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Steven D.F. Miller

Hollywood,FL

Summary

Investment management and corporate attorney with extensive experience in both in-house and external counsel roles at Tudor Investment Corporation and Boies Schiller Flexner LLP and litigation. Proficient in advising registered investment advisers on private investment funds and managed accounts across various strategies, including global macro and private equity. Skilled in hedge fund and private equity fund formation, operations, and investor relations, with a strong focus on navigating complex legal and corporate matters. Recognized for effective problem-solving abilities and adaptability in dynamic business environments.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Counsel

Boies Schiller Flexner LLP
Armonk, NY
02.2013 - Current
  • Represent private equity funds and hedge funds, and their sponsors and investment advisers, in respect of all aspects of fund formation, operations, private placements, marketing and product development, and securities and compliance matters.
  • Represent private equity funds, hedge funds and general corporate clients in merger, acquisition and financing transactions.
  • Represented independent directors, governance committees and audit committees of public companies in connection with internal investigations, compliance issues and periodic reporting matters.
  • Experienced with cross-border and foreign direct investment transactions, corporate finance and employment and non-compete issues.
  • Advised clients on complex legal matters and strategic options.
  • Drafted legal documents, including briefs and contracts, for various cases.
  • Researched case law and statutes to support legal arguments effectively.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop litigation strategies and tactics.
  • Specialized in transactions and litigation.
  • Participated in case reviews and provided consultation when necessary.

Vice President and Associate General Counsel

Tudor Investment Corporation
Greenwich, CT
01.2011 - 12.2012
  • Served as in-house counsel for investment adviser to private investment funds and managed accounts, including global macro, quantitative/systematic, public and private equities, special situations and emerging markets credit focused funds and/or managed accounts.
  • Among other things, responsible for or assisted with: Legal aspects of special situations private equity investments, seeding transactions and joint ventures.
  • Investment adviser registration with the US Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) under the US Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and authorization by the UK Financial Services Authority (FSA) in accordance with the UK Financial Services & Markets Act 2000 (FSMA), together with related compliance and regulatory matters.
  • Governance and board matters related to the formation, operation and dissolution of client and proprietary entities.
  • Preparation and review of policies and procedures (including related to principal and cross transactions, side letters, written information security protocol (WISP) and non-public personal information, among others).
  • Drafting and negotiating side-letters, trading documentation (ISDA, prime brokerage, etc.), advisory and sub-advisory agreements (discretionary and non-discretionary) for client and proprietary funds and managed accounts.
  • Matters related to National Futures Association (NFA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) rules, regulations and exemptions.
  • All aspects of the audit process in respect of private investment funds and related entities; preparation and review of financial statements, attribution reports and internal control reports (e.g., SOC1).
  • Preparation and implementation of books and records policies and procedures.
  • All aspects of the due diligence process related to hedge fund and private equity fund operations, preparation and review of due diligence questionnaires, responses to due diligence inquiries and due diligence with respect to private equity transactions.
  • All aspects of side pockets, including origination, management, secondary market transactions and terminal events.
  • Origination, termination and modification of credit default and total return swaps, including workouts of underlying positions.
  • Management of outside counsel, consultants and other service providers.

Associate General Counsel

Tudor Investment Corporation
Greenwich, CT
07.2007 - 12.2010
  • Drafted legal documents for investment agreements and regulatory compliance.
  • Reviewed contracts to identify risks and ensure adherence to company policies.
  • Advised internal teams on legal implications of business strategies and operations.
  • Managed litigation processes in coordination with external counsel and stakeholders.
  • Conducted legal research to support corporate governance and compliance initiatives.
  • Negotiated terms with external parties to safeguard company interests effectively.
  • Assisted with the development of policies, procedures and protocols for compliance with applicable laws.
  • Coordinated due diligence investigations prior to entering into new business arrangements.
  • Reviewed, drafted and negotiated a wide range of legal documents including contracts, agreements, leases and licenses.
  • Organized periodic meetings of the Board of Directors; prepared minutes from these meetings for recordkeeping purposes.

Corporate Associate

Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP
New York, NY
05.2003 - 06.2007
  • Collaborated with attorneys on client meetings and case discussions.
  • Reviewed contracts and agreements for compliance and accuracy.
  • Organized case files and maintained document management systems.
  • Assisted in the preparation of trial materials and exhibits.

Summer Associate

Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP
06.2001 - 08.2002
  • Researched legal precedents to support case strategies and litigation efforts.
  • Drafted legal documents, including memos and briefs, for attorney review.
  • Assisted attorneys in trial preparation by organizing evidence and exhibits.
  • Collaborated with team members on case analysis and strategy development.
  • Reviewed discovery materials for relevance and compliance with legal standards.
  • Attended court hearings to observe proceedings and take detailed notes.

Education

J.D. -

University of Oregon School of Law
Eugene, OR
01.2003

B.A. -

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
01.1998

Bar Admissions

  • New York, 2004
  • Connecticut Authorized House Counsel, 2009

Affiliations

  • Live music and guitar enthusiast
  • Experienced cannabis business owner and operator. (Portland, Oregon)

Timeline

Counsel

Boies Schiller Flexner LLP
02.2013 - Current

Vice President and Associate General Counsel

Tudor Investment Corporation
01.2011 - 12.2012

Associate General Counsel

Tudor Investment Corporation
07.2007 - 12.2010

Corporate Associate

Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP
05.2003 - 06.2007

Summer Associate

Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP
06.2001 - 08.2002

J.D. -

University of Oregon School of Law

B.A. -

University of Oregon

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