Bibb Strench
Partner, Thompson Hine
Washington, D.C.
Bibb Strench is a partner at Thompson Hine in Washington, D.C., working on funds regulatory, fund formation and hedge funds; in practice since 1988; previously at the SEC.
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Overview
- Office
- Washington, D.C.
- Experience
- In practice since 1988 · 38 years
- Main practice
- Funds regulatory
- Represents
- GPs and Sponsors
Source: thompsonhine.com, as of Oct 24, 2026. View the bio
Practice
Funds regulatorythe practice the bio leads with
From the bio
“He focuses on exchange-traded funds (ETFs), exchange-traded products (ETPs), closed-end funds, mutual funds and investment advisers.”
Fund formation
From the bio
“Developing and structuring investment funds and products including mutual funds, ETFs, ETPs, listed and unlisted closed-end funds”
Hedge funds
From the bio
“Drafting and filing Form N-1As, S-1s, board materials, proxy statements, exemptive applications, anti-money laundering and other compliance procedures, Form ADVs and hedge fund documents”
Focus
- Registered funds (’40 Act)
From the bio
“He focuses on exchange-traded funds (ETFs), exchange-traded products (ETPs), closed-end funds, mutual funds and investment advisers.”
Read from the practice description in the bio on thompsonhine.com, as of Oct 24, 2026.
Experience
In practice since 1988 · 38 years
Based on: J.D., University of Virginia School of Law, 1988.
Before Thompson Hine
- U.S. Securities and Exchange CommissionRegulator
Years and earlier employers as stated in the bio on thompsonhine.com, as of Oct 24, 2026.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University of Virginia School of Law, J.D. (1988)
- Vanderbilt University, B.A. (1984)
- Bar admissions
- District of ColumbiaCheck with the bar: District of Columbia Bar’s attorney lookup for District of Columbia (opens in a new tab)
As the bio lists them. We do not check whether a licence is current; each state’s own lookup does.
As listed in the bio on thompsonhine.com, as of Oct 24, 2026.
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- Ernest E. Badway
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Partner · Columbus
- Michael V. Wible
Partner · Columbus
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Questions about Bibb Strench
What does Bibb Strench work on?
Thompson Hine’s bio of Bibb Strench leads with funds regulatory, and also lists fund formation and hedge funds. It says Bibb Strench acts for sponsors (GPs).
Where is Bibb Strench based?
In Thompson Hine’s Washington, D.C. office.
How long has Bibb Strench practised?
Since 1988, 38 years, going by the bio (J.D., University of Virginia School of Law, 1988).
Where did Bibb Strench work before Thompson Hine?
The bio names the SEC.
Where did Bibb Strench study?
University of Virginia School of Law and Vanderbilt University.
Where is Bibb Strench admitted to practise?
The bio lists District of Columbia.
How can I contact Bibb Strench?
Through the bio page on thompsonhine.com. FundOpsHQ does not publish email addresses or phone numbers.