Armin Sarabi Email & Phone Number

United States

Denver, Co, Us

As a Professor of Law, Armin delivers engaging lectures on business negotiations and contract drafting techniques through the award winning experiential program at University of Denver, Sturm College of Law. His students have the opportunity to learn business negotiation and drafting skills from real world simulation, and gain much needed skills that will prepare them for their practice after graduation.

Cornelius, Nc, Us

As Chief Compliance Officer, Armin is responsible for the oversight of Alphastar’s compliance program and establishing standards and implementing procedures to ensure that the compliance programs throughout Alphastar are effective and efficient in identifying, preventing, detecting and correcting noncompliance with applicable laws and regulations. As General Counsel, Armin is responsible for providing legal advice and counsel for all legal matters related to Alphastar’s general business.

Played instrumental role in defense against SEC enforcement action and overhaul of compliance program to resolve gaps in regulatory compliance and cultivate a top-down culture of compliance. Spearheaded complex post-merger consolidation of several regulated entities, including the integration of all sales and operations processes. Achieved successful outcomes in legal matters by employing exceptional business acumen and negotiation skills.

Westminster, Colorado, Us

HLBS was a law firm that spun off from AdvisorLaw in April of 2018. I continued to represent AdvisorLaw clients as Of Counsel for AdvisorLaw. Represented financial industry firms and individuals in a variety of SEC and FINRA regulatory matters. Achieved 92% success rate in FINRA arbitration by using creative strategies and effective advocacy techniques. Handled complex legal issues using sound judgment, integrity and decisiveness.

Founder, Vice President & Member of the Board of Directors. Armin co-founded The Race to the Bottom corporate law publication in 2007 along with Prof. J. Robert Brown (University of Denver, Sturm College of Law). Since it's inception, The Race to the Bottom has published thousands of academic articles relating to Corporate Governance and Securities Regulation. The race to the bottom has been recognized by the ABA Journal's Blawg 100, LexisNexus, and many others as a top corporate and securities law publications.

Broomfield, Colorado, Us

Represented financial industry firms and individuals in a variety of SEC and FINRA regulatory matters. Achieved 92% success rate in FINRA arbitration by using creative strategies and effective advocacy techniques. Handled complex legal issues using sound judgment, integrity and decisiveness.

Boulder, Colorado, Us

Consulted boutique marketing agency on matters related to leadership vision, company culture, client acquisition, maintenance of key business relationships, and employee retention. Enhanced systems and processes, increased efficiencies and prepared company for anticipated expansion.

Set overall vision, conducted in depth market research, created private placement deck and delivered investor presentations to secure $1 million in seed funding. Secured strategic partnerships with top international record labels and digital media distribution channels. Developed and managed key operational initiatives to create efficiency and drive substantial business growth.

Overhauled legal and compliance program and updated various company documents, including compliance manual, code of ethics, employee handbook and other complex documents related to the financial industry. Secured the acquisition of $186 million in assets under management and increased revenue by 144%. Successfully defended company in two extensive SEC investigations.

Launched successful private practice focused on providing meaningful legal representation and guidance to executives and directors of privately held companies, startups and nonprofits on a variety of business matters. Represented financial-industry-regulated entities and individuals in legal and compliance matters. Saved 41 homes from foreclosure by defending homeowner rights in fraudulent foreclosure cases. Recognized by Law Week Colorado's 2011 Year in Review.

Denver, Co, Us

Represented clients matters involving public company securities regulation, investment adviser regulation, IP Licensing, mergers & acquisitions, and health care regulation. Supported partners in representation of international client in $8 billion coal mine acquisition, multiple IPOs, sale of a stock exchange software reporting company, and public broadcast licensing agreement for a professional football team.

Denver, Co, Us

Focused practice on public company securities work, securities regulation and mergers & acquisitions. Received an offer for a full-time position in the same practice group upon completion of the summer clerkship.

Denver, Co, Us

Focused practice on various projects spanning from Corporate Law, Private Company Securities, Mergers & Acquisitions and Real Estate.

Denver, Co, Us

Enjoyed a unique opportunity to work with the legal team at one of the largest natural gas midstream companies in North America. Provided support with research of various environmental regulatory issues relating to production and transfer of natural gas and provided legal memorandum to C-level executives.

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Corporate & Securities Law

Bachelor Of Arts(B.A.), Philosophy

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Industrial And Organizational Psychology