Band 5
Provided by Adam Aderton
A former Senior Officer in the SEC’s Enforcement Division, Adam Aderton focuses on regulatory and enforcement matters, with a particular emphasis on advising clients across the asset management industry. He conducts internal investigations and advises on complex regulatory examinations, enforcement inquiries, and litigation matters involving private equity funds, venture capital funds, hedge funds, BDCs, interval funds, tender offer funds, mutual funds and ETFs, as well as retail platforms and separately managed accounts. He also provides asset managers with practical ongoing compliance advice. Adam is a thought leader in the space, regularly speaking on asset management enforcement issues to leading industry groups, including the Investment Adviser Association, the Investment Company Institute and the Institutional Investor Legal Forum, among others.
Joined the Firm in 2025; Former Co-Chief of the SEC’s Enforcement Asset Management Unit; Law clerk for Hon. J. Frederick Motz of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland (2004-2005).
Co-Chair of the National Society of Compliance Professionals Private Funds Committee; Board of Advisors of the SEC Historical Society.
B.A., Truman State University (2001); J.D., University of Virginia School of Law (2004).
Provided by Chambers
Adam Aderton attracts high praise for his deep expertise in the asset management industry. He counsels clients facing securities regulation issues relating to registration, pay-to-play, marketing and disclosure.
Provided by Chambers
Adam has true depth of expertise.
Adam has terrific experience concentrated in the asset management space.
Adam is one of the most proactive counsel. His white glove service is incredible and appreciated. He provides commercial advice on discreet issues.
Adam understood the challenges and laid the ground work for a positive outcome. He was straightforward, truthful and showed empathy.
Adam is incredibly smart and he knows the answers that other people don't.
Adam has true depth of expertise.
Adam has terrific experience concentrated in the asset management space.
Adam is one of the most proactive counsel. His white glove service is incredible and appreciated. He provides commercial advice on discreet issues.
Adam understood the challenges and laid the ground work for a positive outcome. He was straightforward, truthful and showed empathy.
Adam is incredibly smart and he knows the answers that other people don't.