Strength • Flexibility • Resilience
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Florida
District of Columbia
United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia
Supreme Court of the United States
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J. Tyler Kirk, et al., A Fully Operational Token Platform, Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance and Financial Regulation (November 2018), https://corpgov.law.harvard.edu/2018/11/01/a-fully-operational-token-platform/.
J. Tyler Kirk, A Federal Fiduciary Standard Under the Investment Advisers Act Of 1940: A Refinement for the Protection of Private Funds, 7 Harv. Bus. L. Rev. Online 19 (2016), http://www.hblr.org/2016/12/a-federal-fiduciary-standard-under-the-investment-advisers-act-of-1940-a-refinement-for-the-protection-of-private-funds/.
J. Tyler Kirk, et al., Blockchain 101 for Asset Managers, 23 The Investment Lawyer 7 (October 2016).
J. Tyler Kirk, Deranged Disgorgement, 8 J. BUS. ENTREPRENEURSHIP & L. 131 (2015).
J. Tyler Kirk, Superior Supererogation: Why Credit Default Swaps Are Securities Under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, 6 Wm. & Mary Bus. L. Rev. 237 (2015).
Tyler is a seasoned attorney with over a decade of experience in securities law, regulatory compliance, and complex financial transactions. Most recently, he served as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer for a prominent Florida family office managing over $10B in AUM, a role he held for over six years. In this capacity, Tyler structured and negotiated high-value transactions, ranging from $900M to $1.1B annually, drawing on deep expertise in federal securities laws, the Commodity Exchange Act, SEC/CFTC whistleblower protections, the Bank Secrecy Act, the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act, Florida trust law, and related regulations.
Tyler’s career began after earning his law degree Magna cum Laude from the University of Miami School of Law in 2012. He moved to Washington, D.C., where he joined the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Investment Management. At the SEC, he practiced at the intersection of enforcement and investment management policy, joined the agency’s first digital asset working group, and advised on the SEC’s inaugural § 21F whistleblower case. Following his tenure at the SEC, Tyler practiced in the FinTech, securities, and investment management groups of two international law firms, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, PC and K&L Gates LLP. There, he honed his skills in complex financial structures and regulatory frameworks. Known for clear communication, he distills complex issues into concise, goal-oriented strategies for his clients.
Tyler specializes in three key areas:
Capital Formation. Designing and negotiating alternative investments, venture financing, private funds, co-investments, ISDA/derivatives agreements, separate accounts, and fund formation.
Financial Regulations & Compliance. Developing robust regulatory compliance programs for FinTech firms, investment advisers, and family offices.
Corporate Governance & Leadership. Providing actionable legal counsel to C-suite executives and boards on corporate governance, financial/securities regulation, insurance, and risk management.
A recognized thought leader, Tyler shapes financial policy on digital assets, cryptocurrencies, and blockchain, informed by his experience in government and private practice. He integrates insights from cryptography, cybersecurity, and international political economics to craft strategic solutions. A frequent speaker at industry conferences, including the Managed Funds Association and the Private Funds Roundtable at the Yale Club in New York City, Tyler maintains a broad network of asset management professionals.
Tyler holds a J.D. from the University of Miami (2012), a Master’s in Economics from North Carolina State University (2007), and a B.A. in Economics from Georgia State University (2004). He has served on the board of directors for Vision Is Priceless Council, Inc. since October 2020, including as chairman and treasurer. VIP is a non-profit organization on a mission to remove barriers to sight for all children and low-income adults.