Ron S. Geffner

Practice areas

Business/Corporate, Cannabis Law

Focus areas

Business Organizations

Renowned for his extensive expertise in financial services matters, Ron S. Geffner holds the position of partner at Sadis Goldberg, LLP. Within the New York area, he offers guidance on the structuring and organization of private investment vehicles, brokers, dealers, commodity pool operators, investment advisory entities, and other investment fiduciaries. Clients facing regulatory investigations or actions also seek his strategic counsel.

With prior experience as a prosecutor for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Mr. Geffner possesses a deep understanding of both state and federal securities laws and practices. He has investigated violations of these laws in collaboration with various law enforcement agencies, demonstrating his strong grasp of organizations such as the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

Mr. Geffner’s primary focus is on addressing his clients’ current challenges by employing forward-thinking strategies. He has the ability to anticipate future hurdles and is skilled at crafting plans to mitigate risks. His client base comprises numerous private equity, hedge, and venture capital funds, operating domestically and internationally.

With decades of experience, Mr. Geffner is a frequently featured guest on national media outlets, including appearances on programs like “CBS This Morning” and “Closing Bell” on CNBC. In recognition of his outstanding contributions, he received the U.S. (New York) Best Private Funds/Hedge Funds Lawyer of the Year award from the ACQ Law Awards in 2013 and has held leadership positions within the Hedge Fund Association.

In 1988, Mr. Geffner graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and in 1991, he earned a Juris Doctor degree from the Yeshiva University Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.