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Mauricio J. Rauld

Known as one of the few lawyers that actually speaks English, Mauricio helps real estate syndicators, and those looking to tokenize their real estate offerings, stay out of jail by ensuring full compliance with Federal and State securities laws. With more than 22 years of securities experience, Mauricio is the premier real estate syndication attorney in the country and heads up the firm’s security token offerings (STO) practice. Mauricio was recently featured on the cover of the Top 100 Magazine as a Top 100 Attorney and has previously been recognized as one of the top California attorneys under 40 by SuperLawyers magazine.

As an educator at heart, Mauricio regularly travels around the country speaking to real estate investors on how the legal regulatory piece fits into the overall syndication and capital raising puzzle. Mauricio acts as legal advisor to KenMcElroy.com (Rich Dad Advisor and owner of 10,000 Units) and represents many well-known real estate syndicators, like Robert Helms (host of TheReal Estate Guys™ Radio Show) and Brandon Turner (former host of the Bigger Pockets podcast). A graduate of The University of California at Berkeley, Mauricio lives in Southern California with his wife Heidi, and their little angels, Adelina and Alessandra

Bethany L. LaFlam

Bethany LaFlam is an entrepreneur, a seasoned deal lawyer, a mother and a visionary. With more than 20 years experience practicing law, Bethany has leveraged that expertise into her business life. While her current role as Managing Partner of Premier Law Group focuses primarily on real estate syndications and funds, Bethany began her career in Big Law at the prestigious downtown Los Angeles law firm of Quinn Emanuel. Pursuing her dream of running her own business, she later launched a boutique business law firm in Newport Beach, California, advising clients on both legal and strategic matters, and representing businesses on startup, mergers and acquisitions and securities. To further develop her entrepreneurial passions, Bethany merged her practice into a mid-market Chicago based firm, Much Shelist, where she ran the firm’s California corporate practice.

Bethany’s clients have ranged from real estate syndicators and developers to aerospace to oil and gas services to medical services to various technology industries. Serving as a strategist to develop sustainable business models, advising on raising capital, and preparing for successful exits, Bethany was able to apply her legal knowledge to practical business settings. Bethany has consulted clients on commercialization and monetization, with a specific focus on sports and music tech.

Bethany grew up in Northeastern Ohio in a working-class family. Putting herself through Bowling Green State University for undergraduate and then Pepperdine University Law School, Bethany applied that Midwestern work ethic to earn her way to becoming an advocate for other women and underserved communities. Being a role model to her daughter, though, is the driving force behind everything Bethany pursues.

Satisfying her desire to serve, Bethany has also been an advisor to and held leadership and board roles with multiple non-profit corporations, including as a Founding Board Member of Team Kids, Inc. One of her greatest memories was as a group facilitator for the Living Peace Series where Bethany was able to see the Dalai Lama. At that talk, he said it was Western Women who would change the world and he spoke of the incredible impact of a mother’s love.

Matt Capone

Matt is an associate attorney with Premier Law Group and has extensive experience assisting clients in all phases of multi-family, commercial, and residential acquisitions or sales. Throughout Matt’s career, he has assisted clients in structuring complex real estate transactions.  Currently, Matt provides syndication and securities services for clients throughout the United States, ranging from residential and commercial real estate closings, real estate private equity capital raises, joint venture agreements, residential and commercial leasing, business acquisitions, and general commercial real estate services for multi-family syndicators, investors, and developers. Matt advises investors and other entrepreneurs about entity selection, corporate formation, risk assessment, and other related transactional needs.

Prior to joining Premier Law Group, Matt was previously an associate attorney with Ausilio Law Group, P.C. in Macomb, Michigan. While at Ausilio Law Group, Matt represented limited liability companies, corporations, partnerships, and individuals from the onset of litigation through trial in a variety of matters related to real estate law, probate law, estate planning, creditor debt collection law, criminal law, and general civil litigation. Matt is a member of the Michigan State Bar and is licensed in Michigan.

Mr. Capone and his wife, Elizabeth have one child. The entire Capone family is actively involved in giving back to their local church and community.

Jonathan Tavares

Born and raised in historic New England, Jonathan is a licensed attorney in Massachusetts and a licensed REALTOR® in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Florida. Jonathan has been in the real estate industry since 2007. He has 9 years of experience representing real estate investors as a licensed agent and spent 6 years as the V.P. of Operations at Tavares Home Solutions Inc., managing over 3,000 non-performing mortgage assets throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Jonathan is currently the company’s V.P. of Acquisitions and spearheads its redevelopment projects. When he's not working, Jonathan is enjoying the great outdoors with his wife and five children, spending the summers in New England and the winters in Florida.

Courtney Warren

Courtney Warren, Director of Client Obsession at Premier Law Group, has 15 plus years of experience in law specifically in real estate, bankruptcy, and foreclosure. She joined PLG in August of 2021 and really enjoys this exciting world of syndications.

Courtney was born in Calgary, Alberta and moved to Bethesda, Maryland as a child. She currently lives there with her husband and three children.

Jake Jaramillo

Born and raised in the Arizona valley, I’ve been in the hearts of multiple rapidly growing real estate markets throughout my life. After years of producing video content for various real estate syndicators, it seemed inevitable that I would be working with Premier Law Group to lead the charge for content marketing with the best firm in the business. I am fascinated by the ever-increasing power that online video content has in all of our lives and am extremely passionate about providing the highest value for everyone in the syndication community.

Laura Daugherty

Laura Daugherty joined Premier Law Group in July of 2022 as a Corporate Paralegal. She brings over 20 years of experience in the fields of commercial development and real estate litigation. Laura holds a paralegal certification, bachelor's degree in psychology, and master's degree in criminal justice.

She currently lives in Arkansas with her husband, two children, three dogs, and a cat. When she isn't running to volleyball games, band concerts, or the vet, she enjoys reading and rooting for her Ohio State Buckeyes on football Saturdays.

Ashleigh Gilmer

With over 13 years of experience in the legal field, Ashleigh joined Premier Law Group in February 2022.  Her track record of strong performance in high-volume, high-pressure environments allows her to skillfully manage administrative duties and new client relations.  As Business Development Manager, she ensures the efficient handling of new client inquiries, coaching consultations, and timely access to lawyers, as required.

When she is not being a rockstar in the office, she loves spending time with her husband and two outgoing children.  On the weekends, you can find her at the hockey rink with her son or at a cheer competition with her daughter. Born and raised in Louisiana, she loves cooking and LSU Football (Geaux Tigers!).

Sarah Graves

I have a degree in Accounting from the University at Guilford College North Carolina. For over 25 years I have worked with numbers. My expertise is payroll and reconciliations. I love to travel with my family when possible.

Erika Froude

With my Master’s Degree in Accounting and Undergrad in Finance, I have worked over 25 years at 2 worldwide multimillion dollar companies in the copier industry as a finance director. I love strategic planning, forecasting, budgeting, maximizing efficiency, and analyzing financial results. I’m a new Florida resident and originally from the Chicago area. When not working, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, travel, and live music.