Law Firm Latham & Watkins Rehires Zachary Fallon as Partner

Zachary Fallon, Partner, Latham & Watkins ● Photo Credit: Latham & Watkins

SAN FRANCISCO, November 4, 2024 (VSNewsNetwork.com) – Law firm Latham & Watkins has announced the return of Zachary Fallon as a partner in its Bay Area offices, joining the firm’s Emerging Companies & Growth Practice. According to the company, Fallon will focus on advising companies, investors, and market participants in the technology, fintech, and digital assets sectors, particularly on federal securities law compliance for crypto and digital assets.

"Zach is an exceptionally knowledgeable lawyer in the digital assets and crypto space, and we are delighted to welcome him back to our Bay Area offices. Zach's significant experience advising on cutting-edge issues at the intersection of financial regulation and technology greatly aligns with our strategic priorities for growth in the Bay Area and across Latham's global platform," said Tad Freese, Office Managing Partner of Latham & Watkins’ Bay Area offices.

Fallon previously co-founded Ketsal, a boutique legal and consulting firm, and earlier served nine years at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the Division of Corporate Finance and the Office of the General Counsel. His roles at the SEC included Senior Special Counsel and Special Advisor to the General Counsel. Fallon’s practice also includes policy work on legislative initiatives and defense strategies for clients in SEC and state securities investigations.

"Zach's substantial experience, gleaned from a combination of roles at the SEC and within private practice, make him a fantastic addition to our market-leading team. His comprehensive understanding of policy, legislative issues, and securities laws will help clients navigate the increasingly complex legal and regulatory framework surrounding the crypto and digital assets space," said Benjamin Potter, Global Chair of Latham's Emerging Companies & Growth Practice.

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Fallon is the latest addition to the firm’s Emerging Companies & Growth Practice, following partners Seth Gottlieb, Alex Kassai, and Brian Patterson. "Latham has the full spectrum of capabilities across top-tier corporate, regulatory, and litigation practices, providing clients comprehensive legal support throughout their lifecycle. I'm thrilled to return to the firm and collaborate with colleagues across the globe to help clients realize their strategic ambitions," said Fallon.

Fallon holds a JD from the University of California, Berkeley, an MA from the Guildford School of Acting, and a BFA from Trinity College, London.

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Source: Latham & Watkins LLP