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David M Leahy

David M Leahy

USA 2026

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About

Provided by Sullivan & Worcester

Practice Areas

Investment Management

Registered Funds & Independent Trustees

Corporate Governance & Board Advisory

Financial Services

Investment Advisors, Commodity Trading Advisors & Institutional Investors

Career

David's practice consists of counseling independent directors of open-end funds, closed-end funds, exchange-traded funds and business development companies, as well as the funds themselves and their investment advisers on matters relating to the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

David is admitted to the New York Bar and the District of Columbia Bar. He is also admitted to the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.

Professional Memberships

District of Columbia Bar Association.

Education

Harvard Law School

J.D., cum laude

Columbia University

B.A., magna cum laude

Awards

Top 10 Most Influential Registered Funds Lawyers in the USA

Business Today

2023

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Registered Funds - USA - Nationwide

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial
David Leahy is valued for his astute advice to independent trustees and directors of mutual funds, closed-end funds and ETFs.

Strengths

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  • David is always knowledgeable, with a plethora of experience.

    Registered FundsChambers Guide to the USA

Ranked Individuals at Sullivan & Worcester (18)

Massachusetts

USA - Nationwide

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