Vedder is an international business-focused law firm serving sophisticated clients of all sizes and industries from offices across the U.S. and in the UK and Asia.

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Amy Pershkow helps investment companies, advisers and financial services firms navigate regulatory and operational challenges under U.S. securities laws, ensuring they operate legally and efficiently while achieving their business goals.

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Amy’s clients are primarily investment firms and their independent directors, often based in the U.S. but with global operations. They include mutual funds, closed-end funds, funds of funds, multi-class funds, manager of managers funds, registered and private fund advisers, real estate and private equity managers, and financial services companies.

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She advises on the formation, registration, restructuring, mergers, acquisitions and liquidation of investment companies and advisers, and she helps her clients comply with SEC regulations and respond effectively to SEC inquiries and examinations. Amy anticipates potential compliance issues before they arise, providing proactive guidance that streamlines operations and reduces regulatory exposure while enabling strategic decision-making.

Amy also represents the mutual fund industry’s “captive” insurance company, evaluating claims and advising on coverage matters. Amy is a recognized industry leader who is frequently invited to speak on investment industry compliance and management.

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Amy Ward Pershkow Presents at Catholic Laws Security Law Program

Amy Ward Pershkow

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Credentials

Education

Bar Admissions

Recognition

Insights & Events

Vedder Price Recognized in Chambers USA in 2025

Amy Ward Pershkow to Present at 2025 ICI Leadership Summit

Amy Ward Pershkow to Present at 2025 ICI Mutual Insurance Company Risk Management Conference

Vedder Price Recognized in Chambers Global 2025

Amy Ward Pershkow to Present at 2024 Securities Law Developments Conference

Amy Ward Pershkow to Present at 2024 Developments in the Regulation of Financial Products Conference

Vedder Price Practice Areas and Attorneys Distinguished in The Legal 500 United States in 2024

Vedder Price Recognized in Chambers USA in 2024

Amy Ward Pershkow

Credentials

Education

Bar Admissions

Recognition

Insights & Events

Vedder Price Recognized in Chambers USA in 2025

Amy Ward Pershkow to Present at 2025 ICI Leadership Summit

Amy Ward Pershkow to Present at 2025 ICI Mutual Insurance Company Risk Management Conference

Vedder Price Recognized in Chambers Global 2025

Amy Ward Pershkow to Present at 2024 Securities Law Developments Conference

Amy Ward Pershkow to Present at 2024 Developments in the Regulation of Financial Products Conference

Vedder Price Practice Areas and Attorneys Distinguished in The Legal 500 United States in 2024

Vedder Price Recognized in Chambers USA in 2024

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