Professional Summary
Ariella Fuchs is a seasoned corporate, securities, and M&A attorney with more than 15 years of experience advising public and private companies, investment funds, founders and boards on complex transactional, regulatory, and governance matters. She has served as General Counsel, both full-time and fractional, corporate secretary, and strategic legal advisor to companies ranging from early-stage ventures to Fortune 500 public companies.
Ariella’s practice focuses on capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and sophisticated investment structuring. She regularly advises clients on public company reporting and compliance under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, private placements and PIPE transactions, Reg D offerings, fund and SPV formation, board and committee governance, executive compensation, and strategic growth initiatives. Her work spans a broad range of industries, including technology, energy, real estate, cryptocurrency, and investment management. Her professional approach is grounded in practical decision-making informed by real operating experience.
Outside of her legal practice, Ariella enjoys travel, time with family and friends, and the occasional competitive mahjong game.
Key Experience
- Founder, President, General Counsel, and Secretary, Ruckus Energy
- General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Lilis Energy
- Attorney, Dewey & LeBoeuf
- Attorney, White & Case
- Attorney, Baker Botts
Practice Areas
Industries
Education
New York Law School, J.D. Member of Law Review
Tufts University, B.A.
Credentials
Bar Admissions
New York