On June 14, 2011, investment advisory firm Larch Lane Advisors LLC announced the appointment of David Katz as President and Chief Operating Officer.  The firm manages commingled funds and customized portfolios for clients in two distinct investment strategies: constructing diversified portfolios of hedge funds and negotiating and structuring seed investments in hedge funds.  See “How to Structure Exit Provisions in Hedge Fund Seeding Arrangements,” Hedge Fund Law Report, Vol. 3, No. 40 (Oct. 15, 2010).  In a prior issue of the Hedge Fund Law Report, we published an interview with Stephen A. McShea, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer at Larch Lane, on preparing for and responding to SEC examinations.  See “What Do Hedge Fund Managers Need to Know to Prepare For, Handle and Survive SEC Examinations?  (Part Two of Three),” Hedge Fund Law Report, Vol. 4, No. 5 (Feb. 10, 2011).