Larry Cranch is a seasoned lawyer with a wealth of expertise in the financial services industry. He is an accomplished general counsel working with AllianceBernstein. He has a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape and has provided strategic legal advice for complex transactions, regulatory compliance, and litigation management. Cranch has built his career based on his sharp legal and financial acumen. He began his career at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, where he specialized in corporate law, including mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, and securities law. Afterward, he moved to Lehman Brothers, where he served as a Vice President for eight years advising on investment banking legal matters. He then worked as Managing Director for Citi Global Wealth Management legal team. Cranch earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and his law degree from Harvard Law School. In his current role at AllianceBernstein, he provides legal support for their investment management, wealth management, and private wealth business. His commitment to excellence and integrity sets a high bar for legal practice.