Latham Further Expands Emerging Companies & Growth Practice with Partner Hire in Bay Area

Zachary Fallon brings significant experience advising companies, investors, and market participants in the crypto and digital assets space on federal securities law compliance.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Latham & Watkins LLP¹ is pleased to announce that Zachary Fallon has rejoined the firm's Bay Area offices as a partner in the Emerging Companies & Growth Practice. Fallon represents companies, investors, and market participants navigating the intersection of federal securities laws and innovative financial technologies. His experience spans multiple sectors, with a focus on technology, fintech, crypto, and the digital assets space.

"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," said Tad Freese, Office Managing Partner of Latham & Watkins' 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."

Fallon rejoins Latham from Ketsal, where he served as a founding partner of the boutique legal and consulting firm. Prior to Ketsal, Fallon spent nine years at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Division of Corporate Finance and Office of the General Counsel. Among other responsibilities, Fallon served as a Special Advisor to the SEC's General Counsel and later as Senior Special Counsel to the Director of the Division of Corporation Finance. Prior to the SEC, Fallon was an associate at Latham from 2006-2009.

Fallon's practice also includes policy work on legislative and other initiatives, as well as securities laws defensive work for clients that are subject to SEC or state securities laws-related investigations. Additionally, he advises clients on general corporate issues and financings.

Benjamin Potter, Global Chair of Latham's Emerging Companies & Growth Practice, said: "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."  

Fallon is the latest partner to join Latham's deep bench and expanding Emerging Companies & Growth Practice. Partners Seth Gottlieb and Alex Kassai and Brian Patterson, Global Vice Chair of Latham's Emerging Companies & Growth Practice, joined the firm's Bay Area offices in the past two years.

"Latham has the full spectrum of capabilities across top-tier corporate, regulatory, and litigation practices, providing clients comprehensive legal support throughout their lifecycle," said Fallon. "I'm thrilled to return to the firm and collaborate with colleagues across the globe to help clients realize their strategic ambitions."

Fallon received his JD from University of California, Berkeley, MA from Guildford School of Acting (now University of Surrey), and BFA from Trinity College, London.

About Latham & Watkins (lw.com)

Latham & Watkins delivers innovative solutions to complex legal and business challenges around the world. From a global platform, our lawyers advise clients on market-shaping transactions, high-stakes litigation and trials, and sophisticated regulatory matters. Latham is one of the world's largest providers of pro bono services, steadfastly supports initiatives designed to advance diversity within the firm and the legal profession, and is committed to exploring and promoting environmental sustainability.

Notes to Editors

¹Latham & Watkins operates worldwide as a limited liability partnership organized under the laws of the State of Delaware (USA) with affiliated limited liability partnerships conducting the practice in France, Hong Kong, Italy, Singapore, and the United Kingdom and as an affiliated partnership conducting the practice in Japan. Latham & Watkins operates in Israel through a limited liability company, in South Korea as a Foreign Legal Consultant Office, and in Saudi Arabia through a limited liability company.

Contacts

Tad Freese, Bay Area Offices Managing Partner, +1.650.463.3060
Benjamin Potter, Global Chair, Emerging Companies & Growth Practice, +1.650.328.4600

SOURCE Latham & Watkins LLP