Civitas Capital Group Welcomes Mine Ekim as Managing Director, Legal & Head of Investor Experience

DALLAS, July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Civitas Capital Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mine Ekim as Managing Director, Legal & Head of Investor Experience. With over 15 years of international legal and compliance expertise, Ms. Ekim will lead the firm's legal and regulatory strategy while driving enhancements in investor engagement and operational excellence.

In her new role, Ms. Ekim will oversee fund formation, regulatory and compliance matters, and firmwide legal initiatives, in addition to spearheading strategic efforts aimed at strengthening the investor experience at Civitas. Her cross-sector experience spans finance, real estate, energy, infrastructure, and technology, with deep expertise in corporate, commercial, and compliance matters, foreign investments, and cross-border transactions. She has lived, studied, and worked on three continents, bringing a truly international lens to her work.

"We are absolutely delighted to welcome Mine to the Civitas leadership team," said Daniel J. Healy, CEO of Civitas Capital Group. "She is a true rock star in the EB-5 industry. Her global perspective, extensive legal background, and unwavering commitment to investor-first thinking make her a perfect fit as we look toward continued growth and innovation in the months and years ahead. Mine's presence will be instrumental as we strive to deliver a best-in-class EB-5 investor experience."

Ms. Ekim has held roles at leading organizations including Dow Jones & Company, Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT), Shell, and major multinational law firms such as White & Case and SNR Denton. Most recently, she served as Managing Director, Legal & Compliance at a real estate investment firm based in San Francisco.

"I am thrilled to join Civitas at such an exciting time in its journey," Ekim says. "Civitas has built a reputation for integrity, institutional stewardship, and putting investors first. I look forward to working with this exceptional team to help fortify our legal and regulatory foundation and enhance the overall investor experience in meaningful ways."

Ms. Ekim serves on the Public Policy Committee of Invest in the USA (IIUSA) and is an active member of The L Suite, the Women's General Counsel Network, and How Women Lead. In 2023, she was named one of the "50 Women to Watch" by Corporate Counsel Business Journal for her leadership and dedication to mentorship.

ABOUT CIVITAS CAPITAL GROUP

Civitas Capital Group is a private investment manager offering EB-5 investors compelling, niche opportunities in U.S. real estate. We have worked with more than 1,500 investors across 40 countries over the past 15 years, helping them make the American Dream come true for themselves and their families. Our firm is grounded in its core values and purpose to create opportunities that enrich our investors, our employees, and our communities. Follow Civitas Capital Group on LinkedIn. Learn more at civitascapital.com.

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