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Adam Goldman is a member of the firm’s Investment Services group.

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He focuses his practice on legal and compliance matters for investment advisers and unregistered investment vehicles, including private equity, private credit, venture capital, real asset, hedge, continuation, and special situation funds, as well as separately managed accounts. Adam assists clients with structuring, launching, and operating investment vehicles, ensuring that legal, regulatory, and compliance frameworks align with business and investor objectives.

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He advises on all aspects of fund formation, including structuring, governance, marketing and side letter negotiations, and handles structuring and operational matters of fund sponsors, including employment matters, restrictive covenants, and incentive arrangements. Adam also counsels investment advisers on strategic transactions such as acquisitions, sales, lift-outs, recapitalizations, and combinations of registered investment companies. His practice combines technical knowledge of investment services law with practical, business-oriented solutions that help clients achieve their financial and operational goals.

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Advised first time private equity sponsor on all aspects of the formation of its business, including formation and compliance matters for its SEC-registered investment adviser and successful launch of its $150 million flagship private equity fund.

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Advised credit manager on the operation of its $200 million opportunistic credit fund and creation of separately managed accounts for institutional investors.

Advised fund-of-funds manager on launch of its fifth vintage $400 million access fund.

Counsels a large, Chicago-based family office on all aspects of its alternatives investment program, advising on $1 billion+ of investments annually.

Advised real estate manager on launch of its third vintage $150 million real estate fund.

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Chicago

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77 Vedder Price Attorneys Recognized in 2025 Best Lawyers® in America

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76 Vedder Price Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers® in America

Investment Services Regulatory Update August 2023

SEC Proposes Amendments to the Internet Adviser Exemption

Fifth Circuit Vacates Private Fund Adviser Rules

SEC Settles Enforcement Proceedings Against Quantitative Hedge Fund Manager for Alleged Algorithmic Model Vulnerabilities

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SEC Staff No-Action Letter Allows Issuers to Rely on High Minimum Investment Amounts to Verify Purchasers in Rule 506(c) Offerings

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Vedder Price Advises L Squared Capital Partners in Closing of FineLine Technologies Continuation Fund

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Investment Advisers

Closed-End Funds

Family Office

Investment Services

Private Equity & Venture Capital

Private Fund Formation

Adam S. Goldman

Adam S. Goldman

Adam S. Goldman

Credentials

Education

Bar Admissions

Court Admissions

Affiliations

Recognition

Insights & Events

Vedder Price Guides Chicago-Based Promus Holdings in Strategic Sale of Select Business Lines to Waverly Advisors

Vedder Price represents Innovator in $2 Billion acquisition by Goldman Sachs

76 Vedder Price Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers® in America

Significant Developments for Registered Closed End Funds of Private Funds

President Trump Signs Executive Order Seeking to Facilitate 401(k) Access to Private Funds and Digital Assets

Vedder Price Practice Areas and Attorneys Recognized in The Legal 500 United States in 2025

SEC Provides Helpful Marketing Rule FAQ Guidance

SEC Staff No-Action Letter Allows Issuers to Rely on High Minimum Investment Amounts to Verify Purchasers in Rule 506(c) Offerings

Adam S. Goldman

Credentials

Education

Bar Admissions

Court Admissions

Affiliations

Recognition

Insights & Events

Vedder Price Guides Chicago-Based Promus Holdings in Strategic Sale of Select Business Lines to Waverly Advisors

Vedder Price represents Innovator in $2 Billion acquisition by Goldman Sachs

76 Vedder Price Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers® in America

Significant Developments for Registered Closed End Funds of Private Funds

President Trump Signs Executive Order Seeking to Facilitate 401(k) Access to Private Funds and Digital Assets

Vedder Price Practice Areas and Attorneys Recognized in The Legal 500 United States in 2025

SEC Provides Helpful Marketing Rule FAQ Guidance

SEC Staff No-Action Letter Allows Issuers to Rely on High Minimum Investment Amounts to Verify Purchasers in Rule 506(c) Offerings

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