On January 14, 2015, Pepper Hamilton LLP announced that Irwin M. Latner and John A. Rogers have joined the firm’s New York office as partners in the Corporate and Securities Practice Group.  Latner has a broad-based practice that focuses on representing hedge fund and private equity fund managers in the establishment of private investment funds and their ongoing operations.  For insight from Latner, see “How Can Emerging Managers Raise Institutional Capital While Avoiding Regulatory Pitfalls?,” Hedge Fund Law Report, Vol. 6, No. 33 (Aug. 22, 2013); “How Should Hedge Fund Managers Approach the Allocation of Expenses Among Their Firms and Their Funds? (Part Two of Two),” Hedge Fund Law Report, Vol. 6, No. 19 (May 9, 2013); “Benefits, Challenges and Recommendations for Persons Simultaneously Serving as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of a Hedge Fund Manager,” Hedge Fund Law Report, Vol. 5, No. 19 (May 10, 2012); and “Legal Mechanics of Converting a Hedge Fund Manager to a Family Office,” Hedge Fund Law Report, Vol. 4, No. 43 (Dec. 1, 2011).