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)

Top Woman Lawyer, The Best Lawyers in America (2016, 2017)

Ranked, Chambers USA, Massachusetts, Hedge & Mutual Funds (2014–2019)

Recognized, Mutual Funds Law, Boston, The Best Lawyers in America (2011–2019)

Recommended, Investment fund formation and management: Mutual/registered/exchange-traded funds, The Legal 500 US (2009, 2014, 2018, 2019)

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