Professional Activities
Philadelphia Bar Association, Business Law Section
Recognition & Accomplishments
Chambers USA, corporate/M&A and securities law, 2010-2013
The Best Lawyers in America, securities/capital markets law, securities regulation, 2008-2021; "Lawyer of the Year," securities regulation (Philadelphia), 2019; securities/capital markets law (Philadelphia), 2021
Named "Highly Regarded—Pennsylvania" by IFLR 1000 for capital markets: debt and capital markets: equity, 2018-2020
Publications/Speaking Engagements
Co-author, "SEC Rule Amendments Aim to Improve Exempt Offering Framework," Ballard Spahr Alert, November 19, 2020
"19th Annual Federal Securities Law Forum," Pennsylvania Bar Institute, April 2016
Jerry has written about and spoken on a variety of securities law issues. He has written articles for several securities law publications on topics including management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations, proxy solicitations, and executive compensation.
For more than 10 years, Jerry has served as a course planner and presenter for a Continuing Legal Education program at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) titled "Preparation of Annual Disclosure Documents and SEC Update," and has spoken at PBI seminars titled "Private Placements of Securities: Intermediate and Advanced Topics" and "Navigating the Public Jungle: A Guide for Small and Midsize Public Companies." He also moderated the Continuing Legal Education program "International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Convergence: What you Need to Know Now."
Community Activities
Philadelphia Film Society
Jerry previously served on the Finance and Bylaws Committees of the Samuel S. Fleisher Art Memorial, a Philadelphia-based nonprofit organization that offers art classes at low or no cost to children and adults.
Board Memberships
Samuel S. Fleisher Art Memorial (former)