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RandyGerlach

Managing Associate
Chicago

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RandyGerlach

Managing Associate

Randy is a managing associate in the Corporate Transactions & Securities group. He focuses his practice on advising investment companies, including exchange-traded funds (ETFs), mutual funds and closed-end funds, on operational and regulatory compliance issues. Randy's work includes advising multi-series trust structures and assisting clients with SEC registration, disclosure requirements and ongoing regulatory filings. He helps clients navigate the complexities of interacting with the SEC and its staff, supporting them through the comment and review process and ensuring compliance with applicable securities laws.

Focus Areas

  • Presenter, “ETFs and Exchange-Listed Products: From Crypto to Complex Strategies,” Thompson Hine Investment Management Coffee Chat Webinar Series, May 2026
  • Presenter, “SEC Rulemaking Roundup: What’s Next?” Thompson Hine Investment Management Coffee Chat, December 2023

Professional Associations

  • Chicago Bar Association

Community Activities

  • Ambassadors Council for the First Tee – Greater Chicago, member

Education

  • University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., 2021,
    magna cum laude
    ,

    University of Illinois Law Review, notes editor

  • Florida State University, B.S., 2016

Bar Admissions

  • Illinois