Rachel Charly Edwards

Rachel C. Edwards is a member of the Corporate Practice in Greenberg’s San Diego office and represents private clients in a variety of corporate and securities matters with a focus on ongoing securities compliance and reporting obligations under the Investment Company Act of 1940, corporate governance, and general transactional matters. Rachel has experience representing federally and state registered investment advisers, exempt reporting advisers, broker-dealers and private funds, providing guidance on formation and registration, corporate securities matters, and ongoing SEC and state-based compliance.

Rachel’s corporate practice also extends to counseling startup and private companies throughout their life cycle, including guiding clients through the formation process, managing their capitalization tables, assisting with seed and preferred stock financings, preparing and filing state securities filings, and advising clients with day-to-day corporate governance. Rachel has also helped clients navigate complex financings, including Regulation A, Regulation “CF” crowdfunding, and Regulation D offerings.

Concentrations

•Representing state and federally registered investment advisers, exempt reporting advisers, broker-dealers, and registered representatives.
•Securities compliance, including guiding clients with regulatory matters under the Investment Act of 1940.
•Assisting startup and private companies with the day-to-day aspects of corporate governance, attending Board of Director and Shareholder meetings and advising on internal policies.
•Corporate and general transactional counseling.

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, San Diego Super Lawyers, 'Rising Stars,' 2026
•Listed, San Diego Business Journal, “Women of Influence in the Law,” 2021