We are pleased to announce that Jennifer Gong and Claire Stevens were elected partners of the Firm effective January 1, 2024.
Christopher H. Craig, Managing Partner of the Firm said, “We are extremely proud to announce our two new partners. Claire and Jennifer are superb attorneys who are focused on providing excellent service and counsel to our clients. Each of them exemplifies how fortunate we are to have such a strong group of talented and dedicated attorneys."
Jen advises clients on executive compensation, employment, and employee benefit issues including matters that arise in mergers and acquisitions.
Jen’s practice includes designing, drafting, negotiating, and implementing compensation arrangements, including incentive equity and deferred compensation. She also counsels companies in the negotiation of employment, separation, and non-competition agreements.
Adam Mendelowitz, Chair of the Executive Compensation Practice Group, said, “Jen is a fantastic attorney who has truly earned the trust of our clients. Her promotion is well deserved and we are thrilled that Jen is joining our partnership.”
“I am honored to have been elected to the Firm’s partnership and look forward to continuing to work with FDH’s dedicated and top class attorneys and professionals to serve our clients,” said Jen.
Jen earned her J.D., magna cum laude, from New York Law School and her B.A. from University of Washington. She resides in Tarrytown, New York with her husband, Erik and their son, Jenson.
Claire advises investment advisers in connection with capital raising and regulatory matters. Although her practice is broad, she focuses on the formation of private equity, venture capital, and hedge funds.
Claire also provides advice to clients in connection with a range of other matters, including state and federal investment adviser registration, ongoing regulatory compliance, regulatory examinations and investigations, formation of private funds and special purpose investment vehicles, fundraising, including the negotiation of side letters, and preparation and negotiation of investment management agreements and sub-advisory agreements.
In addition to her work advising investment advisers, Claire also represents institutional investors, family offices, and funds-of-funds in connection with transactional matters, negotiating potential investments on their behalf.
“Claire is an excellent counselor and has been integral to the success of our practice for years. I couldn’t be more excited or proud to have her as a partner,” said Reed Balmer, Chair of the Investment Management Group.
“It is an honor to become a partner at FDH, the firm where I am lucky to have started my legal career. I look forward to continuing to work alongside such talented and dedicated attorneys in my new role,” said Claire.
Claire earned her J.D. from Fordham University School of Law, and her B.S., magna cum laude, from Marist College. She resides in Greenwich, Connecticut with her husband, Matt, and their daughters, Maddie and Noelle.
Media Coverage:
Law360: Conn. Law Firm Finn Dixon & Herling Elects 2 To Partner
Westfair Business Journal: Two New Partners Added at Finn Dixon & Herling
Connecticut Law Tribune: Connecticut Movers: New Partners and Practice Chairs