Proskauer Welcomes Former SEC Branch Chief David J. Marcinkus to its Market Leading Registered Funds Group
06/14/2021
Proskauer Welcomes Former SEC Branch Chief David J. Marcinkus to its Market Leading Registered Funds Group
Proskauer, a leading international law firm, today welcomed former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Branch Chief David J. Marcinkus as a Senior Counsel in its Registered Funds Group, based in Washington, DC.
“David is a brilliant lawyer who brings a wealth of experience in asset management. His experience at the SEC over the past decade is invaluable and will allow us to broaden both our regulatory support, while continuing to build out our practice on the ground in our D.C. office,” said Proskauer partner and head of the Firm’s Registered Funds Group, Stuart H. Coleman. “We are thrilled to welcome him to Proskauer.”
As a former Branch Chief for the SEC’s Division of Investment Management, David specialized in regulations with respect to business development companies or "BDCs" and permanent capital vehicles, and was a member of the BDC and closed-end fund offering reform rulemaking team. David also served as a member of the rulemaking team responsible for the long-awaited new fair valuation rule for registered funds and BDCs, and advised the Chief Counsel's office on status and disqualification matters arising under the Investment Company Act. He also assisted the SEC’s Division of Examinations on deficiency matters involving registered and private funds and their sponsors, and assisted with broader disqualification and “bad actor” matters for industry participants.
“We are excited to welcome David to the team. His vast experience working with BDCs brings a unique perspective to supporting our private credit clients as they address regulatory issues in building out their platforms,” said Proskauer Partner Nicole M. Runyan, a member of the Registered Funds Group and BDC practice. “His experience will allow us to continue to serve as a key strategic partner in this growing industry.”
“I am excited to join Proskauer’s talented team and use my experience and background to ensure Proskauer remains at the forefront of the market. I look forward to working with the firm as we continue to grow our incredible Registered Funds and BDC practices,” said David J. Marcinkus.
David received his B.A. from Boston University and his J.D. from The George Washington University Law School.
Proskauer Welcomes Former SEC Branch Chief David J. Marcinkus to its Market Leading Registered Funds Group
Proskauer, a leading international law firm, today welcomed former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Branch Chief David J. Marcinkus as a Senior Counsel in its Registered Funds Group, based in Washington, DC.
As a former Branch Chief for the SEC’s Division of Investment Management, David specialized in regulations with respect to business development companies or "BDCs" and permanent capital vehicles, and was a member of the BDC and closed-end fund offering reform rulemaking team. David also served as a member of the rulemaking team responsible for the long-awaited new fair valuation rule for registered funds and BDCs, and advised the Chief Counsel's office on status and disqualification matters arising under the Investment Company Act. He also assisted the SEC’s Division of Examinations on deficiency matters involving registered and private funds and their sponsors, and assisted with broader disqualification and “bad actor” matters for industry participants.
“We are excited to welcome David to the team. His vast experience working with BDCs brings a unique perspective to supporting our private credit clients as they address regulatory issues in building out their platforms,” said Proskauer Partner Nicole M. Runyan, a member of the Registered Funds Group and BDC practice. “His experience will allow us to continue to serve as a key strategic partner in this growing industry.”
“I am excited to join Proskauer’s talented team and use my experience and background to ensure Proskauer remains at the forefront of the market. I look forward to working with the firm as we continue to grow our incredible Registered Funds and BDC practices,” said David J. Marcinkus.
David received his B.A. from Boston University and his J.D. from The George Washington University Law School.
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