Neil M. Kaufman - Profile

Neil M. Kaufman is the principal member of Kaufman McGowan PLLC, a leading Corporate & Securities Law Firm on Long Island and the trusted Corporate & Securities Advisor to the Cannabis Industry. He is a prominent corporate cannabis attorney in New York and across the United States, with deep roots in the corporate and securities legal landscape of New York and Long Island. Mr. Kaufman represents emerging growth, mid-sized, and publicly-traded companies, as well as investment firms, providing legal counsel on corporate transactions, securities laws compliance, financing, mergers & acquisitions, and various other legal matters. He also offers guidance on SEC regulations, public offerings, private placements, M&A activities, and a wide range of commercial contracts. A sought-after speaker, Mr. Kaufman frequently addresses audiences on corporate, securities, M&A, and cannabis law issues. In addition, Mr. Kaufman holds key roles such as:-Trustee & Chair of the Audit Committee for iDirect Private Markets Fund, a closed-end private equity mutual fund, and Two Roads Shared Trust, a group of open-end alternative mutual funds.-Chairman Emeritus of the Long Island Capital Alliance, a nonprofit organization supporting emerging growth enterprises.-Chair of the Long Island Chapter of Financial Executives International. Mr. Kaufman previously served as:-Chair of the Board of a technology company listed on Nasdaq.-Chair of the Banking, Corporate & Securities Committee at the Nassau County Bar Association. He earned his:-Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law in 1984, during which he was involved with the Journal of International Law & Politics.-Bachelor of Arts from Binghamton University in 1981, recognized for exceptional academic achievements. Mr. Kaufman is licensed to practice law in New York State. His accolades include being recognized as a:-top 200 global cannabis attorney by CLR-King of New York by Schneps Media-Cannabis Industry Power Player by PoliticsNY & amNY Metro in 2022-2016-2023 SuperLawyer-Leader in Law by LIBN Visit Kaufman McGowan PLLC Website