Atty. R. Joel Todd

Atty. R. Joel Todd

Joel Todd is a member of the Corporate Practice in Greenberg Traurig’s Fort Lauderdale office. Joel focuses on capital markets, securities law, and corporate governance matters.

Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale 6 yrs experience 6 year
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About R. Joel Todd at a glance

R. Joel Todd is an Associate based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 6+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2020. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (2020) and Florida Maryland (2021). Educated at Florida State University College of Law (J.D., 2020) and Towson University (B.S., 2016). Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Joel Todd is a member of the Corporate Practice in Greenberg Traurig’s Fort Lauderdale office
  • Joel focuses on capital markets, securities law, and corporate governance matters
  • He counsels clients on federal and state securities laws, national securities exchange rules, and executive employment matters
  • Joel represents public companies in SEC filings, including Section 13 and Section 16 filings
  • Joel handles various capital-raising transactions, including private placements, tender offers, and at-the-market equity sales programs
  • He has represented clients in reverse stock splits, stock exchange transfers, and private investments in public equity
  • Joel also advises on Exchange Act registration and de-registration matters
  • Concentrations • Corporate governance • Public company SEC reporting • Securities offerings • National securities exchanges Experience Capital Markets Experience • Represented Benson Hill, Inc. (NASDAQ: BHIL) in connection with a reverse stock split and a transfer from the New York Stock Exchange to the Nasdaq Stock Market.° • Represented Profrac Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: ACDC) in connection with a $50 million private investment in public equity via a new class of convertible preferred stock.° • Represented China Petroleum in connection with a Form 20-F filing, related SEC comment response letters and ultimately Exchange Act de-registration based in part on PCOAB findings regarding the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act.° • Represented the majority shareholders of Invacare, a medical equipment manufacturer, in a refinancing and restructuring.° • Represented Thunder Power Holdings, a Hong Kong-based premium electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, in its $400 million merger with Feutune Light Acquisition, a publicly traded SPAC (special purpose acquisition company).° • Represented Upland Software Inc. (NASDAQ: UPLD) in connection with a $115 million investment from a private equity firm in the form of a new class of convertible preferred stock.° • Represented the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) in connection with fixed-price cash tender offers for various series of outstanding notes with an aggregate amount tendered of over $14 billion.° • Represented the Chemours Company (NYSE: CC) in connection with its $650 million private offering of senior notes, its concurrent tender offer for a series of outstanding senior notes and redemption of any such notes remaining outstanding following its tender offer.° • Represented SoftBank Group Corp. in connection with Schedule 13Ds and 13Gs for affiliated investment vehicles.° • Represented various real estate investment trust (REIT) clients in connection with setting up and maintaining at-the-market (ATM) equity sales programs.° °The above representations were handled by Mr. Todd prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig, P.A
  • Recognition & Leadership Professional & Community Involvement • Pro Bono Legal Services, Legal Counsel for the Elderly, 2021-2023 • Pro Bono Legal Services, Raise Green, 2021-2023 • Pro Bono Legal Services, Honoring Choices Virginia, 2020

Practice Areas Explained

R. Joel Todd's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases R. Joel Todd handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Lauderdale are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is R. Joel Todd's law office located?
R. Joel Todd's law practice is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does R. Joel Todd handle?
R. Joel Todd focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has R. Joel Todd practiced law?
R. Joel Todd has 6+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2020.
Where did R. Joel Todd go to law school?
R. Joel Todd earned their education at (J.D., 2020); (B.S., 2016).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Florida State University College of Law
- 2020
B.S.
Towson University
- 2016

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 2020
Florida Maryland
Admitted: 2021

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