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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Registered Funds

Global Guide 2026 : USA

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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

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Registered Funds - USA

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius offers expertise across all aspects of the registered fund space, including ETFs, money market vehicles and mutual fund complexes. Advises in connection with ’40 Act matters and the full range of state and federal regulatory matters. Noted for its ability to handle the international aspects of investments, working with experts in the firm's offices globally.
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Work Highlights

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  • Morgan Lewis represented Guggenheim Investments in the sale and reorganization of 21 mutual and variable insurance funds to New Age Alpha.

Strengths

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  • The team has outstanding regulatory knowledge and expertise. They are truly a client-focused firm.

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  • Morgan Lewis has excellent knowledge of registered funds and related novel issues.

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  • They are experienced, diligent and exchange ideas with each other to achieve the highest likelihood of success.

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  • They are prepared, well informed, thoughtful and have excellent follow through. The firm has tremendous breadth of resources on which to draw from and anticipate our needs. They go above and beyond.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Roger P Joseph
    Roger P Joseph

    Roger P Joseph

    Roger Joseph's international registered funds work includes a number of major fund launches.
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  • W John McGuire
    W John McGuire

    W John McGuire

    John McGuire has cultivated a market-leading reputation in the ETF marketplace.

    • John is a leader in the industry.

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  • Lea Anne Copenhefer
    Lea Anne Copenhefer

    Lea Anne Copenhefer

    Lea Anne Copenhefer is equally capable acting for major investment advisers and the independent directors of registered funds. Her work includes the formation of both public and non-traded funds.

    • Lea Anne is excellent and super smart.

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  • Timothy W Levin
    Timothy W Levin

    Timothy W Levin

    Timothy Levin has in-depth knowledge of mutual funds and regularly handles fund formation.

    • Tim brings excellent commercial awareness and sophistication.

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    • Timothy is terrific to work with. He is practical, engaged and responsive.

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    • Tim understands the bigger picture.

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  • Sean Graber
    Sean Graber

    Sean Graber

    Sean Graber's broad caseload ranges from establishing funds to M&A and operational matters. He has additional experience advising on novel issues such as auction funds.

    • He does an outstanding job in delivering excellent service.

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    • Sean is a magnificent attorney and an incredible engagement partner.

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  • Chris Menconi
    Chris Menconi

    Chris Menconi

    Chris Menconi is especially well reputed for his understanding of publicly traded funds.

    • Chris is knowledgeable and takes a very pragmatic approach. He does a very good job of breaking down matters and explaining it for what it really is. Chris does a good job of summarising legal terms.

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    • Chris is a great lawyer. He is very commercial and thoughtful.

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    • Chris combines extensive experience with a strong sense of client needs.

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    • He is very practical, efficient and incredibly intelligent.

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  • Laura E. Flores
    Laura E. Flores

    Laura E. Flores

    Laura Flores is adept at advising ETFs and their managers on launches and registration with the SEC.

    • Laura is very practical and knows this market well. She gives top level advice and is great to work with.

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    • She is very knowledgeable of ETFs and is very creative in this space.

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  • Mark F Parise
    Mark F Parise

    Mark F Parise

    Mark Parise is held in high regard for his expertise in closed-end and mutual funds, as well as ETFs.

    • Mark is a fabulous attorney to work with. He provides insightful and practical legal solutions.

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    • Mark knows the space very well and gives very practical advice. He always provides clients with top quality advice.

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    • Mark is thorough, informed, committed, well-prepared and regularly goes above and beyond. Mark is an expert in his field and his advice and guidance is seamless.

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