Monica M. Youssef

Monica M. Youssef is special counsel in the Corporate Practice Group in the firm's Orange County office and the firm-wide Director of Transactional Training.

Areas of Practice:

Monica's practice is centered on advising both domestic and international companies across a spectrum of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, public and private securities offerings, venture capital financing, private equity, and corporate governance. Her expertise spans diverse industries such as technology, fashion and apparel, healthcare, media, financial services, biotechnology, and medical devices.

In addition to her corporate and securities work, Monica is deeply committed to pro bono work, providing legal representation to clients in immigration, adoption, and social justice matters. She is actively involved in several organizations, serving on the Board of Directors for Mary's Path in Orange County, Ancient Faith Ministries, and the Orthodox Christian Attorney Network.

Recognition:

Monica's dedication and contributions have been recognized within the legal community. In 2020, she was honored with the prestigious Bob Williams Award, which celebrates exceptional individuals at Sheppard Mullin for their noteworthy contributions to both the firm and the broader community.

Articles

Corporate & Securities Law Blog Posts

• "The Return of the CTA: FinCEN Confirms that Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements are Back in Effect with a New Deadline of March 21, 2025," February 20, 2025

• "FinCEN Confirms that CTA Filings Remain Optional Despite Supreme Court Ruling," January 27, 2025 

• "Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Vacates Its Own Stay Rendering the Corporate Transparency Act Unenforceable . . . Again," January 3, 2025

• "Texas Federal District Court Issues Preliminary Injunction on CTA Nationwide; Department of Justice Appeals," December 12, 2024

• "The Corporate Transparency Act: What You Need to Know Ahead of the January 1, 2025 Deadline," November 14, 2024

• "The Corporate Transparency Act: Which Business Entities are Impacted and What is Required," March 7, 2024

• "SEC Approves Nasdaq’s Proposed Rule on Third Party Payments to Directors and Director-Nominees – The 'Golden Leash' Disclosure," August 2, 2016

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