Isaac Chao

About Isaac Chao

Isaac is a seasoned corporate attorney specializing in M&A, securities law / SEC reporting and venture capital fundraising. With a strong industry experience in financial services and technology, he provides comprehensive legal counsel to public and private companies.Key areas of expertise include:IN-HOUSE COUNSEL:Corporate governance (board, committee and stockholder minutes and consents)Executive compensation (stock options, RSUs, 409A advice, options repricing)Strategic transactions (M&A, dividend recapitalization, credit facilities)Cap table management (Carta)Subsidiary maintenanceHR / Employment Agreements / L&E litigationInsurance (D&O, general liability) Supervise and manage outside counsel (litigation, arbitration, employment, commercial, intellectual property, international) Commercial and vendor agreementsExport controls and sanctions (FCPA, UK Bribery Act, OFAC)Prepare and conduct trainings for attorney and non-legal audiencesGovernment contracts / DCSA compliance / Facility Security Officer agreementsCross functional projects (AI, government relations, expansion to Saudi Arabia)STRATEGIC TRANSACTIONS:M&A (mergers and acquisitions)Venture Capital (preferred equity / NVCA, SAFEs, convertible notes)Private Equity (LLC agreements, PPMs, subscription agreements)Joint ventures (JVs)SECURITIES LAW (\'33 Act)/ SEC REPORTING (\'34 Act):Annual reports (10-K, 20-F)Periodic reports (8-K, 6-K)Proxy StatementsAnnual Shareholders\' MeetingBoard Diversity and ESG complianceNASDAQ and NYSE rulesInternal compliance (10b5-1 trading plans)Private placements (Regulation D, Rule 506, Crowdfunding)Registered Offerings (Form F-1, Form S-3)Blue sky laws (CA 25102, NY)Technology and IP:Purchase / sale / licensing of patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyright assetsInvention assignment agreements (PIAA)SaaS and commercial use agreementsTrademark prosecution (USPTO)EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS:Strategic transactions: Advised on deals ranging from $1 million to over $1 billion.Public Companies: Served as Corporate Secretary, prepared SEC filings, and advised on capital markets transactions for a NASDAQ listed manufacturing company. Prepared director questionnaires and SEC filings (Forms 3, 4, 5) for Silicon Valley Section 16 reporting persons.Industry expertise: Deep understanding of technology (semiconductor, IT, SaaS), financial services, biotech / medical devices, fintech and consumer products industries.

Experience

1. Vice President, Deputy General Counsel

   Solyco Capital

   Jun 2025 — Present

   Solyco Capital is a unique private equity group that delivers capital solutions for late stage startup and growth companies. Solyco Capital leverages Solyco Advisors for strategic, sales and operational support to help drive innovative companies to significant success.

Education

• Fordham University School of Law

  J.D., Law

  2009 — 2012

• Rutgers University

  BS, Ceramic Engineering / Materials Science and Engineering

  2002 — 2006

Skills

• Management
• Microsoft Office
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Legal Research
• Analysis
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Westlaw
• Intellectual Property