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Fund Lawyers at Chapman and Cutler in Chicago

26 fund lawyers at Chapman and Cutler are listed in Chicago, of the 31 the firm lists in the directory. The practices they list most: funds regulatory (21), fund formation (15) and hedge funds (6).

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All of Chapman and Cutler’s 31 fund lawyers Every firm’s fund lawyers in Chicago

Partners in Chicago

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					Primary practice			Prior firms
Scott R. Anderson	Chapman and Cutler	Partner	Chicago, IL	Fund formation, Private equity funds +2	Funds regulatory	33 yrs	Loyola University, Augustana College	–
Jim Audette	Chapman and Cutler	Partner	Chicago, IL	Fund formation, Private equity funds +3	–	14 yrs	University of Notre Dame, Loyola University Chicago	–
Kelley M. Bender	Chapman and Cutler	Chief Operating Partner	Chicago, IL	Fund formation, Private equity funds +4	Fund formation	21 yrs	Loyola University, Augustana College	–
Kelly Pendergast Carr	Chapman and Cutler	Partner	Chicago, IL	Fund formation, Funds regulatory	Funds regulatory	12 yrs	Loyola University, University of Michigan	–
Richard J. Coyle	Chapman and Cutler	Partner	Chicago, IL	Fund formation, Funds regulatory	Funds regulatory	13 yrs	University of Michigan	–
Walter L. Draney	Chapman and Cutler	Partner	Chicago, IL	Funds regulatory	Funds regulatory	27 yrs	University of, University of Illinois	–
Aaron J. Efta	Chapman and Cutler	Partner	Chicago, IL	Private credit funds	–	22 yrs	University of Michigan, Montana State University	–
Daniel J. Fallon	Chapman and Cutler	Partner	Chicago, IL	Fund formation, Funds regulatory	Funds regulatory	17 yrs	University of Notre Dame, University of Wisconsin-Madison	–
Eric F. Fess	Chapman and Cutler	Partner	Chicago, IL	Funds regulatory	Funds regulatory	48 yrs	University of, Southern Methodist University	–
Felice R. Foundos	Chapman and Cutler	Partner	Chicago, IL	Fund formation, Funds regulatory	Funds regulatory	36 yrs	University of Notre Dame, Loyola University Chicago	U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Brian D. Free	Chapman and Cutler	Partner	Chicago, IL	Hedge funds, Funds regulatory	Funds regulatory	35 yrs	Chicago-Kent College of Law, Miami University	–
William C. Hermann	Chapman and Cutler	Partner	Chicago, IL	Fund formation	–	36 yrs	Indiana University, University of Notre Dame	–
Helen Y. Kim	Chapman and Cutler	Partner	Chicago, IL	Funds regulatory	Funds regulatory	19 yrs	University of, University of Chicago	–
Roy Kim	Chapman and Cutler	Partner	Chicago, IL	Fund formation, Funds regulatory	Funds regulatory	18 yrs	University of Notre Dame, Indiana University	–
Jonathan A. Koff	Chapman and Cutler	Partner	Chicago, IL	Fund formation, Funds regulatory	–	41 yrs	DePaul University, University of Illinois	–
Nicole C. Krol	Chapman and Cutler	Partner	Chicago, IL	Real estate funds, Fund finance	–	20 yrs	University of Michigan	–
Myles G. O'Kelly	Chapman and Cutler	Partner	Chicago, IL	Fund formation, Funds regulatory	Funds regulatory	10 yrs	Washington University, College of William and Mary	–
Amy L. Olshansky	Chapman and Cutler	Partner	Chicago, IL	Funds regulatory	–	28 yrs	University of Notre Dame, Cornell	–
Kristine M. Osentoski	Chapman and Cutler	Partner	Chicago, IL	Fund finance	–	12 yrs	University of, University of Michigan	–
Kate S. Poorbaugh	Chapman and Cutler	Partner	Chicago, IL	Fund formation, Funds regulatory	Fund formation	11 yrs	University of, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign	–
Michael M. Reed	Chapman and Cutler	Partner	Chicago, IL	Venture funds, Funds regulatory	–	18 yrs	DePaul University, University of Michigan	–
Suzanne M. Russell	Chapman and Cutler	Partner	Chicago, IL	Funds regulatory	Funds regulatory	36 yrs	Loyola University, Notre Dame Law School +2	–
Sean M. Snider	Chapman and Cutler	Partner	Chicago, IL	Fund formation, Funds regulatory	Funds regulatory	10 yrs	University of Notre Dame, Indiana University	–
Jennifer L. Tedjeske	Chapman and Cutler	Partner	Chicago, IL	Private equity funds, Private credit funds +3	Fund finance	28 yrs	Ohio Northern University, Westminster College	–
Morrison C. Warren	Chapman and Cutler	Partner	Chicago, IL	Fund formation, Private equity funds +2	–	35 yrs	University of Notre Dame, Occidental College	–
Matthew T. Wirig	Chapman and Cutler	Partner	Chicago, IL	Fund formation, Private equity funds +2	Funds regulatory	20 yrs	Notre Dame Law School, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign	–

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Scott R. Anderson
Partner
Chicago, ILAlso fund formation, private equity funds, hedge funds
- Leads with: Funds regulatory. The practice the firm’s bio leads with.
- Since 1993. In practice since 1993, from the firm’s bio.
- GP and LP side. Acts for both fund sponsors and investors, as the firm’s bio says.
Jim Audette
Partner
Chicago, ILPractices: Fund formation, Private equity funds, Real estate funds + 2 more
- Since 2012. In practice since 2012, from the firm’s bio.
- GP and LP side. Acts for both fund sponsors and investors, as the firm’s bio says.
Kelley M. Bender
Chief Operating Partner
Chicago, ILAlso private equity funds, real estate funds, infrastructure funds + 2 more
- Leads with: Fund formation. The practice the firm’s bio leads with.
- Since 2005. In practice since 2005, from the firm’s bio.
- GP and LP side. Acts for both fund sponsors and investors, as the firm’s bio says.
Kelly Pendergast Carr
Partner
Chicago, ILAlso fund formation
- Leads with: Funds regulatory. The practice the firm’s bio leads with.
- Since 2014. In practice since 2014, from the firm’s bio.
- GP side. Acts for fund sponsors (GPs), as the firm’s bio says.
Richard J. Coyle
Partner
Chicago, ILAlso fund formation
- Leads with: Funds regulatory. The practice the firm’s bio leads with.
- Since 2013. In practice since 2013, from the firm’s bio.
- GP side. Acts for fund sponsors (GPs), as the firm’s bio says.
Walter L. Draney
Partner
Chicago, IL
- Leads with: Funds regulatory. The practice the firm’s bio leads with.
- Since 1999. In practice since 1999, from the firm’s bio.
- GP side. Acts for fund sponsors (GPs), as the firm’s bio says.
Aaron J. Efta
Partner
Chicago, ILPractices: Private credit funds
- Since 2004. In practice since 2004, from the firm’s bio.
Daniel J. Fallon
Partner
Chicago, ILAlso fund formation
- Leads with: Funds regulatory. The practice the firm’s bio leads with.
- Since 2009. In practice since 2009, from the firm’s bio.
- GP side. Acts for fund sponsors (GPs), as the firm’s bio says.
Eric F. Fess
Partner
Chicago, IL
- Leads with: Funds regulatory. The practice the firm’s bio leads with.
- Since 1978. In practice since 1978, from the firm’s bio.
- GP side. Acts for fund sponsors (GPs), as the firm’s bio says.
Felice R. Foundos
Partner
Chicago, ILAlso fund formation
- Leads with: Funds regulatory. The practice the firm’s bio leads with.
- Since 1990. In practice since 1990, from the firm’s bio.
- GP side. Acts for fund sponsors (GPs), as the firm’s bio says.
- Former SEC. Lists the SEC among past employers, on the firm’s bio.
Brian D. Free
Partner
Chicago, ILAlso hedge funds
- Leads with: Funds regulatory. The practice the firm’s bio leads with.
- Since 1991. In practice since 1991, from the firm’s bio.
William C. Hermann
Partner
Chicago, ILPractices: Fund formation
- Since 1990. In practice since 1990, from the firm’s bio.
- GP side. Acts for fund sponsors (GPs), as the firm’s bio says.
Helen Y. Kim
Partner
Chicago, IL
- Leads with: Funds regulatory. The practice the firm’s bio leads with.
- Since 2007. In practice since 2007, from the firm’s bio.
Roy Kim
Partner
Chicago, ILAlso fund formation
- Leads with: Funds regulatory. The practice the firm’s bio leads with.
- Since 2008. In practice since 2008, from the firm’s bio.
Jonathan A. Koff
Partner
Chicago, ILPractices: Fund formation, Funds regulatory
- Since 1985. In practice since 1985, from the firm’s bio.
- GP and LP side. Acts for both fund sponsors and investors, as the firm’s bio says.
Nicole C. Krol
Partner
Chicago, ILPractices: Real estate funds, Fund finance
- Since 2006. In practice since 2006, from the firm’s bio.
Myles G. O'Kelly
Partner
Chicago, ILAlso fund formation
- Leads with: Funds regulatory. The practice the firm’s bio leads with.
- Since 2016. In practice since 2016, from the firm’s bio.
- GP side. Acts for fund sponsors (GPs), as the firm’s bio says.
Amy L. Olshansky
Partner
Chicago, ILPractices: Funds regulatory
- Since 1998. In practice since 1998, from the firm’s bio.
- LP side. Acts for fund investors (LPs), as the firm’s bio says.
Kristine M. Osentoski
Partner
Chicago, ILPractices: Fund finance
- Since 2014. In practice since 2014, from the firm’s bio.
- GP side. Acts for fund sponsors (GPs), as the firm’s bio says.
Kate S. Poorbaugh
Partner
Chicago, ILAlso funds regulatory
- Leads with: Fund formation. The practice the firm’s bio leads with.
- Since 2015. In practice since 2015, from the firm’s bio.
Michael M. Reed
Partner
Chicago, ILPractices: Venture funds, Funds regulatory
- Since 2008. In practice since 2008, from the firm’s bio.
- GP side. Acts for fund sponsors (GPs), as the firm’s bio says.
Suzanne M. Russell
Partner
Chicago, IL
- Leads with: Funds regulatory. The practice the firm’s bio leads with.
- Since 1990. In practice since 1990, from the firm’s bio.
- GP and LP side. Acts for both fund sponsors and investors, as the firm’s bio says.
Sean M. Snider
Partner
Chicago, ILAlso fund formation
- Leads with: Funds regulatory. The practice the firm’s bio leads with.
- Since 2016. In practice since 2016, from the firm’s bio.
Jennifer L. Tedjeske
Partner
Chicago, ILAlso private equity funds, private credit funds, real estate funds + 1 more
- Leads with: Fund finance. The practice the firm’s bio leads with.
- Since 1998. In practice since 1998, from the firm’s bio.
- GP side. Acts for fund sponsors (GPs), as the firm’s bio says.
Morrison C. Warren
Partner
Chicago, ILPractices: Fund formation, Private equity funds, Hedge funds + 1 more
- Since 1991. In practice since 1991, from the firm’s bio.
- GP side. Acts for fund sponsors (GPs), as the firm’s bio says.
Matthew T. Wirig
Partner
Chicago, ILAlso fund formation, private equity funds, hedge funds
- Leads with: Funds regulatory. The practice the firm’s bio leads with.
- Since 2006. In practice since 2006, from the firm’s bio.
- GP side. Acts for fund sponsors (GPs), as the firm’s bio says.

Practices in Chicago

People in this office listing each practice; one person may list several.

Funds regulatory21 of 26
Fund formation15 of 26
Hedge funds6 of 26
Private equity funds6 of 26
Real estate funds4 of 26
Fund finance3 of 26
Private credit funds2 of 26
Infrastructure funds1 of 26
Secondaries1 of 26
Venture funds1 of 26

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Washington, D.C.2
Charlotte1
New York1
San Francisco1

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