Thomas C. Bogle

Tom Bogle has over 20 years of experience in the asset management industry, advising clients on a wide range of corporate, regulatory and enforcement matters. Mr. Bogle has particular experience counseling U.S. registered funds, their independent directors and fund sponsors on the full range of issues under the federal securities laws, including the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.

Mr. Bogle’s practice focuses on the creation and operation of mutual funds, listed and unlisted closed-end funds, and exchange-traded funds. He regularly advises on the design and structure of new investment products, regulatory compliance and fund governance. Mr. Bogle provides strategic advice to funds in responding to shareholder activists, contested proxy solicitations, and responding to shareholder proposals. He also has significant experience with fund acquisitions, reorganizations and related asset management M&A transactions.

Mr. Bogle has been recognized in Chambers USA and Chambers Global as a leading lawyer for both registered funds and investment funds: regulatory & compliance. In the most recent edition, clients noted that “[h]is knowledge is both deep and broad, and he helps us assess risk while taking a commercial approach. He has his finger on the pulse of the industry and the SEC's priorities” and that he is “super knowledgeable and great to work with.” A previous edition stated that “[h]e's a superb lawyer who is knowledgeable on the rules and regulations of the market place.” He is also listed in The Legal 500 (U.S.) in the area of mutual/registered funds, which stated that he is “intelligent, astute and very responsive.” Since 2014, he has been listed annually in The Best Lawyers in America for mutual funds law.

Mr. Bogle serves on the board of advisory editors of the Tulane Law Review. Prior to attending law school, he worked on Capitol Hill and for federal political campaign committees.