• George M. Silfen concentrates his practice in the representation of investment companies and their boards of directors, investment advisers and broker-dealers in connection with the organization and operation of investment products and services, including mutual funds, closed-end investment companies, business development companies, registered hedge funds, wrap accounts, and 401(k) and IRA products. George advises clients on regulatory and compliance matters associated with investment companies, and on investment advisory, brokerage, securities custody and transfer agent services.

    George writes and speaks frequently on fund-related topics and is a regular contributor to Ignites and Fund Directions, and his articles have appeared in The Investment Lawyer. At industry conferences, he has presented on permanent capital investment vehicles, Securities and Exchange Commission compliance issues concerning funds of funds, investing in registered funds, banks and financial institutions, and new products for new markets, among other subjects.

    George was recognized by Legal 500 US (2013 – 2018), and was named 2011 Independent Counsel of the Year by Fund Directions. George was also recognized by New York Super Lawyers (2014 – 2022).

    Credentials

    Education

    • J.D., cum laude, Brooklyn Law School, 1994
      • Brooklyn Law Review, Articles Editor
    • M.B.A., Baruch College, 1994
    • B.A., summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Brooklyn College, 1990

    Bar Admissions

    • New York

    Languages

    • Hebrew
    • Spanish

    Focus Areas

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    • Client Alerts
      March 20, 2024
      SEC Takes Action Against ‘AI Washing,’ Fines Two Investment Advisers for Misrepresenting Artificial Intelligence Use
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    • Defining Matters
      March 08, 2024
      Kramer Levin Advises BlackRock in Acquisition of SpiderRock Advisors
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    • Client Alerts
      Oct. 26, 2023
      SEC Adopts Amendments to Rules Governing Beneficial Ownership Reporting
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    • Client Alerts
      Oct. 02, 2023
      Investment Adviser Settles SEC Enforcement Action Concerning Alleged Misstatements Regarding ESG Investment Process
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    • Announcements
      Sept. 22, 2023
      2023 New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists Include Over 90 Kramer Levin Attorneys
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    • Client Alerts
      Sept. 21, 2023
      SEC Adopts ‘Names Rule’ Changes
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    • Client Alerts
      Aug. 07, 2023
      SEC Proposes Rules to Address Conflicts of Interest in the Use of AI by Investment Advisers and Broker-Dealers
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    • Client Alerts
      July 28, 2023
      SEC Finalizes New Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules
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    • Client Alerts
      July 14, 2023
      SEC Adopts Amendments to Money Market Fund Rules
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    • Client Alerts
      May 11, 2023
      SEC Amends Share Repurchase Disclosure Rules
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    • Client Alerts
      March 21, 2023
      SEC Proposes Data Breach Notification and Incident Response Requirements
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    • Client Alerts
      Oct. 27, 2022
      SEC Proposes Oversight Requirements for Services Outsourced by Investment Advisers
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    • Client Alerts
      Oct. 27, 2022
      SEC Votes to Overhaul Mutual Fund and ETF Shareholder Reports
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    • Seminar
      June 09, 2022
      Kramer Levin’s Launching Interval Funds: The Case for Interval Alts Turnkey Plus
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    • Client Alerts
      May 26, 2022
      SEC Proposes Significant Amendments to the Fund Names Rule
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    • Client Alerts
      May 26, 2022
      SEC Proposes To Enhance Disclosures by Certain Funds and Advisers Regarding ESG Investment Practices
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    • Client Alerts
      Feb. 11, 2022
      SEC Proposes Cybersecurity Risk Management Requirements for Investment Advisers and Registered Funds
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    • Client Alerts
      Dec. 22, 2021
      SEC Proposes Changes to Share Repurchase Disclosure Rules and 10b5-1 Plans
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    • Client Alerts
      Dec. 17, 2021
      SEC Proposes Major Amendments to Money Market Fund Rules
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    • Defining Matters
      Oct. 01, 2021
      Kramer Levin Advises Focus Financial Partners in Strategic Acquisition of Ancora Holdings
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    • Client Alerts
      Sept. 13, 2021
      SEC Continues Focus on Cybersecurity in Three New Actions Targeting Investment Advisers and Broker Dealers
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    • Client Alerts
      Aug. 11, 2021
      New NAIC Guidance to Focus on Funds’ Derivatives Activity
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    • Client Alerts
      Aug. 11, 2021
      SEC Approves Nasdaq Rule Changes Aimed at Expanding Boardroom Diversity
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    • Defining Matters
      July 13, 2021
      Kramer Levin Advises BlackRock in Minority Investment in SpiderRock Advisors
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    • Client Alerts
      July 01, 2021
      SEC Increases Slightly ‘Qualified Client’ Dollar Amount Thresholds
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    • Client Alerts
      March 16, 2021
      SEC Division of Examinations Announces 2021 Examination Priorities for Registered Funds and Their Advisers
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    • Defining Matters
      Dec. 24, 2020
      Kramer Levin Advises MVC Capital in Merger with Barings BDC
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    • Client Alerts
      Dec. 07, 2020
      SEC Adopts Rule Modifying Fund Valuation Oversight Practices
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    • Defining Matters
      Nov. 24, 2020
      Kramer Levin Advises BlackRock in $1.05 Billion Acquisition of Aperio Group
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    • Funds Talk
      Nov. 02, 2020
      SEC Updates ‘Fund of Funds’ Rules for Registered Investment Companies, Business Development Companies
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  • Recognition

    2014 – 2023
    Thomson Reuters’ New York Metro Super Lawyers *
    Business/Corporate (2023)
    2013-2018
    Legalease’s Legal 500 US
    Leading Lawyer
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