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.

A Business Focused Law Firm With a Global Reach | Vedder

General

Jeff VonDruska counsels investment advisers, private fund managers, family offices, institutional investors and other financial industry participants in a broad range of legal, regulatory and corporate matters.

contentpilot/introduction

Known for his practical and solutions-driven approach to complex issues, Jeff guides clients through all types of legal, regulatory and operational matters from investment adviser formation, registration, and marketing to private fund organization, operations and investor relations, as well as the drafting and negotiation of a broad range of other investment-related agreements. He also routinely advises clients on the development and design of compliance policies and programs, and the navigation of complex regulatory examinations, investigations and proceedings.

core/paragraph

Jeff’s previous in-house counsel experience at a large fund of hedge funds and hands-on experience in applying legal and regulatory considerations across various business functions and units enable him to help clients evaluate practical options and chart a course that aligns with their business goals and legal strategy. Jeff’s background and representation of a broad range of clients, each with varying risk appetites, allow him to deliver optimal solutions that have helped clients raise billions of dollars of investment capital.

Intensively focused on matters involving the Investment Advisers Act, Jeff is a frequent writer and speaker on issues impacting investment advisers and private funds.

Chicago

Jeff VonDruska Facilitates Session at 2024 NSCP National Conference

Vedder Price Included in Law360 Coverage of Innventure LLC Proposed Business Agreement with Learn CW Investment

Twelve Vedder Price Practice Areas and 46 Attorneys Distinguished in <i>The Legal 500 United States</i> in 2023

Vedder Price Recognized in Chambers USA in 2025

Investment Services Regulatory Update October 2023

Managers of Plan Asset Funds: Important December 1, 2023 Deadline for DOL’s Proxy Voting Rule

DOL Fiduciary Rollover Guidance Struck Down by District Court

DOL Drops Appeal of ASA Case Eliminating Rollover Guidance

Investment Services Regulatory Update May 2023

SEC Adopts Significant Amendments to Form PF Reporting Requirements for Private Fund Advisers

SEC Adopts New Private Fund Adviser Rules

Fifth Circuit Vacates Private Fund Adviser Rules

Client Reminder – Revised QPAM Exemption Takes Effect June 17, 2024

Third Set of Form PF Amendments Take Effect on June 12, 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

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

CFTC Provides Registration Relief to Private Fund Industry

SEC Staff’s Latest Marketing Rule Risk Alert Highlights Observations Regarding Testimonials and Endorsements and Third-Party Ratings

Jeff A. VonDruska

Jeff A. VonDruska

Credentials

Education

Bar Admissions

Recognition

Insights & Events

SEC Staff’s Latest Marketing Rule Risk Alert Highlights Observations Regarding Testimonials and Endorsements and Third-Party Ratings

Investment Services Regulatory Update January 2026

CFTC Provides Registration Relief to Private Fund Industry

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

Vedder Price Recognized in Chambers USA 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

Third Set of Form PF Amendments Take Effect on June 12, 2025

Jeff A. VonDruska

Credentials

Education

Bar Admissions

Recognition

Insights & Events

SEC Staff’s Latest Marketing Rule Risk Alert Highlights Observations Regarding Testimonials and Endorsements and Third-Party Ratings

Investment Services Regulatory Update January 2026

CFTC Provides Registration Relief to Private Fund Industry

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

Vedder Price Recognized in Chambers USA 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

Third Set of Form PF Amendments Take Effect on June 12, 2025

Slide Menu

Slide Search