A strategic adviser to many alternative asset managers and sponsors globally and their management teams, Ruth’s practice focuses on investment fund formation, liquidity strategies, governance, investment transactions, and securities offerings. She has formed, structured, restructured, and advised numerous private funds, guiding them through complex legal landscapes, including a spectrum of secondary transactions, asset manager acquisitions and dispositions, regulatory examinations, and dispute resolutions. 

In addition, she has more than two decades of experience advising businesses at every stage of growth — from startups in their early capital-raising phases through to IPOs, alternative public offerings, and beyond — helping them navigate the intricacies of securities transactions, compliance, and periodic reporting. 

Ruth’s approach to legal practice is characterized by her keen understanding of both the legal and business dimensions of her clients’ needs, as well as her ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable strategies that align with her clients’ business goals.

Ruth speaks frequently at industry conferences and contributes to legal publications, sharing thought leadership on emerging trends and regulatory developments. 

Ruth maintains active pro-bono practice, representing not-for-profits, primarily in the areas of art, culture, and education. She currently serves on the board of trustees of Georgetown University Law Center Alumni Board, on the advisory board of C-Sweet (an organization focused on female founders in middle market), and several other educational not-for-profits.

Ruth is fluent in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. She is based in the New York office.