Steven Cravath

Steven Cravath is an accomplished legal professional specializing in financial services law, particularly in the investment management industry. He currently serves as a Partner at Practus, LLP and is also the Principal at his own firm, Cravath & Associates, LLC.1

Professional Background

Steven Cravath has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, with a focus on Investment Company Act law.1 He is recognized as a nationally-known expert in this field. His career includes significant positions at prestigious law firms:

• Partner at Practus, LLP (current)
• Principal at Cravath & Associates, LLC (current)
• Partner at Reed Smith LLP
• Partner at Morrison & Foerster LLP
• General Counsel for ProFunds Group
• Associate at Dechert LLP1

Areas of Expertise

Steven's expertise covers a wide range of areas within investment management:

• Formation and regulation of open-end and closed-end registered investment companies
• Multi-class funds and master-feeder funds
• Exchange-traded funds (ETFs)
• Investment advisers
• Fund mergers and acquisitions
• Compliance counseling and supervision for mutual funds and investment advisers1

Education

• Doctor of Law (J.D.) from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
• Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from James Madison University

Current Roles and Responsibilities

At Practus, LLP, Steven serves as Fund counsel to mutual fund companies and represents independent boards of directors and trustees for both open-end and closed-end fund companies.1 His work involves complex legal matters in the financial services sector, including fund formation, mergers, proxy solicitations, and compliance programs for investment companies and advisors.1

Steven Cravath's LinkedIn username is steven-cravath-b6023349, as mentioned in the query.2