Marian Fowler

Marian Fowler is a partner in the Investment Funds Regulatory Solutions Group of Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Washington, DC. She focuses her practice on advising investment advisers to private equity funds as well as business development companies. Marian counsels clients on the full spectrum of regulatory and legal issues involved in creating an advisory business, registering with the SEC, developing compliance programs, forming funds, marketing funds, structuring complex transactions and navigating SEC examinations. With her regulatory background serving the key leaders at the SEC, Marian is uniquely suited to advise clients on policy and enforcement developments affecting the asset management industry.

Prior to joining Kirkland, Marian served as Senior Special Counsel to the Director of the Division of Investment Management at the SEC in Washington, DC. Marian advised the Division Director on all Division projects and priorities and also served as the liaison between the Division and the Chairman’s office and Commissioners’ offices. Previously, Marian was Senior Counsel in the Investment Company Rulemaking Office in the Division of Investment Management where she worked on SEC rulemakings and interpretive guidance.

Prior to joining the SEC, Marian was in private practice where she served as counsel to investment advisers, investment companies, and boards of directors.

Marian is a frequent speaker on regulatory developments in the asset management industry and a lecturer at the Howard University School of Law.