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Cathleen Crandall

Neptune,NJ

Summary

Dynamic Senior Legal Assistant at AllianceBernstein L.P. with expertise in document management and strong communication skills. Proven track record in drafting regulatory filings and coordinating board materials, enhancing operational efficiency. Detail-oriented and adept at prioritizing tasks under pressure, contributing to successful legal support for mutual funds and ETFs in all facets of their lifecycle.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Legal Assistant

AllianceBernstein L.P.
08.2025 - Current
  • Senior Legal Assistant providing support to a team of four attorneys on the Registered Funds Legal Team, responsible for open- and closed-end mutual funds and ETFs.
  • Prepare draft meeting minutes, notices, agenda, resolutions, unanimous written consents and other documents.
  • Assist business personnel and fund counsel on drafting, review, assembly and proofreading of fund regulatory filings such as registration statements, proxy statements, and other fund filings.
  • Assist in the preparation, assembly and distribution of Board of Directors/Trustees materials for quarterly, annual and special meetings including coordinating and assembling and posting reports and the other materials for electronic board reporting via Diligent.
  • Assist with drafting and reviewing fund agreements and arranging for their execution.
  • Coordinate opening and maintaining foreign subcustody arrangements.

Legal Analyst

Jennison Associates LLC
07.2013 - 07.2015
  • Provided paralegal and analytical support as part of a team of attorneys who advised and sub-advised the company's asset management business and clients.
  • Drafted sub-advisory and advisory agreements and amendments for existing and new clients.
  • Reviewed and distributed registration statements for review and commentary.
  • On-boarded new advisory clients including drafting necessary documentation and disclosure.
  • Reviewed of holdings for Section 13 reporting on a monthly and yearly basis.
  • Prepared foreign shareholder disclosure for relevant regulatory bodies.

Paralegal

UBS Global Asset Management (Americas) Inc.
02.2006 - 07.2013
  • Provided review and drafting support of disclosure documents including but not limited to prospectuses, statements of additional information, supplements and Part Cs.
  • Maintained essential books, records, documents and contracts.
  • Reviewed and routed marketing materials for mutual funds,offshore funds and private offerings.
  • Coordinated quarterly board reporting materials and logistics.
  • Filed necessary Section 16 filing disclosure for issuers, officers and directors.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
05-2000

Skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Detail-oriented proofreader
  • Self-sufficient routine tasks
  • Experienced in utilizing Diligent electronic board books
  • Proficient in prioritizing tasks under pressure
  • Skilled in teamwork dynamics
  • Document management expertise
  • Skilled researcher

Timeline

Senior Legal Assistant

AllianceBernstein L.P.
08.2025 - Current

Legal Analyst

Jennison Associates LLC
07.2013 - 07.2015

Paralegal

UBS Global Asset Management (Americas) Inc.
02.2006 - 07.2013

Bachelor of Arts - History

Pennsylvania State University

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