Mark Hiraide

Partner, Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP | Sr. Legal Director & Policy Counsel at ICAN |Former SEC Branch Chief | Former Special Assistant U.S. Attorney | Author With over 30 years of experience spanning private practice and federal service, I help companies navigate the complex landscape of securities law and capital formation. As a former SEC Branch Chief and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, I bring unique dual-perspective expertise to every client engagement. What I Do: • Guide companies through capital raises and disclosure compliance • Represent clients in securities litigation and enforcement matters • Counsel startups to middle-market companies, investment professionals, and executives • Specialize in emerging areas including digital assets, tokens, STOs, and online capital formation Notable Achievements: • Testified before the U.S. Senate Banking Committee on JOBS Act investor protections • Drafted California's seed-stage equity crowdfunding law (AB 511), enacted January 2022 • Authored Thomson Reuters treatises on Representing Startup Companies and SEC Crowdfunding Rules • Former SEC Division of Enforcement Branch Chief and Corporation Finance Attorney-Advisor • Former Special Assistant U.S. Attorney My practice centers on protecting both companies and investors. I help businesses avoid costly disclosure violations that can result in personal liability for officers and directors, while also representing investors seeking recovery when material information is omitted. Current Leadership Roles: • Los Angeles County Bar Association Trustee & Immediate Past Chair, Business Law Section • Chairman, CSUDH Incubator Advisory Board • Board Member, South Bay Entrepreneurial Center Whether you're an entrepreneur raising capital, an investor protecting your interests, or a company navigating securities compliance, I combine deep regulatory knowledge with practical business insight to achieve results. Let's connect to discuss how I can help with your securities law and capital markets needs.