Morgan Lewis

Mana Behbin

Of Counsel

Mana Behbin represents registered investment companies and onshore and offshore private equity funds and hedge funds. She also counsels in reorganizing large mutual fund complexes and numerous mutual fund mergers, and preparing various US Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including registration statements and proxy statements. In addition, Mana counsels domestic and international clients on various issues relating to private equity and hedge fund offerings, including fund formation, organization of domestic and offshore entities, and compliance with US law.

Extended Profile

Before joining Morgan Lewis, Mana also represented public and private companies in their execution of transactions to meet strategic and financial goals, including complex corporate combinations, stock and asset acquisitions, and securities and structured finance issuances.

Education

  • Columbia University, 2000, Bachelor of Arts
  • University of Pennsylvania Law School, 2003, Juris Doctor
  • University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business, 2003, Certificate

Admissions

  • District of Columbia
  • New York

Awards and Affiliations

Member, Practice Group of the Year, Asset Management, Law360 (2017)

Publications

7/3/2014 - SEC Division of Investment Management Issues Guidance on Mutual Fund Disclosure

6/25/2012 - Commodity Pool Operators and Commodity Trading Advisors: Key CFTC Registration and Compliance Considerations

6/7/2011 - SEC Proposes Rules Disqualifying Some Felons and Other “Bad Actors” From Reg. D Offerings

10/12/2010 - Summary of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act