Frank Vito, Esq. | Associate
Areas of Practice
Corporate Formations, Structuring & Governance
Securities Issuances
Commercial & Technology Contract Drafting and Negotiation
General Counsel Services
Regulatory Compliance (FinCEN, SEC, CFTC, BSA, state money transmitter licensing)
Mergers and Acquisitions
Legal Operations
Education
J.D. – 2019
Drexel University, Thomas R. Kline School of Law
B.A – 2019
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Frank Vito represents startups, emerging growth, and mid-market companies as their general counsel and helps to execute strategic transactions during the entirety of their life cycles. His experience spans numerous industries, including software, blockchain technology, digital assets, financial services, and real estate, among others.
As a trusted advisor to his clients, employing a holistic approach that requires an understanding of the business issues and goals that drive legal decision-making, Frank counsels his clients on a host of matters ranging from entity formation, governance and director relations, commercial and technology transactions, equity compensation, investment financings and securities laws, as well as regulatory compliance strategies.
Additionally, Frank advises emerging fund managers on regulatory frameworks applicable to crowdfunding, private securities offerings, private investment funds, investment companies, and broker-dealers. Frank also works closely with his clients to implement processes and best practices in regard to legal operations and meeting compliance obligations. As a firm believer in fostering technological innovation and entrepreneurship, Frank often hosts free office hours and provides pro bono legal services with several organizations in Philadelphia and is very active in the entrepreneurial community.