Richard L. Fried concentrates in structured finance, securities and general corporate matters. He has extensive experience with the securitization of mortgage loans, home equity loans, FHA loans, SBA and other commercial loans, student loans, auto receivables and trade receivables. He was actively involved in the securitization regulations enacted by the U.S. Small Business Administration and has served as transaction counsel in virtually all of the SBA loan securitizations completed since the first offering in 1992.

Mr. Fried advises issuers, underwriters and agents involved in all types of structured finance transactions. He represents registered and non-registered domestic and foreign investment advisers as well as sponsors and advisors of offshore funds investing in mortgage and other asset-backed securities. Mr. Fried also represents sponsors and credit providers in connection with commercial paper conduit programs.

A frequent speaker at industry conferences on structured finance topics, Mr. Fried has led securitization seminars for a number of investment banks and U.S. government agencies.

Admitted to Practice

New York, 1984

Education

J.D., cum laude, New York University, 1983; Order of the Coif

B.S., Cornell University, 1980