Marilyn Selby Okoshi

Marilyn Selby Okoshi is an accomplished attorney specializing in hedge funds, corporate law, and financial regulation. With over three decades of legal experience, she has held key positions at prestigious law firms, including her current role as a partner at Warshaw Burstein, LLP.

She has been consistently recognized as an *AsiaLaw Leading Lawyer* from 2006 to 2012, highlighting her expertise in international financial markets. Her previous roles include serving as a partner at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP and Coudert Brothers LLP. Additionally, she took a sabbatical as CEO between 2014 and 2016.

Marilyn is actively involved in professional associations, including the *American Bar Association*, and has held leadership roles in *100 Women in Hedge Funds* and the *Managed Funds Association*.

A graduate of *Stanford Law School* (JD, 1989) and the *University of Pennsylvania* (BA & MA, 1984), she is a well-regarded speaker on hedge fund regulation and derivatives markets. She has also authored publications on financial regulations, including topics on hedge fund compliance and P-Notes in India.

Fluent in *Mandarin* and *Japanese*, she brings a global perspective to her legal practice, making her a sought-after expert in cross-border financial matters.

Features

• Bankruptcy Appeals
• Bankruptcy Fraud Defense
• Copyright Protection
• Creditor Harassment Protection
• Debt Settlement and Negotiation
• Digital Rights and Technology Law
• Foreclosure Defense
• Intellectual Property Litigation
• Licensing Agreements
• Patent Filing and Infringement Cases
• Trade Secrets
• Trademark Registration and Disputes

• License
  Licensed in New York
  State: New York
  Acquired: 1990
  Currently Registered
  
• Honors
  2012 - AsiaLaw Leading Lawyer, Asia Law & Practice
  2011 - AsiaLaw Leading Lawyer, Asia Law & Practice
  2010 - AsiaLaw Leading Lawyer, Asia Law & Practice
  2009 - AsiaLaw Leading Lawyer, Asia Law & Practice
  2008 - AsiaLaw Leading Lawyer, Asia Law & Practice
  2007 - AsiaLaw Leading Lawyer, Asia Law & Practice
  2006 - AsiaLaw Leading Lawyer, Asia Law & Practice
• Work Experience
  2016 - Present Partner, Warshaw Burstein, LLP
  2014 - 2016 CEO, Sabbatical
  2005 - 2014 Partner, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
  1998 - 2005 Partner, Coudert Brothers LLP
  1989 - 1998 Associate, Coudert Brothers
• Associations
  American Bar Association
  100 Women in Hedge Funds - Chair, Legal Peer Advisory Council
  100 Women in Hedge Funds - Chair Governance Committee
  Managed Funds Association
• Education
  1989 - Stanford Law School - JD - Juris Doctor
  1984 - University of Pennsylvania - MA - Masters
  1984 - University of Pennsylvania - BA - Bachelor of Arts
• Speaking Engagements
  2009 - OTC Derivatives Regulation and Practice - The Future of OTC Derivatives
  2009 - Hedge Funds Formation and Regulatory Issues - Hedge Funds 2009
  2008 - Hedge Funds Formation and Regulatory Issues - Hedge Funds 2008
• Publications
  2009 -
  MFA Reporter India Update: Are P-NOtes OK or Not OK?
  2008 -
  PLI Hedge Funds 2008 Coursebook Basics of Hedge Fund Regulation
• Languages
  Mandarin - Native / Fluent
  Japanese - Native / Fluent

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