Prior to joining the firm, Christopher served as an associate at an international law firm where he focused his practice on representing and advising U.S. registered investment companies and their advisers on regulatory, compliance, operational, and governance matters under the Investment Company Act of 1940, Securities Act of 1933, and Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Additionally, Christopher assisted clients – including mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, variable insurance products, closed-end funds, and business development companies – with drafting and review of a wide range of SEC filings. Christopher also aided in the development of new funds, fund reorganizations, and fund mergers; advised money market fund clients operating in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act; provided pro bono legal services; and more.