Mark Ghatan
Senior Director, Family Office Services
As Senior Director, Family Office Services, Mr. Ghatan brings a distinct perspective to corporate risk management; combining a keen investigative eye with the practical knowledge of an attorney, Mr. Ghatan approaches each case with a particular nuance and precision. His expertise extends to contract dispute and enforcement, corporate fraud, compliance, cybersecurity, privacy protection, and intellectual property protection.
Mr. Ghatan’s approach combines a keen investigative eye with the practical knowledge of an attorney to help high-risk clients navigate their toughest challenges.
Mr. Ghatan’s guidance helps clients in high-risk industries – such as cannabis sellers and distributors, as well as Blockchain/Cryptocurrency innovators – navigate challenges in both corporate and litigation settings. Before joining Polaris, Mr. Ghatan sharpened his compliance expertise as a solo law practitioner and Partner at Cogent Law Group, as he worked with clients on securities issues, investor agreements, state licensure applications, compliance counseling, and real estate contracts, and complex licensing agreements.
Prior to practicing law, Mr. Ghatan worked as an investigator at OmniWatch Intelligence Services, where he cleared trademarks and investigated infringement claims on behalf of Fortune 500 companies. He also worked in the Financial Intelligence Unit of American Express, where he was responsible for conducting hundreds of complex Anti Money-Laundering and Fraud investigations.
Mr. Ghatan is active in various pro bono initiatives – including the Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Program, which provides underserved micro-entrepreneurs with legal services, and the Immigration Justice Campaign. He has also served as a member of the New York City Bar Association’s International Trade Committee. Mark received a BA from NYU’s Stern School of Business in 2003 and a JD from Fordham University School of Law in 2010.