Davis Polk has welcomed Aaron Schlaphoff back to the firm as a partner in its investment management practice in New York. He focuses on advising asset managers on a wide range of legal, regulatory and compliance matters, including as to the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the Investment Company Act of 1940. For commentary from Schlaphoff, see our two-part series: “How to Ensure Smooth SEC Examinations and Prepare to Respond to Inevitable Deficiency Letters” (Jan. 23, 2025); and “Strategies for Responding to the SEC and Drafting Deficiency Response Letters” (Feb. 6, 2025).