Ronak Patel

RBefore entering private practice, Ronak served as Deputy Securities Commissioner of Texas and worked very closely with state and federal securities regulators across the country. He now uses his experience to support clients throughout the country to identify solutions to complex securities regulatory issues and to guide them through regulatory investigations and enforcement matters. Ronak delivers uniquely deep insights into state securities regulatory issues and regularly guides clients through challenging state investigations with efficiency and effective advocacy.

Ronak represents broker-dealers, investment advisers, private equity firms, hedge funds and other private funds, and other institutions in government investigations, securities law enforcement matters and related litigation. He also counsels clients on a range of fintech and cryptocurrency-related issues and regulatory best practices associated with emerging technologies. Ronak has served as lead counsel in several high-profile investigations involving Ponzi fraud schemes, broker misconduct, complex investment products, and alleged breaches of fiduciary duties. In addition to defending clients in litigation and regulatory investigations, Ronak utilizes his extensive regulatory experience to advise clients on how to identify and minimize regulatory risk.

State Bar of Texas

Co-Chair of the American Bar Association's (ABA) Litigation Section's SRO/State Regulatory Sub-Committee

Baylor Law School

J.D.

2002

Baylor University

B.S.

1999