Brian Farmer is the leader of the Hirschler’s investment management and private funds practice group.  His practice focuses on the investment management industry, advising both institutional investors and investment managers.  Brian’s institutional investor clientele includes several top endowments and outsourced chief investment offices (OCIOs).  He also advises fund managers and registered investment advisors (RIAs) regarding personnel issues, executive compensation, ownership arrangements, change of control transactions, outside business activities and regulatory compliance.  Brian has formed and advised on the operations of numerous private funds in a variety of asset classes.  He believes a deep understanding of the investment management industry is essential to effectively serving its participants.  Brian is a frequent lecturer at investment industry events and has been quoted in Reuters, The Wall Street Journal Online, PE Manager, Hedge Fund Alert and Opalesque, among other publications.