLPPartner2023 — 2024Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- FisherBroyles, LLPPartner and Chair of the Private Investment Funds Group2013 — 2023Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Bequia Securities, LLCCEO, CCO, Founder2016 — 2020Boston, MA
- Wellington ManagementVice President, Counsel2011 — 2013Wellington Management
- WilmerHaleSenior Associate2007 — 2011Greater Boston Area
- Cravath, Swaine & MooreCorporate Transactional Associate2004 — 2007Greater New York City Area and London, England
- Peace Corps Volunteer JordanPCV1999 — 2001Amman, Jordan
Skills & more
General Securities PrincipalNonprofit VolunteeringNonprofit OrganizationsCryptoAdvising ClientsInterpersonal SkillsDrafting AgreementsLawAdmitted to PracticeInvestment Advisers ActLegal ComplianceLegal Advice
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Investment LawGeneral Corporate CounselContract NegotiationInvestment ManagementSmart ContractsInvestmentsContract LawSeries 7Blockchainseries 79FINRARegulatory ComplianceLanguages Arabic · English · Spanish
From Laura's professional profile.
Colleagues at Iron Key Capital
David A.
Governance Advisor at Iron Key Capital
Elaine R.
Partnerships at Iron Key Capital
Humaira C.
Chief of Staff at Iron Key Capital
Joseph Argiro
Founder at Iron Key Capital
Josh D.
CBDO at Iron Key Capital
Kenley P.
CTO at Iron Key Capital
Kris K.
Venture Principal at Iron Key Capital
Madhav S.
Head of Operations at Iron Key Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Laura S.?
- Laura S. is an attorney and principal at The Law Office of Lara Slachta who specializes in fund formation and investment management, particularly in venture capital, cryptocurrency and blockchain funds, and hedge funds. She represents fund managers and limited partners in private fund transactions and leads a FinTech/Blockchain practice group. S. holds FINRA licenses including Series 7, 63, 79, 82, and 24, and serves as an advisor to Texture Capital, a FINRA-member broker dealer in digital securities.
- Where does Laura S. work?
- Laura S. is Legal Advisor at Iron Key Capital.
- Where did Laura S. go to school?
- Laura S. studied at Yale Law School (J.D.); The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) (Master’s Degree, International Development Economics and Gender); Providence College (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science).
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Also attended The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)980
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