Foley & Lardner LLP announced that Kay Gordon has joined the firm’s New York office as a partner in its Fund Formation & Investment Management (FFIM) Practice Group. Her arrival marks a streak of impressive growth for the FFIM Practice and comes directly on the heels of several recent additions to the group on the East Coast, including David Makso, a tax partner in the New York office supporting FFIM, and funds partner Gustavo (Gus) Resendiz and associate Robert Linnoila, who joined the firm’s FFIM Practice in Boston.
For over two decades, Gordon has counseled clients on the formation and management of private equity funds, real estate funds, funds-of-funds, hedge funds, credit funds, and venture funds, as well as compliance-related matters involving registered advisers and broker-dealers. She advises clients on a broad range of securities and regulatory matters in addition to a variety of financial instruments and transactions, including managed accounts, credit facilities, joint ventures, and derivative instruments. Gordon also works closely with strategic, institutional, and seed investors and represents clients in investigations led by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and other regulators.
“We’re excited to have Kay join at such a pivotal point in the group’s expansion, and her capabilities will enhance the wide array of services we already provide our clients,” said Andrew Kurzon and Stephen Meli, co-chairs of Foley’s FFIM Practice. “Her extensive experience across multiple asset classes and vehicle types will strengthen FFIM’s existing depth and capabilities, particularly with respect to real estate funds, open-ended funds, fund-related derivatives, and other bespoke areas.”
“Kay has represented countless private funds pursuing a wide variety of investment strategies – and we’re confident that her wealth of experience will be put to good use in one of the world’s leading financial centers,” said Anne Sekel, managing partner of the firm’s New York office. “Her reputation precedes her, especially her successful representation of prominent private funds, sponsors, and other clients before the SEC and other financial regulatory agencies. We’re delighted to have her onboard.”
“As I look to expand my practice, Foley’s robust infrastructure and national presence will be invaluable assets,” said Gordon. “I look forward to working alongside the collegial team of lawyers comprising the firm’s FFIM Practice and collaborating with team members across complementary practices, including Tax, Transactions, Insurance, and Finance, amongst others.”
Gordon joins the firm from Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, where she served as partner and co-head of the firm’s Investment Management Group. She is a frequent speaker and author, as well as a chartered financial analyst.
