Marc Jaffe, ’93, Elected to Bates College Board of Trustees
Bates College Board of Trustees elects two new members
Bates College has announced the election of two new members to its Board of Trustees, effective July 1, 2023:
- Pranav Ghai ’93, P’26, analytics professional and financial-data platform co-founder
- Marc Jaffe P’25, attorney specializing in corporate finance and corporate law
“On behalf of the board, I want to extend deep appreciation to Pranav and Marc for their willingness to contribute to Bates in such a fundamental and important way,” said John Gillespie ’80, chair of the board. “From their respective professional fields, Pranav and Marc are sure to bring deep knowledge and sharp insights to the board, enhancing our capacity to achieve our fiduciary duties and ensure that the college is fulfilling its mission.”
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Marc Jaffe P’25
Marc Jaffe is the managing partner of the New York office of the global law firm Latham & Watkins, specializing in representing prominent companies, investment banking firms, and investors in public and private equity and debt offerings, with extensive experience across sectors, including technology, entertainment, retail, financial services, gaming, hospitality, manufacturing, energy, and media and telecommunications. He also advises companies on general corporate and securities matters. Jaffe previously served as global chair of Latham’s Corporate Department and global co-chair of the Capital Markets Practice.
He has been named a Distinguished Leader by the New York Law Journal and twice named Dealmaker of the Year by The American Lawyer for representing Manchester United in its landmark initial public offering and for representing Rivian Automotive in one of the largest technology IPOs in history. The Legal 500 US named Jaffe to its Hall of Fame, describing him as “pre-eminent in the capital markets space.” Jaffe received his A.B. from Harvard University, majoring in government, and his J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School. He is married to Tracy Jaffe, and the couple lives in Scarsdale, N.Y., with their three children, Hayley, Daniel, and Noah ’25.
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