- J.D., University of Kansas School of Law, Jessup International Moot Court
- M.B.A., University of Kansas, with Honors, International Business
- B.A., University of Kansas, with Honors
- Illinois
- Vermont
- Missouri
- Invest in the USA (IIUSA) Board Member (Re-elected through 2023)
- Invest in the USA (IIUSA), Best Practices Committee, Co-Chair
- Invest In the USA (IIUSA), Compliance Committee, Chair and Member
- Invest in the USA (IIUSA), Ethics Subcommittee, Chair
- NAWL, Women in Corporate Transactions Affinity Group, Member
- SIFMA Legal & Compliance Division
- EB-5 Securities Roundtable, Member
Related Services
Mariza is a structured finance lawyer and a trusted counselor to regional centers, new commercial enterprises, job creating entities, and other stakeholders that raise and deploy EB-5 capital. She leads the firm’s national EB-5 finance practice – an interdisciplinary team of securities, tax, corporate, debt, and real estate lawyers. She approaches EB-5 transactions from a risk manager’s vantage point and constructs legal strategy to help clients achieve business objectives while navigating securities laws and evolving EB-5 Program requirements. A frequent speaker and writer on EB-5 and securities law considerations, Mariza is an active member of the EB-5 community dedicated to elevating EB-5 industry practices and standards. Mariza serves as a member of IIUSA’s Board of Directors. She also represents clients in a variety of other securities, commercial, and merger and acquisition matters.
Speaking Engagements
- 2022 IIUSA Best Practices Committee, Mariza McKee, chair – "IIUSA EB-5 Basics Module Now Updated to Incorporate RIA Changes"
- 2020 IIUSA Virtual Industry Forum – “Redeployment: How the Policy Manual Update Affects Current and Future Investors & Projects” – November 12, 2020
- 9th Annual IIUSA EB-5 Industry Forum – “EB-5 in the Courts: Suing USCIS, Regional Centers & Other Litigation Cases” – Seattle, WA – October 29, 2019
- 9th Annual IIUSA EB-5 Industry Forum – “Redeployment: Structuring Deals, Informing Investors & Checking the Boxes Amongst Uncertain Guidance” – Seattle, WA – October 30, 2019
- 2018 AILA & IIUSA EB-5 Industry Forum – “Redeploying EB-5 Investments: A Roadmap to Help Navigate Securities Laws and USCIS Guidance” – Chicago, IL – October 29-30, 2018
- Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA) – “Intro EB-5 Finance WebCourse - Understanding EB-5 Securities Laws” – May 23, 2018
- Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA) Missouri Conference – Panelist for the EB-5 Panel – Kansas City, MO – May 1, 2018
- 11th Annual EB-5 Advocacy Conference (Invest in the USA (IIUSA)) – “Compliance in EB-5 Marketing: A Securities Industry Perspective” – Washington, D.C. – April 23, 2018
- 2017 EB-5 Industry Forum (Invest in the USA (IIUSA)) – “Pay Attention! IIUSA Has Got Your Back . . . Let Us Tell You How” – Miami, FL – October 24, 2017
- 6th Annual EB-5 Industry Forum (Invest in the USA (IIUSA) – “Compliance with U.S. Securities Laws” – Los Angeles, CA – October 10, 2016
- New York EB-5 & Investment Immigration Convention – “Representing Regional Centers, NCEs, and JCEs in an Era of Increased SEC and Other Regulatory Oversight” – New York, NY - July 18, 2016
- Strafford Publications, Inc. Webinar – “Structuring Concurrent Regulation S and Regulation D Securities Offerings: Navigating the Process, Closing the Deal” – June 1, 2016
- Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA) Roundtable – “Emerging Trends for Bond Financing in Illinois” – May 19, 2016
- EB-5 Webinar Discussion Presented by Primary Capital – “Assessment and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest” – April 13, 2016
- CDFA National Development Finance Summit – “Ask an Expert: EB-5 Session” – Charleston, SC – November 5, 2015
- Fourth Annual EB-5 Market Exchange – “EB-5 Best Practices & Compliance: How IIUSA is Elevating Industry Standards” – San Francisco, California – October 24, 2014
- CDFA Summer School – “Intro EB-5 Finance Course – Understanding EB-5 Securities Laws” – Washington D.C. – August 12, 2014
- Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA) and Texas Economic Development Council – “EB-5 Structuring and Securities Laws” – July 16, 2014
- 2014 CDFA Georgia Financing Roundtable Conference – “EB-5 and Capital Access Resources” – June 4, 2014
- Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA) and CALED (California Association for Local Economic Development) – “How California is Making the Most of EB-5” – 2014 – April 23, 2014
- Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA) – “EB-5 Finance Webcourse – Understanding the Securities Laws” – August 12, 2013
- National Development Finance Summit – “Maximizing the EB-5 Financing Opportunity” – Washington, D.C. – August 9, 2013
- 3rd Annual International Investment & Economic Development Forum – “EB-5 as Part of the Capital Stack: Combining EB-5 Capital with Other Development Finance Programs” – Las Vegas, NV – June 20, 2013
- Super Lawyers® Rising Stars, 2021
- EB5 Investors Magazine, “Top 15 Corporate Attorneys," 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020
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