Jeff VonDruska counsels investment advisers, private fund managers, family offices, institutional investors and other financial industry participants in a broad range of legal, regulatory and corporate matters.
Known for his practical and solutions-driven approach to complex issues, Jeff guides clients through all types of legal, regulatory and operational matters from investment adviser formation, registration, and marketing to private fund organization, operations and investor relations, as well as the drafting and negotiation of a broad range of other investment-related agreements. He also routinely advises clients on the development and design of compliance policies and programs, and the navigation of complex regulatory examinations, investigations and proceedings.
Jeff’s previous in-house counsel experience at a large fund of hedge funds and hands-on experience in applying legal and regulatory considerations across various business functions and units enable him to help clients evaluate practical options and chart a course that aligns with their business goals and legal strategy. Jeff’s background and representation of a broad range of clients, each with varying risk appetites, allow him to deliver optimal solutions that have helped clients raise billions of dollars of investment capital.
Intensively focused on matters involving the Investment Advisers Act, Jeff is a frequent writer and speaker on issues impacting investment advisers and private funds.
Credentials
Education
- University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2011
- Lake Forest College, B.A., with distinction, 2008
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 2011
Recognition
- Leading Lawyers – Corporate Finance Law; Securities/Venture Finance, Leading Lawyer (2026)
- Chambers USA (Nationwide) – Hedge Funds, Band 5 (2025-2026)
- Super Lawyers – Securities & Corporate Finance, Rising Star (2019-2021)
Insights & Events
News
Vedder Practice Areas and Attorneys Recognized in The Legal 500 United States in 2026
June 12, 2026
News
Vedder Recognized in Chambers USA 2026
June 4, 2026
Publications
SEC Raises Qualified Client Thresholds Effective June 29, 2026
May 27, 2026
Publications
SEC and CFTC Propose Significant Rollback of Form PF Reporting Requirements
May 1, 2026
News
Vedder Recognized in Chambers Global 2026
February 17, 2026
Publications
SEC Staff’s Latest Marketing Rule Risk Alert Highlights Observations Regarding Testimonials and Endorsements and Third-Party Ratings
January 28, 2026
Publications
Investment Services Regulatory Update January 2026
January 28, 2026
Publications
CFTC Provides Registration Relief to Private Fund Industry
January 2, 2026
