As an Associate in the Firm’s Corporate Practice Group, Ryan focuses his practice on due diligence for equity offerings for startup and emerging growth companies, legal research and analysis, and general corporate governance matters.
Prior to joining Morse, Ryan was an Associate at full-service law firm in Rochester, NY, where he advised publicly held and private companies in federal securities compliance and corporate governance matters. His experience includes counseling public companies with respect to regulatory requirements, including the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and NYSE and Nasdaq rules, as well as corporate governance best practices. In addition, his experience includes drafting disclosure documents for public companies and transactional documents for capital raising, including registration statements and private placement memoranda. Ryan also successfully advised start-up and microcap companies regarding compliance with federal and state securities laws in connection with private offerings.
Speaking Engagements
Guest Speaker on Podcast, Freddie Freeman Agent Dispute, MLB Arbitration Recap, & 1-Year NIL Anniversary, Conduct Detrimental
Publications
Congress Passes New M&A Broker Registration Exemption
Quoted: Why are U.S. Senators introducing bill targeting 501(c)(3) NIL collectives?, On3
Pennsylvania Amends NIL Law to Allow Schools to Arrange NIL Deals, Conduct Detrimental
NCAA Issues New Guidance Clarifying NIL Rules for Institutions, Conduct Detrimental
Idaho High School Activities Association Adopts Rule Change to Permit NIL for High School Athletes, Conduct Detrimental
NIL Could Soon Be Coming to Pennsylvania for High School Athletes, Conduct Detrimental
Louisiana, Missouri Amend NIL Laws; South Carolina on Path to Suspend NIL Law, Conduct Detrimental
Minnesota, North Dakota High School Athletic Associations Pass NIL Policies, Conduct Detrimental
NCAA Issues New NIL Guidance Aimed at Boosters, Conduct Detrimental
Quoted: Can a NIL collective ACTUALLY be a charity?, Extra Points
Mississippi and Tennessee Amend NIL Laws to Allow Schools to Facilitate NIL Deals, Conduct Detrimental
Quoted: College players who made NIL money have new homework – paying taxes, On3
Tax Season FAQs for NIL Income, Conduct Detrimental
U.S. Senators Propose New Bill to Change NCAA Infractions Process, Conduct Detrimental
Adidas Launches NIL Network that could Pay More than 50,000 Student-Athletes, Conduct Detrimental
Pointing the Finger: Congress Blames NCAA in Gender Equity Issue, Conduct Detrimental
Breaking the Piggy Bank: HS Recruit Signs Record-Breaking NIL Deal Worth over $8 Million, Conduct Detrimental
Mustache Madness: Drew Timme Signs NIL Deal for March Madness, Conduct Detrimental
Outside the office
Ryan is a long-time Buffalo Bills fan. Outside the office, Ryan enjoys playing basketball, weightlifting, running, and spending time with his family and friends.
News & Events
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Morse Serves as Counsel to KPM Analytics in Acquisition of AI Developer Smart Vision Works
March 15, 2023 -
Congress Passes New M&A Broker Registration Exemption
January 25, 2023 -
Morse Serves as Counsel to Shoobx in Acquisition by Fidelity Investments
January 11, 2023 -
Morse Serves as Counsel to Steel Root in Merger with C3 Integrated Solutions
November 21, 2022 -
2021 VC Deals
A Snapshot of Venture Capital Transactions
February 22, 2022
Education
- Albany Law School, J.D., Co-Valedictorian, summa cum laude
- Albany Law Review
- Union College, B.A., summa cum laude
Admissions
- Massachusetts Bar
- New York Bar