Dirk R. Sampselle, Esq.

General Counsel  Experience, Transaction-Specific Expertise

General Counsel, Potomac Asset Management Company

November 2014 -November 2018

Managed legal and operational affairs of (i) an SEC-registered investment advisor providing discretionary management of Taft-Hartley pension fund accounts as QPAM, (ii) two clean technology-focused venture capital funds and separately-managed co-investment account with over $120M capital invested, (iii) a FINRA-registered broker-dealer focusing on private placements over $100M, and (iv) a financial advisory consulting firm focused on M&A and investment banking.  Managed portfolio investments as board member of portfolio companies, exploring and executing M&A.

Managing Director, B Revolution Capital

May 2013 - November 2014

Led deal sourcing and diligence on early-stage B Corp and impact-focused deals for HNWI and Family Office focused angel network. Advised members on adoption of portfolio impact strategy and metrics. Facilitated pitch competitions, demo days, and bimonthly screening sessions.

Education - J.D., Pepperdine University School of Law

May 2013

Dean's Scholar (Full Tuition - GPA & LSAT Merit)

Article, Emory Law Review - "Benefit Corporations: An Economic Analysis with Recommendations for Boards, Courts, and Legislatures"
R.A. to Professors Edward J. Larson (1998 Pulitzer, History) and Barry McDonald (Constitutional Law)
President, Advocates for Public Interest Law

Education - MBA, Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business

SEER (Social, Environmental, Ethical Responsibility) Student Steering Committee

May 2013

Education - BA, University of Florida

May 2008

Dean’s List
Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society
Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society
Senator Bob Graham Center, Student Civic Engagement Steering Committee

Skills - Counsel to $200M+ Securities Transactions

Dirk has presided over securities transactions exceeding $200M in value (value calculated  as of the date of closing of each transaction).

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Skills - Counsel to Boards and CEOs

Dirk serves as counsel to several board members and CEOs who were C-suite executives of Fortune 500 publicly-traded corporations.

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Publications 

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Dirk has authored articles  for publications including the peer-reviewed Emory Law Journal, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and several professional trade publications.