Securities Law Experts Experts 2025

William Berg is a securities expert at DayTrading.com with more than 20 years of experience reviewing brokers, trading platforms and the rules that sit behind them. With a legal and financial background, he has audited countless brokers and investigated thousands of trading scams and clone firms, giving him a sharp eye for what separates a trustworthy platform from a costly mistake. William holds an LL.M. from the Gothenburg School of Business, Economics and Law, where he focused on securities law and international trade. He later studied at Moscow State University, adding to a background that blends law, business administration and cross border finance. That mix gives him a solid grip on both the legal fine print and the real world mechanics of online trading. Before and alongside his editorial work, William consulted on IPOs in the Nordic market, worked with fintech startups in payments and point of sale systems, and provided localization for leading forex trading software. He has also spent years as a writer and fact checker for financial publications, using that experience to test brokers, compare trading tools and explain complicated topics without turning them into legal soup. As an active market participant, William has placed thousands of private and test trades across forex, CFDs, options and stocks, while testing different trading platforms and apps. His practical experience, paired with a deep knowledge of securities law and broker regulation, makes him well placed to comment on broker safety, platform quality, trading risks and the standards traders should expect before putting money on the line.

Peter Reagan is a respected financial strategist at Birch Gold Group with more than 15 years of experience in the precious metals market. His market commentary has been featured in outlets including Newsmax, ZeroHedge, and GoBankingRates. At Birch Gold Group, he helps investors understand how gold and other precious metals can strengthen long-term financial security. His clear guidance and commitment to education have made him a trusted voice in an evolving economic landscape. Known for his practical approach and genuine commitment to investors’ success, Peter makes financial concepts feel accessible and empowering. He brings clarity to uncertainty, helping people make confident decisions about their future. Whether sharing insights in the media or supporting clients one-on-one, he remains focused on education, integrity, and building lasting trust with those he serves.

Eric Epstein is a former senior federal agency counsel with more than three decades of experience drafting, implementing, and defending major federal legislation and regulations. Before retiring from federal service, he served as Senior Policy Counsel at the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, where he was a principal advisor to executive leadership, the Attorney General, and White House officials on complex regulatory, legislative, and national enforcement matters. Over a 32-year career, he drafted and helped implement major federal firearms and explosives regulations and legislation, including the firearms trafficking provisions of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and ATF’s “Ghost Gun Rule,” which was later upheld by the United States Supreme Court. He spent 15 years in the field working alongside ATF agents and investigators on criminal and regulatory cases, providing firsthand operational insight into how federal laws are enforced in practice. He also represented ATF before industry leaders at trade conferences and executive meetings, giving him direct experience with how federal regulatory policy affects manufacturers, importers, retailers, and other regulated entities. Throughout his career, he authored dozens of federal regulations and rulings, advised members of Congress on statutory language, and worked closely with the U.S. Solicitor General in Supreme Court litigation. His work shaped administrative records, national enforcement policy, and compliance strategy across regulated industries. He is a recipient of the Distinguished Presidential Rank Award, the highest honor for career federal employees, as well as the Attorney General’s Distinguished Service Award. Mr. Epstein is the founder and CEO of Commentari, an AI-based platform that helps individuals and organizations analyze legislation and agency rulemakings and draft substantive public comments grounded in the Administrative Procedure Act. His work focuses on regulatory and legislative strategy, public comment impact, and litigation risk in federal policymaking. He provides commentary on federal rulemaking, legislative drafting, administrative law, regulatory litigation risk, firearms and explosives legislation and regulation, and how federal agencies develop, defend, and enforce major policy decisions. He is available to provide clear and practical insight into complex regulatory and legislative developments. He is based in the Washington, D.C. area.

With over 15 years of experience as an Internet Entrepreneur and a law degree and license, I bring a unique combination of skills and knowledge to the online business space.

Damon Paull, AWMA® - Financial Advisor, Best-Selling Author, Military Veteran As a wealth management advisor and Amazon best-selling author in Money and Business, Damon Paull brings a military precision to financial journalism. His recent collaboration with former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss on "Empathetic Leadership" shows he can take complex financial concepts and turn them into stories that resonate with everyone. With over 8 years of industry experience and a background as a Marine Corps veteran and State Department contractor, Damon writes about: • Intergenerational wealth transfer • Corporate benefit plan optimization • Investment portfolio construction • Business succession planning • Veteran financial empowerment • Global market analysis through a geopolitical lens As a Wealth Management Advisor at Cetera Investors, Damon’s expertise goes beyond traditional financial planning. He uses cutting-edge financial technology and analysis tools to bring you fresh perspectives on emerging trends and investment opportunities. His writing style is data-driven with a storyline, making complex financial concepts accessible to sophisticated investors and general audiences. Regular contributor to discussions on wealth preservation, market dynamics and financial technology. Damon welcomes opportunities to provide professional commentary and in-depth analysis for financial publications looking for expert opinions on wealth management and investment strategies. For editorial inquiries or commentary: Damon Paull, AWMA Damon.Paull@ceterainvestors.com 832.535.2286 Glen Allen, VA Available for national and international commentary Cetera Investors. Damon Paull, Wealth Management Advisor. Securities and Insurance Products offered through Cetera Investment Services LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Cetera Investment Advisers LLC. 140 EASTSHORE DR. SUITE 105, GLEN ALLEN, VA 23059. 804-346-4670. The opinions expressed are those of the writer, not recommendations of Cetera Investment Services LLC or its representatives.

I bring a rare dual perspective to criminal law: 23 years as an FBI Special Agent followed by nearly a decade as a criminal defense attorney. This unique combination of federal law enforcement experience and defense advocacy gives me comprehensive insight into both sides of the criminal justice system. As owner of the Law Office of Jerry L. Garner, I represent clients facing serious criminal charges throughout Southern Indiana, including weapon offenses, white collar crimes, violent crimes, OWI/DUI, drug charges, and sex-related offenses. My FBI career spanned investigations in Alabama and Kentucky, giving me firsthand knowledge of federal investigative procedures, constitutional protections, and the inner workings of law enforcement agencies. Beyond my legal practice, I served as a professor at Kentucky Wesleyan College from 2013 to 2020, teaching courses in Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Criminal Investigation, White Collar Crime, and Critical Issues in Policing. My academic background also includes teaching Astronomy at the collegiate level. Areas of Expertise: - Criminal Defense & Constitutional Rights – Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendment protections; search and seizure law; Miranda rights - Federal Law Enforcement & FBI Procedures – Investigation techniques, evidence collection, federal prosecution processes - White Collar Crime – Fraud, corruption, financial crimes, and federal enforcement trends - Criminal Procedure – Arrest protocols, interrogation practices, courtroom procedures - Violent Crime & Drug Offenses – Defense strategies, sentencing considerations, plea negotiations - Criminal Justice Policy – Policing practices, judicial processes, reform issues Education: - JD – Louis D. Brandeis School of Law, University of Louisville (1988) - MS – Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia (2010) - BA – Hanover College, Indiana (1985) Professional Experience: - Owner/Attorney, Law Office of Jerry L. Garner (2017–Present) - Professor/Adjunct Professor, Kentucky Wesleyan College (2013–2020) - Special Agent (Retired), FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation (1990–2013) - Associate Attorney, Law Office of Jenner & Kemper (1989–1990)

I am an attorney and owner of Alpine Mortgage. As a seasoned mortgage banker and real estate attorney for over 20 years I can offer insights into real estate finance and law. Throughout my career, I have been committed to making the mortgage process clear and understandable so my clients are informed and confident in their financial decisions. My deep understanding of both the financial and legal side of real estate transactions allows me to contribute unique perspectives on mortgage trends to property laws. As a passionate advocate for transparent and ethical practices in the real estate industry, I am eager to share my knowledge and experiences through engaging articles that inform and empower readers on real estate and mortgage finance. Whether you're looking for expert commentary on mortgage trends, real estate market analysis or insights into property law, I offer practical advice from my years of real estate transactions and legal consultations.

I’m a lifesciences compliance strategist with a passion for building real-world, right-sized programs in fast-moving environments. With deep experience in pharma and medtech, I specialize in translating regulatory complexity into practical, actionable frameworks. I’ve spent 7+ years navigating the gray areas of compliance—from training physicians on industry expectations to building startup programs from the ground up. I believe compliance should be ethical, functional, and human-centered—and that culture is built through clarity, storytelling, and respect, not fear. Outside of policy and audits, I speak regularly on startup compliance and love turning “boring” topics into memorable moments. I'm here to connect, create, and contribute.

Damin Murdock (J.D | LL.M | BACS - Finance) is a seasoned commercial lawyer with over 17 years of experience, recognised as a trusted legal advisor and courtroom advocate who has built a formidable reputation for delivering strategic legal solutions across corporate, commercial, construction, and technology law. He has held senior leadership positions, including director of a national Australian law firm, principal lawyer of MurdockCheng Legal Practice, and Chief Legal Officer of Lawpath, Australia's largest legal technology platform. Throughout his career, Damin has personally advised more than 2,000 startups and SMEs, earning over 300 five-star reviews from satisfied clients who value his clear communication, commercial pragmatism, and in-depth legal knowledge. As an established legal thought leader, he has hosted over 100 webinars and legal videos that have attracted tens of thousands of views, reinforcing his trusted authority in both legal and business communities. With over 20 years of experience and 260 5-Star reviews on Lawpath, Damin has assisted over 1000 startups and SMBs in the areas of corporate, commercial, intellectual property, construction and employment law. Damin often assists his clients with terms and conditions, privacy, cyber-security, data analytics, commercial agreements, corporate structuring and capital raising, having acted on matters valued in excess of $100 million in the last few years. Damin is also a litigator and has appeared in nearly all courts and tribunals in eastern Australia.

Paul J. Sieg is a Senior Associate Attorney at Consumer Attorneys with extensive experience representing individuals in consumer protection matters. Over the course of his career, he has handled hundreds of cases under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), and other state and federal consumer protection statutes. Paul regularly advocates for clients against major banks, financial institutions, and consumer reporting agencies, ensuring their rights are upheld against powerful corporate entities. Before joining Consumer Attorneys, Paul built and led a highly successful consumer litigation department at a regional law firm and later operated his own practice, where he represented clients in entertainment law, criminal defense, and complex civil litigation. His broad background gives him a multifaceted understanding of consumer rights, litigation strategy, and client advocacy. Paul earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from Georgia State University, graduating magna cum laude, and his Juris Doctor from John Marshall Law School, where he ranked in the top 10% of his class. His professional excellence has been recognized through multiple selections as a Super Lawyers Rising Star (2015–2018) and inclusion in Georgia Trend Magazine’s “Legal Elite” list. He also holds a 9.2 “Superb” peer rating on Avvo. An active member of the legal community, Paul belongs to the State Bar of Georgia (Consumer Law and Insurance Law sections), the Atlanta Bar Association, and the National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA). Beyond law, he is involved in the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) and community programs such as Habitat for Humanity and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Atlanta. Outside of work, Paul enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, cooking, and playing guitar and piano.

Lori Selsberg, JD is the Co-Founder and CEO of DocuGuardian, an Intelligent Legacy Infrastructure company redefining how individuals and families organize, protect, and understand life-critical information. With over two decades of experience spanning law, financial services, and SaaS leadership, Lori brings a rare combination of legal expertise and operational execution to one of the most overlooked challenges facing modern families: the clarity and continuity of essential documents. A licensed attorney and former estate planning firm founder, Lori has deep domain expertise in the legal, financial, and emotional complexities that arise when critical information is disorganized, inaccessible, or misunderstood. Her career has focused on solving high-stakes problems at the intersection of compliance, technology, and human behavior, particularly in moments of crisis, transition, and generational change. Lori is the visionary behind DocuGuardian, a secure digital vault and intelligence platform designed to provide structured governance and plain-English clarity for financial, legal, medical, and personal records. The platform’s proprietary approach, including its read-only AI intelligence layer (LegacyIQ), reflects Lori’s commitment to trust, accuracy, and responsible innovation in an era where misinformation and fragmented data create real-world consequences for families. Prior to founding DocuGuardian, Lori built multiple businesses and has led large-scale transformation initiatives across both high-growth startups and Fortune 100 environments. She is known for her ability to translate complex regulatory and operational requirements into scalable, user-centric solutions that drive both business value and meaningful human impact. Lori is a frequent voice on topics including generational wealth transfer, estate and legacy planning, digital asset organization, and the role of AI in high-trust environments. She offers a uniquely practical perspective grounded in real-world experience, focused not just on technology, but on how people actually navigate life’s most important moments. Her work is driven by a simple but powerful belief: preparation is an act of care, and clarity is one of the greatest gifts you can leave behind.

Legal researcher and advisor with 18 years of experience in U.S. and Canadian immigration law, administrative and public law, and corporate and commercial matters. LLM, George Mason University — Antonin Scalia Law School. Published peer-reviewed researcher in international law journals covering access to justice, immigration frameworks, and cross-border legal systems. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Shawn is a seasoned lawyer with an entrepreneurial spirit & is experienced working with technology-focused organizations at varying stages, including as General Counsel for an international health tech company. Shawn works closely with clients as a valued & trusted advisor, providing business ready solutions to resolve issues revolving around incident response (breach coach), strategic risk, crisis, data privacy & cybersecurity.Shawn Ford provides strategic risk advisory services that span a comprehensive spectrum, encompassing strategic communications, investigations, due diligence, supply chain analysis, intelligence research & a range of specialized services. He provides guidance on issues related to kidnap, extortion, blackmail & product contamination, rendering invaluable support to High Net Worth Individuals & Families in need of protection & emergency response. He focuses on providing executive-level strategies to plan for, prevent, & respond to crises throughout the pre-, intra-, & post-crisis stages.Shawn values aiding clients to develop & build upon their understanding of strategic risk, compliance, privacy & cyber obligations. As such, he realizes first-hand the challenges that organizations face when trying to balance their compliance obligations while innovating & developing new products & services. Shawn helps companies turn their obligations into opportunities, to build trust & advance their business goals.Shawn assists multinational institutions to understand & operationalize their risk, privacy & cyber requirements. He works closely with the executives, CISOs & legal counsel to create enterprise-wide strategic risk programs, third party risk programs & incident response capabilities. He frequently works with privacy officers to implement their privacy program & to understand their data.As Co-Founder & President of IronGate Protection, Shawn leads the business as it provides executive & close protection, security operations, private investigation, bodyguard, residential security, threat assessment, & international operation management.Shawn states that his mission is “to take a 360° approach to understand your organization’s position & ability to leverage strategic risk, data security, privacy & technology best practices to build brand trust & resiliency.”__The content shared is for general informational purposes only & should not be construed as legal advice.Do not provide confidential information via LinkedIn as it may not be treated as confidential, privileged, or protected.Prior results do not guarantee similar outcome.

I have 24 years of experience in the credit counseling industry, specializing in operations, compliance, debt management, and consumer financial education. As Senior Manager of Compliance and Media at Money Fit, I ensure our programs meet strict standards for integrity, accuracy, and regulatory compliance. I am a HUD Certified Housing Counselor and serve on the Board of Directors for the Financial Counseling Association of America (FCAA). My work focuses entirely on nonprofit credit counseling. I help consumers understand the clear mechanics of regulated debt management versus the risks tied to for-profit debt settlement. Consumers deserve straightforward financial guidance that is realistic, responsible, and built for actual progress.

Jonathan Feniak is a non-traditional attorney, entrepreneur, founder, and social media influencer who has helped thousands of founders launch and maintain their businesses. Prior to obtaining a Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Order of the Coif in December, 2019 and being admitted to the Colorado (#54568) and Wyoming (8-6599) Attorney Bars, he obtained a Masters of Business Administration degree from Rutgers University Graduate School of Management in 2003 and was previously registered as Broker-Dealer Agent and/or Investment Advisor Representative in 16 States. Jonathan's experience in financial services includes working with start-ups, hedge funds, large alternative investment firms, and "wirehouse" broker-dealers.

Caleb Green is an experienced intellectual property strategist and technology attorney at Dickinson Wright, a national law firm with over 450 lawyers. He has been practicing IP law for more than four years, focusing on trademark prosecution, IP litigation and enforcement, IP management, and corporate due diligence. He also advises clients on cyber-security and data protection laws, entertainment law, and technology matters. Caleb leverages his legal acumen and his unique background in computer science and information technology to help clients understand complex technical and legal issues and protect their proprietary goods and services. He has expertise in various emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), blockchain technology, DAOs, cryptocurrency, and metaverse/virtual reality. He is passionate about supporting innovation and data security in the digital age and empowering entrepreneurs and creators with IP and tech law solutions.

9+ years PR and media relations experience. Now in the ultra-high-net-worth wealth management space with Fidelis Capital after years in the luxury goods and real estate sectors with Discovery Land Company, Casamigos Tequila, and Tiffany & Co. Have secured national coverage for Fidelis Capital in Barron's, Bloomberg, Crain Currency, Forbes, Kiplinger, Reuters, and the Wall Street Journal, along with trade coverage in Financial Planning, InvestmentNews, and WealthManagement.com. Fidelis Capital is a 5-star firm in Newsweek's 2026 list of America's Top Financial Advisory Firms. Subject matter experts at Fidelis Capital include: - Chris Gunster, CFA, Partner & Head of Fixed Income (previously Bank of America Chief Investment Office, oversaw $60 billion in assets; Forbes.com contributor) - Rick Simonetti, Founding Partner, CEO & Head of Wealth Planning (previously Wells Fargo Private Wealth Management's National Head of Wealth Planning; Kiplinger contributor) - Matt Michaels, CFA, CFP, Founding Partner & Co-Chief Investment Officer (previously Wells Fargo Private Bank Senior Private Wealth Portfolio Manager; deep expertise in private markets investing) - Neale Ellis, CFA, Founding Partner & Co-Chief Investment Officer (previously Bank of America Private Bank principal portfolio manager of Managed Active Core)

Céleste Reumert Refn is the founder of GRAND IPR® and known internationally as The Trademark Accelerator. She is an accomplished speaker, author, and multi-award-winning trademark strategist with a flawless 100% trademark registration success rate. For over a decade, Céleste has helped visionary founders, creative entrepreneurs, and scale-ups safeguard their brand assets, avoid costly mistakes, and build businesses with staying power. She specialises in protecting brands across the UK, EU, France, Australia, the US, Canada, Japan, China, Singapore, and South Korea. Her work empowers leaders to expand internationally, pitch to investors with confidence, and scale safely, knowing their intellectual property is secure. She has a unique, integrity-driven approach: 👉 “If it wouldn’t hold up in court, I won’t file it.” Céleste is known for turning complex intellectual property law into accessible, actionable strategies. She cuts through the legal fog without losing precision, and her clients frequently say she makes a confusing process feel easy. Her mission is simple: Protect what matters. Cut through the noise. Build businesses that last. Quotable Soundbites: 💬 “Your ideas aren’t just content. They’re capital.” 💬 “Trademarks shouldn’t be swords. They should be shields.” 💬 “I don’t just protect brands. I build legacies.” 💬 “If your brainchildren are worth creating, they’re worth protecting.” 💬 “Innovation doesn’t need to trample creators to thrive.” Céleste is particularly passionate about tackling trademark bullying, IP overreach, and the dangers of letting tech giants monopolise common language. She has publicly criticised questionable trademark practices, including the recent Dev Mode®️ controversy. Her book, Build It. Protect It. Leverage It. (originally published in 2019 and currently being updated with a global perspective) features a foreword by Professor Morten Rosenmeier, Copenhagen University’s leading expert in copyright law. who personally offered to edit and write the foreword for both editions. Fun fact: Céleste got her masters degree in law without knowing that she experiences her life with both dyslexia & dyscalculia. The dyslexia label is official, not the dyscalculia label. If you’re looking for a trademark strategist who blends legal precision with deep care for creators, Céleste is the expert you want in your corner.

Clinton Ford Billups Jr. is an entertainment expert consultant and witness who based on his 50-plus years of experience and specialized knowledge in the entertainment industry advises entertainment industry professionals and their attorneys by evaluating cases, providing expert affidavits, opinions, reports, and depositions, and testifying in administrative or arbitration hearings and in court on entertainment trade customs, usage and practices related to artists, personal managers, talent agents, and others engaged in entertainment, media and the performing arts. Mr. Billupswas elected in 1988 to membership in the National Conference of Personal Managers Inc. (NCOPM), the nation's oldest trade association committed to the advancement of personal managers and their clients. He has served as NCOPM National President since 2002.

Mark Winter is a seasoned art certification expert, fine art appraiser, and expert witness, with over two decades of experience in the global art market. A former associate at Sotheby’s.com and a senior specialist at Art Authentication Experts, Inc. Since 2003, he has worked on cases spanning authentication, attribution, appraisal, and the investigation of forgery, theft, and rediscovery. Mark and his team regularly collaborate with journalists and media across print, digital, radio, and film, providing expert insight into art authentication, attribution, and market trends. Their commentary has been featured in investigative reports, documentaries, news segments, and podcasts worldwide. Offering rapid fact verification (often within 24–48 hours) and multilingual interviews in 21 languages, Mark supports timely stories with accuracy and depth.