Debevoise & Plimpton LLP announced today that Lauren P. Heller has joined the firm’s New York office as counsel in the Investment Management Group. Ms. Heller brings more than a decade of experience advising private funds clients on market trends, regulatory developments, industry terms and other aspects of their business. In her new role, she will be responsible for overseeing practice-wide knowledge management, market intelligence and thought leadership initiatives for the global Investment Management Group.

“Lauren’s presence will enable our market-leading funds practice to continue innovating and further capitalize on our deep market knowledge,” said Lorna Bowen, Chair of the firm’s U.S. Investment Management Group. “We look forward to the contributions she will provide to enhance the knowledge foundation of our practice and ultimately benefit our clients.” 

Ms. Heller previously worked in the private funds practice of another international law firm. She received her B.A. from Wesleyan University in 2002 and her J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law in 2008.

Debevoise is a recognized leader in the private funds industry, having advised sponsors of, or investors in, more than 3,300 private investment funds with committed capital of well over $4.3 trillion. Guided by a driving commitment to client service, the firm’s Investment Management Group advises a global roster of fund sponsors and institutional investors across all major investment strategies, covering organization and economic arrangements for sponsors, fund formation, downstream transactions, exits, firm and fund restructurings, investor-side work, secondaries and wind downs. The team’s collaborative approach engages the firm’s entire range of talent and capabilities, creating a significant competitive advantage in anticipating and responding to market forces.