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Edward Klees
Co-Chair, Investment Management Group at Hirschler Fleischer
Edward Klees is a prominent lawyer and strategic advisor, renowned for his expertise in endowment investments, higher education, biotech, medical research, and board of directors matters.
With over two decades of experience in areas such as investment advisory law, banking, brokerage, and executive employment agreements, Edward has established himself as a thought leader in the field.
He serves as the Chair emeritus of the Institutional Investor Committee of the American Bar Association and is a co-founder of The Leaders Forum, an exclusive organization for COOs of top institutional investors and alternative investment firms.
As a lecturer emeritus at UVA Law School, Edward shares his knowledge on Private Equity and Hedge Funds, contributing to the education of future legal professionals.
His contributions extend to the realm of publications, having been quoted in reputable outlets like the Wall Street Journal. Edward is also an author of seminal works on bank custody law and biotech consulting.
Edward Klees is a distinguished alum of Columbia University, holding a J.D. from Columbia University School of Law and a B.A. from Columbia University in the City of New York.
Throughout his career, he has held key positions at esteemed organizations, including co-chair of the Investment Management Group at Hirschler Fleischer, where he shares his expertise with colleagues and clients.
His professional journey includes roles such as Partner at Hirschler Fleischer, General Counsel at University of Virginia Investment Management Co. (UVIMCO), and Associate General Counsel at Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
Edward's legal acumen was honed through roles at prestigious law firms such as Berlack Israels & Liberman, Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison, and Shearman & Sterling LLP, where he gained invaluable experience in corporate law.
His breadth of experience encompasses relationship building, management of investment offices, and consulting agreements, making him a versatile professional in the legal and financial realms.
