Clark Hill Thorp Reed lawyers exemplify the firm’s commitment to hard work, high ethical standards and dedication to client service. Our attorneys practice in diverse areas of law, and combine a multidisciplinary approach to solving legal problems. The bottom line: Clients of Clark Hill Thorp Reed benefit from attorneys whose expertise and commitment deliver effective client outcomes and superior legal service.

Peter K. Blume is a member of the firm's Business Practice Group. He has over 25 years of experience representing businesses ranging from start-up ventures to public companies on a wide array of issues, including formation, venture capital financings, public and private offerings, and joint ventures. He also is actively engaged in advising broker-dealers and investment advisers on regulatory compliance issues, including SEC and state enforcement matters. Peter is a frequent lecturer on these and other topics for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute.

Education

• J.D., University of Notre Dame, 1981
  Member, Notre Dame Journal of Legislation
• B.A., Yale University, 1978
  John Addison Porter Prize in American History

Professional / Civic Activities

• President and Co-Founder, Aquinas Academy
• Lecturer, Pennsylvania Bar Institute
• Lecturer, Graduate School of Justice Studies, California University of Pennsylvania
• Indiana Township Zoning Hearing Board

Bar / Court Admissions

• Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Member, Allegheny County Bar Association (Business Law Section)
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association

Publications / Presentations

• "SEC Decides Not To Appeal Rule 14a-11 Proxy Access Decision; Rule 14a-8 Stay Expires Next Week," E-Alert, September 2011.
• Presenter, "Recent Legal Developments Affecting Investment Advisers," Financial Planning Association of Pittsburgh - Financial "Four"um, October 2010.
• Speaker, ?Federal Enforcement Actions Against Gatekeepers: Recent Trends in DOJ and SEC Actions Against In-House Counsel,? Delaware Valley Association for Corporate Counsel (DELVACCA) seminar, August 2010.
• Lecturer, CFP® Continuing Education Conference, ?Ethics in an Ever-Changing Regulatory World,? February 2010.
• Co-author, ?A Survey of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act,? Pennsylvania Bar Institute, June 2009 (PBI No. 2009-5748).
• Speaker, ?A Survey of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act,? PBI seminars in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Philadelphia, June 2009.
• Moderator, ?Oversight of Non-Traditional Investments Products,? Duquesne University Symposium on ?Ethics, Regulations and Risk Management: A New Paradigm for the Financial Services Industry,? April 2009.
• Speaker, "Antitrust Developments Affecting the Flat Glass Industry," National Flat Glass Logistics Council Meeting, Atlanta, February, 2009.
• "Cease and Desist! How to Send An Order and What to Do if You Get One," TEQ Magazine, December 2004.
• Author, "Investment Management Update: SEC Heightens Focus on E-Mail In Investment Adviser Examinations," Communique, December 2004.
• Co-author, "SEC Proposed Rule-Making: Registration Of Hedge Fund Advisers," Client Update, July 2004.
• Co-author, "Standards of Professional Conduct for Attorneys Practicing Before the SEC," Pennsylvania Bar Institute, June 2003 (PBI No. 2003-3412).
• Co-author, "E-Commerce, Legal and Practical Issues," Pennsylvania Bar Institute, July 2000 (PBI 2000-2575).

Corporate and Securities Law / Investment Management and Financial Services

• Initial Public Offering of two Mutual Funds, including all SEC and state registration filings.
• Representation of senior officers of public company in major SEC investigation.
• Merger of two SEC-registered investment companies.
• Numerous proxy solicitations on behalf of issuers and shareholders of publicly traded investment companies and other financial services companies.
• Representation of Independent Directors and Audit Committees of Investment Management Companies.
• Representation of investment advisers and broker-dealers in SEC and state securities commission audits.
• Numerous private placements of securities and other venture financings on behalf of issuers, including a major Pennsylvania-based broker-dealer.
• Negotiation of leveraged-lease transactions with Japanese banks on behalf of major integrated steel manufacturer.

Private Equity, Hedge Funds and Commodity Pools

• Experience in the fund formation area includes the formation of numerous private funds through U.S. and international securities offerings, representing funds and investors in the preparation and negotiation of fund formation and investment documents, and restructuring the terms of existing investment funds.
• Established a variety of private investment vehicles, including on- and off-shore hedge funds and private equity funds.
• Experience in the private equity area includes representing venture capital and private equity firms in early- and later-stage financings, restructurings, and other transactions.
• Experience includes the formation and on-going representation of privately-offered commodity pool investment funds.

Non-Profit Corporations

• Co-Solicitor: Allegheny County Industrial Development Authority, Allegheny County Residential Finance Authority, Allegheny County Higher Education Building Authority, and the Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority.
• Counsel to several private, independent schools and to their tax-exempt foundation arms.
• Counsel to a health-care foundation.

Real Estate

• Representation of non-profit corporations in a wide array of zoning and land-use matters.
• Ongoing representation of a national food distributor in multi-state lease and mortgage financings.
• Representation of developers in joint ventures and real estate limited partnerships.