Marc A. Leaf is Regional Partner in Charge of the New York office of Drinker Biddle, and a trusted counselor and adviser to senior government officials, corporate leaders, and independent directors. An experienced and practical dealmaker with a proven record of success, Marc helps issuers and investors in technology, media, telecom and other industries achieve their goals in capital raising transactions, business combinations, and joint ventures.

Prior to joining Drinker Biddle, Marc served on the Executive Staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, where he was the senior legal and policy adviser to Commissioner Luis A. Aguilar for all rulemaking matters under the Division of Corporation Finance, as well as related enforcement actions and settlements recommended by the Division of Enforcement. While at the SEC, Marc advised on a wide range of issues, including the Crowdfunding Rule, Regulation D, Regulation A+, and matters relating to the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and the Financial Accounting Standards Board.