About Kamal
Kamal Jafarnia is a attorney based in Houston, Texas, specializing in business law, real estate law, and securities law. He has been practicing law for over 30 years, serving clients across multiple jurisdictions, including Texas, New York, Georgia, Connecticut, and the District of Columbia. His experience encompasses many legal matters, from complex business transactions to real estate developments and securities regulations. Mr. Jafarnia earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Temple University Beasley School of Law in 1992. He furthered his legal education by obtaining a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Securities and Financial Regulation from Georgetown University Law Center in 2011. Prior to his legal studies, he completed a Bachelor of Arts in Economics at the University of Texas at Austin in 1988.
Throughout his career, Mr. Jafarnia has held several prominent positions. From October 2018 to Spring 2021, he served as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Artivest Holdings, Inc., and as Chief Compliance Officer for its Investment Management business at Altegris Advisers. Before joining Artivest, he was Managing Director for Legal and Business Development at Provasi Capital Partners LP. His prior roles also include Senior Vice President at W.P. Carey Inc. and Chief Compliance Officer at Carey Credit Advisors, Inc.
Additionally, he has been Counsel at Greenberg Traurig, LLP, and Alston & Bird, LLP, focusing on real estate investment trusts (REITs) and financial services. Between 2006 and 2012, he served as senior executive, in-house counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer for several alternative investment program sponsors, including American Realty Capital and its affiliated broker-dealer, Realty Capital Securities, LLC. In addition to his professional roles, Mr. Jafarnia has contributed to the governance of public companies. Since January 2013, he has been a non-executive independent member of the board of directors of Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. Mr. Jafarnia is admitted to practice law in multiple jurisdictions, including Texas, New York, Georgia, Connecticut.
The District of Columbia. In Texas, he is a member of the State Bar of Texas, with, admitted in 1993. His license status is active, and he is eligible to practice law in Texas. He is fluent in English and Farsi. As a result, the attorney can serve clients effectively. Mr. Jafarnia's experience and multilingual abilities make him a valuable resource for clients seeking legal expertise in business, real estate, and securities law.
