Weil, Gotshal & Manges has bolstered its private funds practice in New York with the addition of Karen Chao as a partner. Chao’s expertise lies in representing alternative asset managers in the formation and structuring of private equity and other private investment fund vehicles, as well as advising sponsors on issues related to operations, regulation, governance, and other continuing matters concerning the life of the fund and sponsor. Chao makes this move from Goodwin Procter, where she honed her skills in this niche but pivotal sector. The firm announced her recruitment on Thursday.
For deeper insights into her new role and the broader implications for Weil, Gotshal & Manges’ strategic direction in private funds, read the announcement on Bloomberg Law.