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The LawVisory Team
Our Global Team of experienced legal and compliance professionals who are experts at SEC compliance led by Jeffrey Smith, a commercial and securities lawyer and entrepreneur who understands what a business needs.
Our Founding Member
Mr. Jeff Smith is a highly experienced securities, tax, business, M&A, regulatory compliance, digital assets, capital markets, and FinTech attorney with over 26 years of experience strengthening the legal and compliance functions of financial services companies, investment advisers, broker-dealers, digital asset companies, family offices, technology companies, and investment vehicles. He has represented companies at all stages of maturity with their legal and compliance needs related to capital and debt raising efforts via private and public offerings. He has also served as Chief Legal Officer and Chief Compliance Officer for many companies while also working in the Director of Enforcement’s office at the Securities and Exchange Commission and serving as Investigative Counsel for President Obama at the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission. Mr. Smith also serves on public company boards and was highly instrumental in facilitating the merger between Digital World Acquisition Corp and Trump Media & Technology Group, resulting in Trump Media becoming a publicly traded, well-resourced company. Mr. Smith also advises presidents, heads of parliament and ministers throughout Africa as part of his work in international economic development and is an expert in tax structuring and asset preservation planning. He has also been a pioneer in the development of tradable fractional and partitioned interests in rarities and real world asset tokenization as a co-founder of RarityX.
- Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs)—from startup through annual reviews and SEC exams
- Blockchain, Crypto & Digital Asset Companies—launch, token compliance, general counsel
- Tech Founders & Startups—capital raise, contracts, compliance, and strategic legal growth
- International Companies—U.S. market entry, SEC filings, regulatory advisory
- Venture Funds & Investors—due diligence, deal structuring, SEC documentation
EDUCATION
- Master of Laws in Securities & Financial Regulation from Georgetown University Law Center
- Juris Doctor from University of Kentucky
- Bachelors of Science in Accountancy from University of Kentucky
CREDENTIALS
- Investment Adviser Certified Compliance Professional (NRS Education), with an additional certification in Hedge Fund compliance
- Certified in Risk Management (International Institute of Professional Education and Research)
- Certified Regulatory and Compliance Professional FINRA Institute at Wharton
- FINRA Series 14 (Compliance Officer)
- California Real Estate Broker
The Team
Our people are at the center of what we do. Meet the attorneys, compliance professionals, business advisors, and specialists who bring their experience and perspective to our clients every day.
Ms. Bermann specializes in corporate law and compliance. She has extensive experience in mergers, acquisitions, governance, and regulatory compliance involving SEC and FINRA. Additionally, she is a Data Protection Officer with experience in privacy law, including GDPR and CCPA. Bermann holds a Certified Securities Compliance Professional (CSCP) designation from the National Society of Compliance Professional and has more than fifteen years of experience at top-tier legal firms, coordinating lawyers and providing legal advice globally.
Mr. Lucich specializes in investment advisory compliance, regulatory oversight, and risk management for SEC-registered investment advisers. He has extensive experience in chief compliance officer and compliance leadership roles, overseeing governance, regulatory compliance, compliance program development, and operational risk management. Lucich holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance with a minor in Economics from the University of Massachusetts Boston and is recognized for his deep expertise in investment adviser compliance and fiduciary oversight.
Mr. Almerino is a corporate lawyer with extensive experience in international business, securities regulation, and digital assets compliance. He has served as an in‑house counsel for a VC‑backed blockchain startup, where he gained deep expertise in compliance, capital markets, and U.S. securities law within global regulatory frameworks. With a professional history spanning roles in corporate law, litigation, employment and labor law, criminal law, real estate, taxation, and regulatory compliance, Mr. Almerino brings a comprehensive understanding of both traditional and emerging legal environments.
Ms. Largo has a strong academic and professional foundation in corporate law and intellectual property, enabling her to provide well‑rounded legal support to clients navigating complex commercial and regulatory matters. In addition to her regulatory practice, Ms. Panaligan leads LawVisory’s Fashion & Luxury Law practice, advising emerging and established brands on intellectual property strategy, brand protection, commercial structuring, and regulatory risk management in cross-border markets.
Mr. Olmos has a strong legal background and specialization in international business, he is highly qualified to provide comprehensive advice and support to businesses and law firms, ensuring successful market entry and operations in the global market. He is a legal consultant with more than six years of experience in areas such as corporate law, international business law and international tax planning. Olmos holds a Certified Securities Compliance Professional (CSCP) designation from the National Society of Compliance Professional.
Ms. Panaligan has a strong academic and professional foundation in corporate law and intellectual property, enabling her to provide well‑rounded legal support to clients navigating complex commercial and regulatory matters. In addition to her regulatory practice, Ms. Panaligan leads LawVisory’s Fashion & Luxury Law practice, advising emerging and established brands on intellectual property strategy, brand protection, commercial structuring, and regulatory risk management in cross-border markets.
