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Behzad Gohari
About Behzad
Biography
Mr. Gohari has spent his career at the intersection of capital markets, law, and technology. Over two decades, and through a dozen startups, he has acted as founder, investor and strategic advisor, as well as utilizing his expertise in cross-border transactions, involving debt and equity financing. In addition to corporate development, equity investments and placements, as well as various securities offerings and financing transactions, he has served as a strategic advisor to startups from the software and biotechnology industries. He has successfully guided his clients and portfolio companies through two of the largest financial crises of the past century developing unique expertise and a deeper appreciation of the interaction between international financial regulation, and the impact of interlocking regulatory regimes on the global markets.
In addition to his JD, he has an MBA from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, and an LLM with Distinction in Securities and Financial Regulation from Georgetown University Law Center. Mr. Gohari has been quoted by Wall Street Journal’s MarketWatch, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Chicago Tribune, Compliance Week and the Law360 Blog. He has been published in the Westlaw Journal of Securities Regulation, National Mortgage News, Bank Systems & Technology, and Wall Street & Technology as an author. His academic interest is the prevention, management, and mitigation of systemic crises. Mr. Gohari has lived, worked and studied in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
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Licensed in Virginia for 4 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2021
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 7 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 29 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Gohari Law, LLC
6010 Executive Blvd., Suite 505, North Bethesda, MD, 20852
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Behzad Gohari's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | January 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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Highly recommended
Mr. Gohari has worked with our company for a while, and I highly recommend him. He always goes above and beyond to work for his clients.
Posted by anonymous | June 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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Exceptional lawyer
Mr. Gohari is an exceptional lawyer. He has helped me for a few years, and his advice, guidance and knowledge are superb. I highly recommend Mr. Gohari.
Posted by anonymous | June 9, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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Excellent attorney
Mr. Gohari is a wonderful lawyer, with a great sense of his client's needs. He goes out of his way to be available, and is very responsive. His background and expertise are impeccable. I recommend him wholeheartedly.
Posted by anonymous | January 5, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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Highly recommended
Behzad has represented our business for a few years. He's handled most of our corporate transactions, and governance issues. He's very attentive, responsive and meticulous. I highly recommend him.
Posted by John | January 4, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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Excellent Attorney
Mr. Gohari is truly a great lawyer. Above and beyond his expertise, knowledge, he is caring and detail oriented. He is responsive, timely and patient. He has worked with our business for several years and has been a delight. I highly recommend Behzad.
Behzad Gohari's Lawyer Endorsements
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Experience
Honors
2023
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
CALI, Georgetown University Law Center
2013
LLM with Distinction, Georgetown University Law Center
2013
Dean's List, Georgetown University Law Center
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Washington College Of Law At American University
2017 - Present
Adjunct Professor, University Of Maryland College Park
2005 - Present
Managing Director & General Counsel, The Althing Group, LLC
2001 - Present
Attorney, Gohari Law, LLC
Associations
2019 - Present
District of Columbia Bar AssociationMember
Maryland State Bar Association
Member
2009 - 2013
Montgomery County Bar AssociationChair - Technology Committee
Education
2013
Georgetown University Law Center
LL.M - Master of Laws
1996
Georgetown University
MBA - Master of Business Administration
1994
Widener University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2014
2013
The Wall Street Journal - MarketWatch
Media Interview: Dodd-Frank Implementation
2013
Businessweek
Media Interview: Fabrice Toure Trial
Publications
2015
2015
Orlando Sentinel
Say Hello to Deeper Recessions with Fed Audit
2014
Bank Systems & Technology
Best Practices for Regulatory Compliance
2014
Bank Systems & Technology
Can Technology Help Prevent the Next Financial Crisis?
2014
Thompson Publishing Group/West
The Eurozone: Crisis Begets Deeper Integration
2013
2013
Languages
Farsi