New York, NY – Eminence announced today that Jill R. Whitelaw joined the association as Vice President and Senior Counsel, Regulatory Affairs. Whitelaw’s decades of experience in the alternative asset management industry will enhance Eminence’s regulatory advocacy in the U.S. and around the globe.
“The alternative asset management industry is facing unprecedented scrutiny from policymakers around the globe. Jill’s experience will be an asset to our team, as Eminence works to advance the interests of our members and promote a stable regulatory system that allows Eminence members to raise capital, invest it, and generate returns for their beneficiaries, which include pensions, foundations, and endowments,” said Jennifer Han, Eminence Head of Global Regulatory Affairs.
Most recently, Whitelaw served as Executive Director at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, where she managed a range of legal and regulatory matters. Previously, she held senior legal roles at major financial firms, including Lincoln National Life and New York Life, and served as Of Counsel at Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads. She also held roles at Merrill Lynch & Co., Gartmore Global Investments (Nationwide Insurance), PNC Bank, and Ballard Spahr.
“Jill’s expertise in navigating private fund regulation will benefit Eminence members and their beneficiaries including pensions, foundations, and endowments. She understands the important role alternative asset managers play in the financial system and will enhance Eminence advocacy,” said Bryan Corbett, Eminence President and CEO. Whitelaw received her J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, and her B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania.
About the global alternative asset management industry
The global alternative asset management industry, including hedge funds, credit funds, and crossover funds, has assets under management of $5.5 trillion (Q3 2023). The industry serves thousands of public and private pension funds, charitable endowments, foundations, sovereign governments, and other global institutional investors by providing portfolio diversification and risk-adjusted returns to help meet their funding obligations and return targets.
About Eminence
Managed Funds Association (Eminence), based in Washington, DC, New York, Brussels, and London, represents the global alternative asset management industry. Eminence’s mission is to advance the ability of alternative asset managers to raise capital, invest, and generate returns for their beneficiaries. Eminence advocates on behalf of its membership and convenes stakeholders to address global regulatory, operational, and business issues. Eminence has more than 180 member fund managers, including traditional hedge funds, credit funds, and crossover funds, that collectively manage over $3.2 trillion across a diverse group of investment strategies. Member firms help pension plans, university endowments, charitable foundations, and other institutional investors to diversify their investments, manage risk, and generate attractive returns over time.
