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Mario A. Richards

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Richards Mario
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marichards@Venable.com
Baltimore, MD
T +1 410.528.4622 F +1 410.244.7742
Mario Richards handles a wide range of corporate law matters, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, joint ventures, corporate finance, securities transactions, and corporate governance. Mario has a particular focus on Maryland corporate law related to real estate investment trusts (REITs). He regularly advises startups and emerging growth and later-stage companies across an array of industries, including technology, healthcare, and finance.

Mario has represented issuers in multiple stock and debt offerings, and provides ongoing advice on federal and state securities matters to public and private companies. He also represents investors and developers in real estate joint ventures for commercial, industrial, and multifamily projects.

During law school, Mario was a member of the Duke Law Start-Up Ventures Clinic, where he advised clinic clients on entity formation and drafted documents related to client commercialization strategies and operational issues.

Related Practices

Insights

Thought Leadership

August 01, 2019

SEC Sued to Exempt Finders from Broker-Dealer Regulation
SEC Sued to Exempt Finders from Broker-Dealer Regulation

July-August 2018

Finders & Unregistered Broker-Dealers
Finders & Unregistered Broker-Dealers

July 05, 2018

Concerns About Form D Publicity and Alternatives for Early-Stage Companies and Investment Fund Sponsors
Concerns About Form D Publicity and Alternatives for Early-Stage Companies and Investment Fund Sponsors
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Recent News

August 28, 2017

Venable LLP represents the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of NorthStar Real Estate Income II, Inc.
Venable LLP represents the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of NorthStar Real Estate Income II, Inc.

August 15, 2017

Venable represents 1st Mariner Bank in connection with a definitive agreement and plan of reorganization with Howard Bancorp, Inc.
Venable represents 1st Mariner Bank in connection with a definitive agreement and plan of reorganization with Howard Bancorp, Inc.

September 14, 2016

Venable’s Corporate and Securities Team Represents Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation in $135 Million Preferred Public Stock Offering
Venable’s Corporate and Securities Team Represents Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation in $135 Million Preferred Public Stock Offering
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Credentials
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Education

  • J.D. Duke University School of Law 2013
    • Member, Duke Law Start-Up Ventures Clinic
    • Student contributor, American Bar Association, Antitrust Section, Exemptions and Immunities Committee
  • B.A. University of Maryland 2010

Bar Admissions

  • Maryland

Recognition
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  • The Best Lawyers in America, Ones to Watch, 2021

Community
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Pro Bono

  • Mentor to students through The Fund for American Studies

Volunteerism

  • Member, Associate Council, Junior Achievement of Central Maryland