Brian Schwartz

Brian S. Schwartz is a partner in the Corporate Department and a member of the Private Funds Group at Proskauer Rose LLP.1 He specializes in representing private investment fund sponsors and investment advisers in various aspects of fund organization, structuring, negotiation, and marketing.1

Professional Background

Brian's practice focuses on:

• Organizing and operating both U.S. and global private investment funds
• Counseling fund sponsors on internal economic arrangements, organization, and management
• Advising on regulatory and compliance matters related to investment laws and regulations1

Prior to joining Proskauer, Brian worked at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP in New York, where he practiced corporate and securities law.1

Education

Brian has a strong educational background:

• Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Duke University School of Law
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History and Geography from Dartmouth College
• Attended Harvard-Westlake School

Current Role and Location

Brian currently holds the position of Partner at Proskauer Rose LLP and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.2

Expertise

His expertise includes working with various types of private investment funds, such as:

• Buyout funds
• Venture and growth equity funds
• Credit and debt funds
• Co-investment funds
• Fund-of-funds1

Brian is also knowledgeable about regulatory and compliance matters under key investment acts and laws, including the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the Securities Act of 1933.1