Tara Jackson has an expansive capital markets practice and is experienced in corporate governance, initial and secondary public offerings, PIPE financing, ’34 Act reporting requirements, regulatory compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and other general corporate matters. Her regulatory experience includes compliance with the SEC, NASDAQ, NYSE, and state securities laws.
Tara represents clients across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, utilities, financial services, automotive, and technology. Her business background and practical approach to problem solving allow her to provide effective solutions to complex legal matters. She previously served as co-chair of Akerman’s Black Internal Bridge Network Group.
Most recently, Tara served as in-house counsel for Truist Financial Corporation and eBay Inc., advising boards, general counsel, and executive leadership on corporate governance matters, SEC filings, reporting obligations, and compliance issues. Prior to practicing law, she served as compliance director for a group of financial institutions in Jamaica, where she drafted and implemented Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing policies and procedures and completed a corporate restructuring to ensure compliance with Jamaican regulations.
Affiliations
- Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. Bar Association, Group 1 Director, 2017-2018
- Association of Caribbean Law Students, Vice President, 2015-2016
- Black Law Students Association, Community Relations Chair, 2015-2016
- Law Activity Fee Allocation Committee, Member, 2015-2016
- Caribbean Students Association, Student Advisor, 2008-2009; President, 2006-2008
- Challenge Peer Mentoring Program (CHAMP), Mentor, 2007-2008
- Caribbean Bar Association, Member
- Gwen S. Cherry Black Women Lawyers Association, Member
- Perez Art Museum of Miami (PAMM), Ambassador of African American Art
Areas of Experience
- Corporate
- Capital Markets
- Corporate Governance
- Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity
- Financial Services
Education
- LL.M., University of Miami School of Law, 2018
- J.D., University of Miami School of Law, 2016, cum laude; Race and Social Justice Law Review, Staff Editor; Dean’s Merit Scholar; C.A.L.I. Excellence Award
- LL.B., University of Technology, Jamaica, 2013, First Class Honours; Student of the Year; Most Outstanding Student in Private International Law and Law of Torts
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