Morgan Lewis

Toby R. Serkin

Partner

Toby Serkin’s practice primarily focuses on the representation of both open-end and closed-end funds, investment advisers, and fund directors. She counsels clients on a wide variety of regulatory, transactional and compliance matters. Her practice also includes organizing and providing ongoing advice to offshore funds for non-US investors and other private investment funds. In addition, Toby represents lenders and funds in financing transactions, including loans to registered investment companies.

Extended Profile

Toby has been involved in a number of special projects, including playing a significant role in the review of compliance programs for both major mutual fund advisers and smaller fund complexes. In addition, Toby has had significant involvement in a number of fund reorganizations and mergers and acquisitions of fund advisers.

Before joining Morgan Lewis, Toby was a partner in the investment management practice of another international law firm.

selected representations

  • Pioneer Funds/Pioneer Investment Management
  • Domini Funds/Domini Social Investments
  • Legg Mason Mutual Funds/Legg Mason Asset Management
  • Transamerica IDEX Fund

Education

  • University of Pennsylvania Law School, 1989, Juris Doctor
  • Brandeis University, 1986, Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude

Admissions

  • Massachusetts
  • Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court

Awards and Affiliations

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

Named, Top Woman Lawyer, Best Lawyers (2016, 2017)

Ranked, Chambers USA, Massachusetts, Hedge & Mutual Funds (2014–2018)

Recognized, The Best Lawyers in America, Mutual Funds Law (2011–2015, 2017–2018)

Recommended, Legal 500 US (2009, 2014)

Recommended, Investment fund formation and management: Mutual/registered/exchange-traded funds, The Legal 500 US (2018)

Member, American Bar Association

Member, Boston Bar Association

Member, Massachusetts Bar Association

Publications

3/29/2010 - SEC Staff Evaluating the Use of Derivatives by Registered Funds

News

5/15/2017 - More than 35 Morgan Lewis Lawyers Named Top Women in the Law by Best Lawyers

5/3/2016 - 35 Morgan Lewis Lawyers Recognized by Best Lawyers in America as Top Women in the Law