People

Marc E. Elovitz

Partner

New York – 919 Third Avenue

Areas of focus

Counsels private fund managers on regulatory compliance, with a focus on the Investment Advisers Act of 1940

Guides clients through SEC registration, examinations, and enforcement matters

Designs and enhances compliance testing programs and trainings

Advises on regulatory considerations for blockchain technology, digital assets, and virtual and digital currency business initiatives

Marc Elovitz leads the firm’s Investment Management Regulatory Group. He advises private fund managers on operating in compliance with the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and other applicable laws and regulations. His practice also addresses emerging issues such as blockchain technology, digital assets, and virtual and digital currency business initiatives.

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Ranked in

Ranked in

Chambers USA 2025, Band 1

Ranked in

Ranked in

Chambers Global 2026, Band 1

Recognized by

Recognized by

Best Lawyers in America 2025

Recognitions
  • Chambers USA, Band 1 in Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance, 2025-2026
  • Chambers Global, Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance, 2016-2026
  • The Legal 500 US
  • Best Lawyers in America, FinTech Practice (2026), Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law, 2026
  • Who’s Who Legal: The International Who’s Who of Private Funds Lawyers

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Capabilities and industries
Regional markets
Community
  • Private Funds Subcommittee of the Federal Regulation of Securities Committee, American Bar Association, Chair
  • McDermott Will & Schulte Investment Management Regulatory Group, global head
  • McDermott Will & Schulte Management Committee, member
  • McDermott Will & Schulte Executive Committee, member
Credentials
Education
  • New York University School of Law, JD
  • Wesleyan University, BA, with honors
Admissions
  • New York
Courts / Agencies
  • Supreme Court of the United States
  • US Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
  • US Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
  • US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
  • US District Court, Eastern District of New York
  • US District Court, Southern District of New York
Languages
  • English