Jana Cresswell advises investment management clients on regulatory matters, state and federal securities law compliance, and general corporate matters. She focuses her practice on providing comprehensive and practical advice to investment advisers, mutual funds and closed-end investment companies with respect to compliance with the 1940 Act, as well as other federal and state laws and regulations. She provides guidance regarding the formation, structure and registration of investment companies; the preparation of disclosure documents provided to shareholders and filed with the SEC; service provider contracts; compliance policies and procedures; and board reporting. Jana also advises independent directors of investment companies in corporate governance and regulatory matters.