Mark Chorazak

Practice Areas

Mark Chorazak is co-head of Skadden’s Financial Institutions Regulatory Group. He has extensive experience advising on the full spectrum of banking law matters, including traditional and cutting-edge bank regulatory and legislative issues. His clients range from global and regional financial institutions to fintechs and private equity sponsors.

Mr. Chorazak regularly counsels clients on issues arising under the Dodd-Frank Act, Bank Holding Company Act, Change in Bank Control Act, International Banking Act, Bank Secrecy Act and Bank Service Company Act, among other key U.S. banking laws. He also advises on authority and control questions, fintech and financial innovation issues, chartering and expansionary proposals, corporate governance practices, affiliate transaction restrictions, Volcker Rule issues, anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance, and enforcement actions. In addition, Mr. Chorazak counsels on capital and debt offerings and private investments in bank and nonbank financial institutions. He has obtained regulatory approvals on a wide range of transactions, including for some of the largest bank mergers.

Career

Prior to joining Skadden, Mr. Chorazak served as head of the U.S. bank regulatory practice and co-chair of the fintech initiative at another major international law firm.

Professional Memberships

Co-Chair, Legislation and Regulation Subcommittee, Banking Law Committee, American Bar Association; Banking Law Committee, New York City Bar Association; Board of Advisors, Center for Banking and Finance, UNC School of Law

Education