Paula Ladd
About Paula Ladd
Paula Ladd is a Senior Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler LLP in New York, specializing in anti-money laundering and regulatory compliance for investment managers and funds. She has over 15 years of legal experience, including roles as Counsel and Associate at the same firm, and previously worked at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP.
Work at Lowenstein Sandler LLP
Paula Ladd has held multiple positions at Lowenstein Sandler LLP since 2016. She started as an Associate and progressed to Counsel in 2021, and currently serves as Senior Counsel since 2023. Her work is based in New York, New York, and she has accumulated significant experience in providing legal advice to investment managers, family offices, private equity funds, hedge funds, and portfolio companies. Ladd specializes in anti-money laundering and regulatory compliance, bridging her expertise in derivatives and transaction work with compliance practices.
Education and Expertise
Paula Ladd earned her Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, where she studied from 2004 to 2007. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from Yale University, completing her studies from 1993 to 1997. Ladd is currently working toward ACAMS certification, further enhancing her expertise in anti-money laundering compliance.
Background
Before joining Lowenstein Sandler LLP, Paula Ladd worked as an Associate at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP from 2007 to 2009. This experience contributed to her foundational knowledge in the legal field, particularly in areas related to finance and compliance. Ladd has developed extensive experience with futures, interest rate swaps, and credit default swap account setups, which informs her current practice.
Achievements
Paula Ladd engages in pro bono work aimed at fostering diversity and inclusion within education and the legal profession. She is an appointed member of her town’s Ethics Commission, where she contributes to local governance. Additionally, Ladd provides support to women affected by breast cancer through her volunteer efforts, demonstrating her commitment to community service.