Robert Zutz

Practice Areas

Robert Zutz is a partner in the firm's Washington, D.C. office who has more than 30 years of experience as a securities lawyer. His practice focuses on the representation of investment companies, their independent directors and trustees, investment advisers, and broker-dealers. Prior to joining the firm in 1983, he was a member of the Securities and Exchange Commission staff for over five years, including service in the Division of Investment Management and as Legal Counsel to a Commissioner. He currently has primary responsibility for the day-to-day representation of numerous mutual funds and/or their Boards of Directors or Trustees, and he assists in the representation of various other funds and their managers. Robert has been recognized as being among the nation’s leading investment management attorneys by several independent sources, including the 14 most recent annual editions (2006-2019) of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.

Professional Memberships

Legal Counsel to SEC Commissioner, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Staff Attorney, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Law Clerk, Honorable Bertram Polow, NJ Superior Court Judge

Education