Erik P. Weingold, Founder and Managing Partner
Erik P. Weingold is an entrepreneur and corporate securities lawyer with over 20 years’ experience under his belt. His journey in the legal field began in 1995, when he started practicing law and quickly proved himself as a rising talent.
In the early years of his career, Mr. Weingold demonstrated his legal acumen and entrepreneurial spirit while serving as the General Counsel to a startup encryption software company, Wormhole Technologies, Inc. It was here that he drafted his first Private Placement Memorandum (PPM), a pivotal endeavor that successfully secured seed capital financing of over $500,000 for the budding company.
Building on this achievement, he expanded his expertise in drafting PPMs, using them as key instruments to raise significant funds for a plethora of startup companies and small businesses throughout the U.S. starting from 1998.
Simultaneously, he climbed the professional ladder within the legal sector, moving from an associate at a law firm to serving as a corporate counsel for a renowned global Fortune 500 company. This role saw him navigate the complexities of corporate law on an international scale, further honing his capabilities.
In an ambitious move, Mr. Weingold eventually founded Weingold Law-PPM LAWYERS, bringing his diverse experience and deep understanding of corporate securities law to his own practice. Since its establishment in 2015, he has utilized his extensive knowledge of SEC regulations and his entrepreneurial insight to guide hundreds of clients through successful funding rounds, cumulatively raising hundreds of millions of dollars and solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in the field.
Michael Wheeler, Senior Associate
Michael Wheeler boasts a distinguished career in corporate and capital markets law, backed by his versatile experiences spanning Fortune 500 companies to small cap and emerging growth firms. A 2002 graduate of Rutgers-Newark School of Law, Mr. Wheeler served as an editor on the Rutgers Law Review, demonstrating his legal acumen from early on. He completed his undergraduate education at the University of New Hampshire in 1998, earning a B.S. in Environmental Conservation and French.
Mr. Wheeler’s legal journey kicked off at the renowned Sidley Austin LLP, where he served in the capital markets group of their New York office. Here, he made a significant impact by representing major investment banks as underwriters and advising Latin American clients on accessing U.S. capital markets. A standout achievement during this period was the winning deal transaction of the year for restructuring Telecom Argentina’s $2.5B debt, a testament to his skill and dedication.
Seven years into his tenure at Sidley, Mr. Wheeler took his talents to Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, serving as Of Counsel in the general corporate group. His work focused on mergers & acquisitions, SPACs, and general corporate advisory, marking his foray into a broader range of corporate legal services.
Transitioning from traditional law firm environments, Mr. Wheeler brought his expertise in-house, providing legal counsel for several start-up tech companies. He also held the position of Chief Legal Officer for Applife Digital Solutions Inc., a public company trading on the OTCQB market.
Beyond his legal prowess, Mr. Wheeler has an intriguing history with professional soccer. A former professional player in the U.S. and France, he also represented soccer players as an agent in the MLS and Europe. His global experiences have fostered fluency in both Spanish and French, adding a unique dimension to his professional capabilities.
In May 2022, Mr. Wheeler joined the Weingold Law – PPM Lawyers team as a Senior Associate, where he continues to apply his vast legal expertise and global perspective to serve clients effectively, offering valuable insights for their capital market strategies and bringing an unprecedented level of dedication to their success.
