William de Cordova

Chief Compliance Officer at 3i Fund

Speaker

William V. de Cordova is a recognized authority in legal, regulatory and compliance matters for asset managers, currently serving as Senior Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer for 3i Management LLC. In this executive role, he oversees the legal function, as well as the design, implementation and continuous monitoring of the firm’s comprehensive compliance program. He is responsible for managing regulatory risk, ensuring strict adherence to applicable regulations and fostering a firm-wide culture of compliance and ethical best practices.

Bill has over 25 years of extensive in-house and private practice experience. He previously acted as Senior Regulatory Counsel at Akin, advising hedge fund, private equity, venture capital and family office clients on complex regulatory frameworks. He also served as Hedge Funds General Counsel for Investcorp International Inc., structuring private fund products, managing SEC, FINRA, and NFA examinations and leading negotiations with sovereign wealth funds and state pension plans.

In addition, Bill has operated an independent consultancy, delivering seasoned, practical legal, regulatory and compliance guidance to private fund and asset managers. His forward-looking advisory practice has addressed the full lifecycle of fund management, from manager and fund formation and SEC registration to navigating the complexities of the Marketing Rule, as well as integrating data analysis and AI into asset management processes.

As a proven thought leader, Bill also previously served as Editor-in-Chief for the Hedge Fund Law Report and the Private Equity Law Report. In that capacity, he directed the creation of comprehensive guidance on global regulations, compliance best practices and industry trends.