Michael Doherty Discusses Financial Reform Bill’s Impact on Mutual Fund Industry

Ropes & Gray investment management partner Michael Doherty recently addressed an audience of mutual fund directors at a luncheon sponsored by the industry publication, BoardIQ. Doherty’s topic was the impact of the financial reform bill on the mutual fund industry and the governance of mutual funds. BoardIQ is a publication of Money-Media, a Financial Times company.

Following his prepared remarks, Michael was interviewed by BoardIQ managing editor Whitney Kvasager. Among the topics covered in their discussion was the use of derivatives in the mutual fund industry and preparation for potential rule changes. To view the full interview, please click here.

The investment management practice group at Ropes & Gray is among the largest and most diversified of any U.S. law firm. The principal focus of the practice is the representation of investment companies, investment advisers, hedge fund sponsors and purchasers of derivatives and commodities instruments. Approximately 150 Ropes & Gray lawyers devote all or a significant portion of their time to the investment management area.