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Michael Zarlenga

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General Counsel at PROOF

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

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About

Michael Zarlenga has over 25 years of legal and business consulting experience and serves as General Counsel for PROOF, handling compliance, fund formations, portfolio investments, and SPV closings while supporting investor relations. He previously served as General Counsel to Carson America, Inc. and worked at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP.

Experience

  1. PROOF.VCGeneral Counselcurrent2019 — presentWashington DC-Baltimore Area
  2. The Trophy Room, LLCOwnercurrent2008 — presentAlexandria, VA
  3. The Trophy Room, LLCOwner2001 — 2008Alexandria, VA
  4. PROOF Acquisition Corp IGeneral Counsel and Corporate Secretary2021 — 2023Reston, Virginia, United States
  5. Bergstrom Attorneys PLLCOf Counsel2015 — 2018Washington DC-Baltimore Area
  6. Arsenal AttorneysOf Counsel2015 — 2018Fairfax, VA and Washington, DC
  7. Zarlenga Strategic ConsultingPrincipal2008 — 2018Alexandria, VA
  8. Carson America, Inc.General Counsel2015 — 2016Washington DC-Baltimore Area
  9. Law Enforcement Gun & Supply Co.Owner2002 — 2009Alexandria, VA
  10. Internet Verification Systems, Inc.President and General Counsel2000 — 2001Alexandria, VA
  11. Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLPAssociate Attorney1996 — 2000Washington DC-Baltimore Area
  12. Malizia, Spidi, Sloane & Fisch, PCAssociate Attorney1994 — 1996Washington DC-Baltimore Area
  13. Supreme Court of OhioStudent Judicial Extern to the Hon. Justice Paul E. Pfeifer1994Columbus, Ohio
  14. Florida Office of the Attorney GeneralCertified Legal Intern1993Tallahassee, Florida

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TrainingMarketingFinancial InstrumentsLegal AffairsCorporate GovernanceCapital MarketsSystem ImplementationsOperationsCost ReductionTechnology SolutionsVendor RelationshipsLegal Operations Management
+12 moreStrategic PlanningContract NegotiationCorporate LawLegislationPoliticsSmall BusinessNegotiationMergers & AcquisitionsDue DiligenceTeam BuildingStrategic ConsultingPublic Speaking

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Colleagues at PROOF

Bryan Ciambella
General Partner at PROOF
Ciambella Ciambella
General Partner at PROOF
Ekta Tolani
Venture Partner at PROOF
Erin Rosenthal
Executive Officer at PROOF
Ha Dao
Associate at PROOF
Jack Backus
Director at PROOF
Jennifer Schretter
General Partner - Secondaries at PROOF
John Backus
Co-Founder and Managing Partner at PROOF

Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael Zarlenga?
Michael Zarlenga has over 25 years of legal and business consulting experience and serves as General Counsel for PROOF, handling compliance, fund formations, portfolio investments, and SPV closings while supporting investor relations. He previously served as General Counsel to Carson America, Inc. and worked at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP.
Where does Michael Zarlenga work?
Michael Zarlenga is General Counsel at PROOF.
Where did Michael Zarlenga go to school?
Michael Zarlenga studied at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (JD, Law); The College of William & Mary Law School in Madrid Program (Law); The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business (BSBA, International Business).

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