Kelly Pettit
About Kelly Pettit
Kelly Pettit serves as the Managing Director, Associate General Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer at General Atlantic, where she has worked since 2010. She specializes in securities regulation and corporate law, particularly in the investment management sector.
Work at General Atlantic
Kelly Pettit has served as Managing Director, Associate General Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer at General Atlantic since 2010. In this role, she oversees compliance and legal advisory functions within the investment management sector. Her responsibilities include ensuring adherence to securities regulations and corporate law, particularly in the areas of private equity and investment management. Pettit has been instrumental in shaping the compliance framework at General Atlantic, contributing to the firm’s strategic objectives.
Previous Experience at Hutner Klarish LLP
Before joining General Atlantic, Kelly Pettit worked at Hutner Klarish LLP as an Associate from 2007 to 2010. During her three years at the firm, she gained valuable experience in legal advisory roles, focusing on compliance and regulatory matters. This position provided her with a strong foundation in securities regulation and corporate law, which she later applied in her current role.
Education and Expertise
Kelly Pettit earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Brooklyn Law School, where she studied from 2004 to 2007. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Arts at Lafayette College from 2000 to 2004. Her educational background has equipped her with a solid understanding of legal principles, particularly in compliance and securities regulation, which she has applied throughout her career in the investment management sector.
Membership in Chief
Since 2021, Kelly Pettit has been a member of Chief, an organization aimed at supporting women in executive roles. This membership reflects her commitment to fostering leadership and networking among women in business. Through her involvement, she engages with other professionals to share insights and promote diversity in leadership positions.