Stephanie McCavitt
About Stephanie McCavitt
Stephanie McCavitt General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer
Stephanie McCavitt serves as the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at EagleTree Capital, a position she assumed in 2020. In this role, Stephanie is responsible for overseeing all legal and compliance-related matters within the firm, ensuring adherence to relevant regulations and mitigating legal risks. Her leadership is integral in guiding EagleTree Capital’s strategic initiatives and maintaining its legal integrity.
Stephanie McCavitt Previous Role at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison
Before joining EagleTree Capital, Stephanie McCavitt was a counsel in the Private Funds Group at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, LLP. During her tenure, she advised a broad range of private equity clients and other entities on an extensive array of legal and tax issues. Her role involved complex legal counseling, ensuring compliance, and optimizing tax strategies for her clients.
Stephanie McCavitt Education and Qualifications
Stephanie McCavitt received her B.B.A. in Accounting from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. She then pursued her J.D. at New York Law School, where she graduated magna cum laude and contributed as a Notes and Comments Editor of the Law Review. Further enhancing her expertise, Stephanie earned an LL.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law, equipping her with advanced knowledge in tax law.
Stephanie McCavitt Legal and Tax Expertise
Stephanie McCavitt's expertise spans across a diverse range of legal and tax matters. At Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, LLP, she provided counsel to private equity and other clients, addressing complex legal issues and tax considerations. Her educational background in law and taxation, combined with her practical experience, enables her to navigate intricate legal environments and provide valuable guidance on compliance and regulatory issues.