Bree Ward
About Bree Ward
Bree Ward serves as the Assistant General Counsel at Lighthouse Investment Partners, LLC, where she has worked since 2022. Her extensive legal career includes roles at Dummit Fradin, Akerman LLP, and GMAC Insurance, along with academic contributions as an adjunct professor at Elon University School of Law.
Current Role at Lighthouse Investment Partners
Bree Ward serves as the Assistant General Counsel at Lighthouse Investment Partners, LLC. She has held this position since 2022, contributing her legal expertise to the firm based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. In this role, she focuses on providing legal guidance and support to the organization, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Previous Experience at Dummit Fradin
Before joining Lighthouse Investment Partners, Bree Ward worked as an Attorney at Dummit Fradin from 2017 to 2019. During her two years in this role, she practiced law in the Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina area, where she gained valuable experience in legal matters.
Experience at Akerman LLP
Bree Ward was an Attorney in the Investment Management Practice at Akerman LLP from 2019 to 2022. Over her three years at the firm, she specialized in legal issues related to investment management, further enhancing her expertise in the field.
Educational Background
Bree Ward earned her Juris Doctor from Elon University School of Law, where she studied from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Fayetteville State University. Her education has provided her with a strong foundation in legal principles and compliance.
Involvement with National Society of Compliance Professionals
Since 2021, Bree Ward has been an active member of the RIA Publications Committee for the National Society of Compliance Professionals. In this role, she contributes to the development of resources and publications that support compliance professionals in the investment management industry.