Mike Blankenship
Corporate Attorney
Mike is the managing partner of Winston’s Houston office, co-chair of the firm’s Capital Markets Practice, and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. He focuses his practice on corporate finance and securities law, including securities offerings, public company advisory, special purpose acquisition company offerings, private equity and venture capital transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate representation.
Understanding Disclosure Obligations in Securities Offerings
Understanding Disclosure Obligations in Securities Offerings This episode explores the essential disclosure obligations companies must adhere to when conducting securities offerings. It emphasizes the importance of transparen...
CMPO Essentials: Regulatory and Legal Framework
Understanding Legal and Regulatory Requirements for Conducting a CMPO This episode delves into the legal and regulatory requirements necessary for a company to execute a Confidentially Marketed Public Offering (CMPO). Key top...
What is a Shelf Registration?
Understanding Shelf Registrations: Benefits and Flexibility for Companies This episode explains what a shelf registration is and how it benefits companies conducting securities offerings. The script details how shelf registra...
What are the Main Types of Securities Offerings?
Understanding Different Types of Security Offerings In this episode, we dive into the various types of security offerings available for companies looking to raise capital and go public. Starting with the initial public offeri...
Understanding Confidentially Marketed Public Offerings (CMPO)
Understanding Confidentially Marketed Public Offerings (CMPO): Advantages and Disadvantages In this episode, we explore what a CMPO (confidentially marketed public offering) is, along with its pros and cons. A CMPO offers a b...
The Funding Stages & Common Founder Mistakes
Understanding the Stages and Challenges of Raising Capital This episode explores the different levels of raising capital, starting with friends and family or personal capital, followed by seed money, series A and B offerings,...
Comparing CMPO, PIPE, and ATM Strategies
Navigating Capital Raising for Public Companies: CMPO, PIPE, and ATM Offerings Explained In this episode, the complexities of capital raising for public companies are unraveled as various offerings, such as CMPO, PIPE, and AT...
What is a SPAC?
Understanding SPACs: A Quick Overview In this episode, Mike delves into the concept of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs). He explains that a SPAC is formed to enter into a business combination with a private entit...
How Do Investment Banks Make Money?
Understanding the Role or Investment Banks and Underwriters in Security Offerings This episode explains the essential role of underwriters, typically investment banks functioning as broker-dealers, in security offerings. It d...
Understanding SEC Regulatory Requirements for New Securities
Understanding SEC Regulatory Requirements for New Securities This episode delves into the regulatory requirements for registering a new security with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). It covers the necessity for p...
A Day in the Life of a Corporate Attorney with Mike Blankenship
Navigating Corporate Law: A Day in the Life of a Corporate Attorney In this episode, Mike, a corporate attorney, shares his 'elevator pitch' and provides insight into his daily responsibilities. He describes his work with com...