Experience

Logica Capital Advisers, LLC

• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer, General Counsel & Partner

  • Jan 2021 - Present



WITHERS BERGMAN LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Of Counsel

  • Jan 2021 - Oct 2022

• Partner

  • Feb 2020 - Jan 2021



Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Partner - Los Angeles

  • Sep 2019 - Feb 2020

  As a partner at Sichenzia Ross Ference LLP (SRF), Mr. Tagliaferro was involved in all aspects of SRF's corporate and securities practice. Joe brings a wealth of legal and financial advisory expertise to client engagements. Joe has prior practical experience as an interbank foreign currency trader, a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Registered Representative, a small business owner, a venture capital incubator, and an entrepreneur in the fashion industry. As a partner at Sichenzia Ross Ference LLP (SRF), Mr. Tagliaferro was involved in all aspects of SRF's corporate and securities practice. Joe brings a wealth of legal and financial advisory expertise to client engagements. Joe has prior practical experience as an interbank foreign currency trader, a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Registered Representative, a small business owner, a venture capital incubator, and an entrepreneur in the fashion industry.



CKR LAW LLP — Global Presence. Local Expertise.

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner & Global Co-Chair of the Corporate & Securities Practice

  • Oct 2014 - Aug 2019

  Mr. Tagliaferro was the Global Co-Chair of CKR Law LLP's (CKR) Corporate and Securities Practice and was instrumental in establishing and managing the expansion of the firm’s Los Angeles office and the expansion of CKR's west coast presence. Joe was responsible for establishing and maintaining client relationships and referral relationships and assisting with the management of CKR's Los Angeles office while representing clients in a variety of transactional matters including domestic and… Show more Mr. Tagliaferro was the Global Co-Chair of CKR Law LLP's (CKR) Corporate and Securities Practice and was instrumental in establishing and managing the expansion of the firm’s Los Angeles office and the expansion of CKR's west coast presence. Joe was responsible for establishing and maintaining client relationships and referral relationships and assisting with the management of CKR's Los Angeles office while representing clients in a variety of transactional matters including domestic and international corporate and securities transactions, private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, investment fund formation and compliance, blockchain and digital asset transactions, investment adviser and broker-dealer formation, registration and compliance, mergers and acquisitions, real estate transactions, securities regulatory defense, entertainment and media transactions, technology development and technology transfer transactions, structured products, family office outside counsel representation, and government and internal investigations. Show less Mr. Tagliaferro was the Global Co-Chair of CKR Law LLP's (CKR) Corporate and Securities Practice and was instrumental in establishing and managing the expansion of the firm’s Los Angeles office and the expansion of CKR's west coast presence. Joe was responsible for establishing and maintaining client relationships and referral relationships and assisting with the management of CKR's Los Angeles office while representing clients in a variety of transactional matters including domestic and… Show more Mr. Tagliaferro was the Global Co-Chair of CKR Law LLP's (CKR) Corporate and Securities Practice and was instrumental in establishing and managing the expansion of the firm’s Los Angeles office and the expansion of CKR's west coast presence. Joe was responsible for establishing and maintaining client relationships and referral relationships and assisting with the management of CKR's Los Angeles office while representing clients in a variety of transactional matters including domestic and international corporate and securities transactions, private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, investment fund formation and compliance, blockchain and digital asset transactions, investment adviser and broker-dealer formation, registration and compliance, mergers and acquisitions, real estate transactions, securities regulatory defense, entertainment and media transactions, technology development and technology transfer transactions, structured products, family office outside counsel representation, and government and internal investigations. Show less



Excelsior Law, PC

• Los Angeles, California

• Founder & Managing Partner

  • Jul 2013 - Sep 2014

  Tagliaferro Law Group, APC, is a boutique corporate finance/securities law firm that provides sophisticated legal solutions to clients around the world. The founding Partner's legal expertise and unique business experience as a trader and registered representative with boutique and large financial institutions prior to law school, a combination rarely seen in the corporate legal industry, are examples of what distinguishes the Firm and its capabilities from other law firms. The Firm's founder… Show more Tagliaferro Law Group, APC, is a boutique corporate finance/securities law firm that provides sophisticated legal solutions to clients around the world. The founding Partner's legal expertise and unique business experience as a trader and registered representative with boutique and large financial institutions prior to law school, a combination rarely seen in the corporate legal industry, are examples of what distinguishes the Firm and its capabilities from other law firms. The Firm's founder has extensive expertise across numerous investment and financing strategies and a diverse client base and professional network that spans the globe, which enable the Firm to handle numerous different buy-side and sell-side transactions, strategic initiatives, and corporate/securities transactions, for investment advisers, corporate issuers, hedge funds, private equity and venture capital funds, funds of funds, broker-dealers, sponsors and other institutional and individual investors. Show less Tagliaferro Law Group, APC, is a boutique corporate finance/securities law firm that provides sophisticated legal solutions to clients around the world. The founding Partner's legal expertise and unique business experience as a trader and registered representative with boutique and large financial institutions prior to law school, a combination rarely seen in the corporate legal industry, are examples of what distinguishes the Firm and its capabilities from other law firms. The Firm's founder… Show more Tagliaferro Law Group, APC, is a boutique corporate finance/securities law firm that provides sophisticated legal solutions to clients around the world. The founding Partner's legal expertise and unique business experience as a trader and registered representative with boutique and large financial institutions prior to law school, a combination rarely seen in the corporate legal industry, are examples of what distinguishes the Firm and its capabilities from other law firms. The Firm's founder has extensive expertise across numerous investment and financing strategies and a diverse client base and professional network that spans the globe, which enable the Firm to handle numerous different buy-side and sell-side transactions, strategic initiatives, and corporate/securities transactions, for investment advisers, corporate issuers, hedge funds, private equity and venture capital funds, funds of funds, broker-dealers, sponsors and other institutional and individual investors. Show less



Tagliaferro & LoPresti, LLP

• Managing Partner & Co-Founder

  • Jul 2008 - Jun 2013

  Tagliaferro & LoPresti, LLP ("T&L") is a leading corporate and securities law firm providing comprehensive legal solutions and counsel on a diverse range of corporate business and securities-related matters. We believe in combining business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking with our work on behalf of our clients, and operate as legal counselors, business advisors, and strategic partners. At T&L, we view each client matter with a proactive, problem-solving mindset that enables us to… Show more Tagliaferro & LoPresti, LLP ("T&L") is a leading corporate and securities law firm providing comprehensive legal solutions and counsel on a diverse range of corporate business and securities-related matters. We believe in combining business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking with our work on behalf of our clients, and operate as legal counselors, business advisors, and strategic partners. At T&L, we view each client matter with a proactive, problem-solving mindset that enables us to understand our client’s objectives and keep them firmly in mind, from the beginning of each transaction to the end. Whether representing the buy or the sell side, we strive to anticipate and address legal and business issues before they arise. Our attorneys’ practical Wall Street experience helped create a law firm with a results-oriented approach to our clients’ matters. Show less Tagliaferro & LoPresti, LLP ("T&L") is a leading corporate and securities law firm providing comprehensive legal solutions and counsel on a diverse range of corporate business and securities-related matters. We believe in combining business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking with our work on behalf of our clients, and operate as legal counselors, business advisors, and strategic partners. At T&L, we view each client matter with a proactive, problem-solving mindset that enables us to… Show more Tagliaferro & LoPresti, LLP ("T&L") is a leading corporate and securities law firm providing comprehensive legal solutions and counsel on a diverse range of corporate business and securities-related matters. We believe in combining business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking with our work on behalf of our clients, and operate as legal counselors, business advisors, and strategic partners. At T&L, we view each client matter with a proactive, problem-solving mindset that enables us to understand our client’s objectives and keep them firmly in mind, from the beginning of each transaction to the end. Whether representing the buy or the sell side, we strive to anticipate and address legal and business issues before they arise. Our attorneys’ practical Wall Street experience helped create a law firm with a results-oriented approach to our clients’ matters. Show less



Fred Segal Couture

• Santa Monica, California

• Chief Financial Officer, General Counsel & Partner

  • Oct 2003 - Mar 2013

  Oversaw all aspects of the business' legal and accounting matters, and assisted in managing key relationships internationally. Oversaw all aspects of the business' legal and accounting matters, and assisted in managing key relationships internationally.



Lederer Nojima Tagliaferro & LoPresti, LLP

• Partner

  • Jan 2002 - Jun 2008

  Co-Founder and Managing Partner of the Firm and practicing attorney focusing on corporate finance, securities, hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, asset based lending, investment banking and entertainment transactions. Co-Founder and Managing Partner of the Firm and practicing attorney focusing on corporate finance, securities, hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, asset based lending, investment banking and entertainment transactions.



Fred Segal Twilight

• Santa Monica, California

• Managing Member & Founder

  • Jan 2000 - Apr 2005

  Oversaw all aspects of the business, focused primarily on the accounting and legal functions. Oversaw all aspects of the business, focused primarily on the accounting and legal functions.



Casale Coffee Nojima, LLP

• Los Angeles, California

• Senior Associate

  • Aug 1999 - Dec 2001

  Boutique corporate finance, venture capital and securities law firm. Boutique corporate finance, venture capital and securities law firm.



Elephant Systems, Inc.

• Los Angeles, California

• Vice President Business & Legal Affairs

  • Sep 1999 - Sep 2001

  Elephant Systems, Inc., a venture capital incubator in Los Angeles, California. Elephant Systems, Inc., a venture capital incubator in Los Angeles, California.



Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office

• Los Angeles, California

• Law Clerk Intern - Crimes against Peace Officers Division

  • Feb 1999 - Jun 1999



National Association of Securities Dealers Regulation (a.k.a. FINRA)

• Los Angeles, California

• Legal Intern

  • Sep 1998 - Dec 1998



Schwab Institutional

• Phoenix, Arizona

• Registered Representative & Supervisor

  • Jul 1995 - Jun 1997

  Supervisor for Scwab Institutional's International Trading & Operations including the establishment and operation of Schwab Offshore in the Cayman Islands, London and Hong Kong. Obtained FINRA Series 7 and Series 63 securities broker licenses. Supervisor for Scwab Institutional's International Trading & Operations including the establishment and operation of Schwab Offshore in the Cayman Islands, London and Hong Kong. Obtained FINRA Series 7 and Series 63 securities broker licenses.



Bierbaum Martin, Inc.

• New York, New York

• Foreign Currency Trader

  • Jul 1994 - Jul 1995

  Interbank Foreign Currency Trader with an emphasis on Spot FOREX Trading and FOREX Derivatives. Interbank Foreign Currency Trader with an emphasis on Spot FOREX Trading and FOREX Derivatives.