McDermott Will & Schulte, a global law firm

Allison Scher Bernbach is head of the firm’s Private Equity Regulatory Group. With more than 25 years of experience, she advises private fund advisers on regulatory and compliance matters, particularly under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. She regularly counsels clients on US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) registration, compliance program design and maintenance, SEC examinations, private fund formation, and acquisitions of investment managers. Her practice spans global asset managers and private equity sponsors, where she provides both strategic and practical regulatory guidance.

Before joining McDermott Will & Schulte, Allison served in senior in-house roles, including as managing director and chief compliance officer at a major private equity firm. She has also held associate general counsel and compliance officer positions across capital management companies, giving her a unique perspective on the operational and legal challenges facing investment managers.