Professionals Directory Benjamin Sklar

Introduction

Benjamin E. Sklar, Esq. is an associate in the Corporate and Securities Department, where he advises companies, investors and bankers on all aspects of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings (IPOs), private placements and other business transactions.

Benjamin grew up in Houston, Texas and now lives in Long Island with his family.

Experience

Prior to joining Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel LLP, Benjamin was an associate at Sulliven & Worcester LLP in New York, where he advised clients on corporate and transactional matters, with an emphasis on securities offerings of Israeli companies in the United States.

Benjamin has extensive experience on day-to-day legal matters, including entity formation, general contracts and public and private equity financings. Benjamin also advises broker-dealers on SEC and FINRA rules and regulations.

Prior to attending law school, Benjamin served as a Paratrooper in the Israel Defense Forces as a Lone Soldier.

Publications

• SEC Amends Deadline and Other Rules for Reporting Beneficial Ownership on Schedules 13D and 13G – October 23, 2023 (Client Alert)
• SEC Adopts Amendments to Modernize Rule 10b5-1 Insider Trading Plans and Related Disclosures – December 19, 2022 (Client Alert)

Activities

Member, Birthright Israel Excel Fellowship, Class of 2012

Member, Moriches Yacht Club

Member, Hamptons Synagogue

Education

Benjamin received his Juris Doctorate from Brooklyn Law School in 2021 and graduated from Amherst College in 2014, where he played linebacker on the Football Team.

Bar Admissions

• New York