New York, July 24, 2020 – Partner Stuart H. Coleman was named Independent Counsel of the Year during last night’s Mutual Funds and ETF awards, hosted by Fund Intelligence. Joined in the celebration by his Registered Funds colleagues, Stuart was recognized for his achievements and excellence in the mutual fund industry.

Stuart has counseled registered funds and their independent board members and market-leading investment advisers for more than 35 years, through cycles of industry expansion and innovation and in times of economic and regulatory crisis. His clients include funds and/or boards in more than 30 well-known complexes (including those with registered hedge and private equity funds, ETFs and BDCs), with assets of nearly 10% of all the money invested in investment companies. Stuart also has represented board litigation committees and has served as an expert in a significant matter before the SEC and in private litigation.

All recipients for the Mutual Fund Industry awards are selected by the editors of Fund Directions and Fund Action who draw on market intelligence and input from professionals in the industry.