David R. Fishkin

David R. Fishkin has a strong background in corporate law and extensive experience in various legal roles. David R. is currently serving as the General Counsel at General Cannabis Corp since January 2021. Prior to that, they worked at Thomson Reuters as an Expert Author - SEC Expert from January 2014 onwards, where they developed, edited, and researched content for corporate finance and securities web-based products. David R. also authored articles, SEC rule-making summaries, and practice guidance on various topics.

From May 2015 to October 2020, Fishkin served as the Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Planet Payment, Inc., where they handled public company SEC compliance, corporate governance, and provided counsel to the Board of Directors and management team.

Before their time at Planet Payment, Fishkin worked at McLaughlin & Stern, LLP/Snow Becker Krauss P.C. as a Corporate Partner from 2005 to 2013. David R. represented various companies in connection with securities offerings, SEC reporting, and transactional matters. David R. also served as general counsel to an entertainment, restaurant, and gaming company and handled multiple transactions.

Fishkin started their own firm, David R. Fishkin & Associates, in 2002, where they counseled small- and mid-cap companies on general corporate and transactional matters, including stock sales, public offerings, and private offerings of securities.

Prior to establishing their own firm, Fishkin worked as a Corporate Associate at Brown & Wood LLP from 1999 to 2002. During their time there, they handled complex transactions and represented public company buyers and sellers in manufacturing, apparel, and cement industries.

From 1997 to 1999, Fishkin worked as a Corporate Associate at Parker Chapin LLP, where they were responsible for public filings for multiple companies and represented a NASDAQ company in an acquisition deal.

Fishkin began their legal career as a Corporate Associate at Baer Marks & Upham LLP/Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C. from 1993 to 1997. In this role, they engaged in a broad-based corporate practice representing issuers, underwriters, investors, and business owners in various transactions and matters.

Overall, David R. Fishkin has a diverse range of experience in corporate law, securities regulations, transactional matters, and general counsel responsibilities, making him a valuable asset in the legal field.

David R. Fishkin obtained their B.A degree from Binghamton University, where they studied from 1984 to 1988. David R. then pursued their J.D degree in Law at Brooklyn Law School, completing their studies from 1990 to 1993.