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Attorneys
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Partner
Mr. Gillett provides specialized legal representation to hedge funds, fund-of-funds, offshore funds, investment advisers, broker-dealers, commodity pool operators, and commodity trading advisors throughout the United States. He has extensive experience in all aspects of the fund formation process, investment adviser registration and compliance, broker-dealer registration and compliance, and commodity pool operator and commodity trading advisor registration and compliance.
Mr. Gillett previously practiced law at Kilpatrick Stockton, LLP in the firm's investment management practice group. Prior to working as an attorney, Mr. Gillett worked as an equity analyst for Marquis Capital Management. He received his Juris Doctorate from Vanderbilt School of Law in 1995 and his Bachelor of Arts from Duke University in 1991. Mr Gillett was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 1995.
Direct Dial: (404) 607-6940
Fax: (678) 840-2126
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Partner
Mr. Mottern joined the Investment Law Group (“ILG”) in April 2008, bringing substantial corporate and securities law experience, specifically in the areas of corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, banking and Securities Exchange Act of 1934 compliance work. Prior to joining ILG, Mr. Mottern was a shareholder in Jones, Haley & Mottern, P.C., and before that Weizenecker, Mottern & Fisher, P.C.
Mr. Mottern’s background includes many years of experience in private law practice, representing a variety of public and private companies in corporate, governance, financing and securities matters, as well as corporate disputes, regulatory investigations and securities arbitrations. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Mottern practiced at Moore & Peterson, P.C. and Weil, Gotshal & Manges in their corporate reorganization departments. He received his Juris Doctorate from Stanford Law School in 1984, and a B.S.B.A. from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1981. Mr. Mottern was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1984 and the State Bar of Georgia in 1992.
Direct Dial: (404) 607-6933
Fax: (678) 840-2126
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Counsel
Bruce Hart has broad experience in commercial and capital markets litigation, as well as securities enforcement and compliance matters. Having spent years at international law firms handling cutting-edge, complex litigation matters – and as an in-house lawyer responsible for a range of legal and compliance matters at an international hedge find – Hart brings a practical and sophisticated approach to helping clients resolve legal disputes while satisfying their business goals.
Prior to founding his current practice, Hart served for four years as Director of Legal Affairs for a New York fund management firm focused on emerging markets investments. In that role, Hart supervised the firm’s litigation portfolio, handled a range of commercial and transactional matters, and was the point person for the firm’s regulatory compliance regime.
Before that, Hart spent more than 12 years practicing commercial litigation at international law firms including, most recently, Hogan & Hartson. There, Hart obtained successful results in complex commercial disputes on behalf of clients including securities firms, investors, and public companies.
Educated at Rutgers University (B.A. History, 1987) and the Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1991, Law Review), Hart now resides in Montclair, N.J., with his wife and son.
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Associate
Mr. Dunn joined ILG in December of 2008, bringing substantial experience in all aspects of representing private investment funds (including offshore and domestic hedge funds, funds-of-funds and private equity funds) and their management companies, from structuring funds and drafting and negotiating legal documentation to advising clients with respect to applicable laws (including the Investment Advisers Act, other federal securities law, and state corporate law). He has also worked extensively representing institutional investors in negotiating investments in private funds and venture capital investments in preferred stock financings.
Mr. Dunn came to ILG from King & Spalding LLP, where he practiced on the private equity team in the firm’s corporate practice group in Atlanta. Prior to King & Spalding, Mr. Dunn worked in the investment management and financial services practice group of Dechert LLP in the firm’s New York office, primarily in the hedge fund and investment adviser context. Mr. Dunn received his Juris Doctorate (cum laude) from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in 2003 where he served as an Articles Editor on the Law Review and his Bachelor of Arts from Binghamton University (State University of New York) in 2000. Mr. Dunn was admitted to practice law in the State of New York in 2004, and was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 2008.
Direct Dial: (404) 607-6935
Fax: (678) 840-2126
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Associate
Mr. Kalt assists clients with issues related to fund formation, internal governance, and general compliance matters. He has experience working with private securities offerings for both operating companies and alternative investment funds.
He has also assisted hedge funds in an independent advisory and marketing capacity.
Mr. Kalt graduated magna cum laude from the George Washington University with a BBA in Finance and International Business.
He received JD and MBA degrees from Emory University School of Law and Goizueta Business School and was inducted into the Beta Gamma Sigma honor society for outstanding academic achievement.
Mr. Kalt holds FINRA Series 7 and 63 licenses.
Direct Dial: (404) 607-6932
Fax: (678) 840-2126
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Associate
Inna Vysman focuses on representing investment advisers, private investment funds, and investors in such funds. She also facilitates partnerships, LLCs, and joint ventures.
Inna has almost 16 years of legal experience in New York City and Cleveland, Ohio. Inna’s experience encompasses all aspects of structuring and facilitating the formation of hedge funds, venture capital funds, and other private equity funds, including securities law compliance, investment company and investment adviser act regulation, and management and governance issues. She has also structured investment management arrangements and has provided ongoing advice to fund managers on securities and partnership issues. Inna’s other area of expertise is representing lead investors in private equity funds, including reviewing and negotiating offering documents.
A published member of Fordham University’s Law Review, Inna served as the publication’s associate editor. Upon graduation, she was elected to membership in Order of the Coif.
Inna most recently was a senior attorney with Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP in Cleveland. Prior to that, she was an associate at Bryan Cave LLP in New York City, and served as associate general counsel for NCH Capital Inc., a New York boutique investment management firm. Inna started her legal career at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson, New York, New York, in 1994.
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Associate
Ms. Lenz is an attorney-at-law with over 15 years experience in the alternative asset management industry in various capacities at hedge funds and fund-of-funds. She has experience in a multitude of disciplines including legal advisory, compliance, regulatory registrations, licensing, due diligence, and corporate governance.
Prior to joining the Investment Law Group, Ms. Lenz worked for Quantitative Alternatives, Ritchie Capital Management, and Azimuth Alternative Assets. She has also acted as an independent consultant on compliance matters and regulatory relations for the alternative asset management industry. She began her career as a Legal Assistant for Long-Term Capital Management, L.P. (1994 – 1999) where she reported to the General Counsel and assisted in a variety of tasks including corporate maintenance, internal governance, registrations, and compliance. Ms Lenz is licensed to practice law in the States of New York and Connecticut.
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Compliance Specialist/Sr. Paralegal
Noula Zaharis serves as the firm’s compliance specialist and director of compliance services. She is a certified paralegal with an extensive history in securities regulatory compliance matters that focused on audits, examinations, and fraud investigations. She brings her significant experience in working with federal and state regulatory agencies to assist investment advisers and hedge funds in all areas of registration and compliance. Ms. Zaharis holds a B.A. in English from Furman University and a M.A. from Emory University. She received her paralegal certification from Emory University. Prior to becoming a paralegal, Ms. Zaharis was an English and Latin teacher with Atlanta Public Schools and Georgia State University. Ms. Zaharis is in process of receiving her certification as an Investment Adviser Certified Compliance Professional (IACCP).
Direct Dial: (404) 607-6938
Fax: (678) 840-2126
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