Aaron Withrow

Aaron D. Withrow is a Partner at Dechert LLP, a prominent law firm. He specializes in advising fund and ETF complexes, investment advisers, independent directors, fund distributors, and related financial services firms.1

Professional Background

Aaron Withrow has extensive experience in various aspects of financial services law:

• He advises clients on regulatory, corporate, and compliance matters.1
• His expertise includes the formation and registration of new products and adviser entities, fund reorganizations, and adviser change of control issues.1
• He also handles fund and adviser compliance programs, codes of ethics, marketing and disclosure issues, and fund governance.1

Recently, a significant portion of his practice has focused on advising clients about implementation and compliance considerations related to SEC rules on liquidity risk management, fund of funds, fair valuation, and investment adviser marketing.1

Recognition and Expertise

Aaron Withrow has been recognized for his expertise in the field:

• He was named a "Rising Star" at the Mutual Fund & ETF Awards 2023 by With Intelligence.13
• He frequently speaks at industry events and webinars on topics such as SEC rule proposals, investment adviser marketing, and bond fund issues.1

Education

Aaron Withrow has a strong educational background:

• B.A. from Case Western Reserve University (magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa)1
• M.S. in Mathematics from Case Western Reserve University1
• J.D. from Boston University School of Law (cum laude)12
• LL.M. in Securities & Financial Regulation from Georgetown University Law Center (with Distinction)1

Professional Memberships

He is admitted to practice law in:

• District of Columbia
• New York1

Aaron Withrow's expertise in financial services law, combined with his educational background and industry recognition, makes him a valuable partner at Dechert LLP.