Rachael Hashmall

Rachael Hashmall is a partner who advises clients on innovative financial products within the private investment funds and FinTech sectors. She works with high-net-worth investors, family offices, funds, and financial institutions on fund formation, structuring, and complex transactions. Rachael Hashmall also guides clients through regulatory challenges tied to evolving financial technologies.

Rachael earned a BA, summa cum laude, in Economics and Psychology from the University of Miami in 2013. She later obtained her Juris Doctor from NYU School of Law in 2016. During law school, she served as a Senior Editor for the Journal of Intellectual Property & Entertainment Law, strengthening her focus on emerging regulatory and technology issues.

Rachael focuses on structuring hedge funds, private equity and credit funds, fund of funds, and hybrid investment vehicles. She assists with seed and strategic investments, joint ventures, co-investment platforms, and managed accounts. Her work includes private equity transactions, debt deals, and cross-border structuring for sophisticated investors managing substantial assets.

Rachael maintains an active FinTech practice covering digital asset regulation, tokenization, cryptocurrency, smart contracts, blockchain, and payments technology. She has advised on token offerings, custody platforms, distributed ledger systems, and cryptocurrency trading arrangements. Her experience also includes guidance on DAO governance, NFT platforms, and digital securities initiatives.

Rachael provides counsel on regulatory frameworks such as the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933, and the Corporate Transparency Act. She contributes to industry publications and legal updates addressing crypto developments, private fund regulation, and beneficial ownership reporting requirements.

Rachael Hashmall continues to support investors, fund managers, and technology innovators with strategic legal guidance tailored to fast-changing markets. Through careful structuring and practical regulatory advice, Rachael helps clients manage risk, launch new platforms, and pursue growth opportunities in private funds and financial technology sectors.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
• Member, Colorado State Bar
• Member, New Jersey State Bar
• Member, New York State Bar

Licensed State

• Colorado
• New York
• New Jersey

Education

• NYU School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Miami
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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