Chris Rodrigues Unseth
About Chris Rodrigues Unseth
Chris Rodrigues Unseth serves as the Assistant General Counsel at Yale University, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in investment management, particularly in fund structures and regulatory compliance.
Work at Yale University
Chris Rodrigues Unseth serves as Assistant General Counsel at Yale University, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he provides legal counsel on various matters, focusing on regulatory compliance and investment management. His experience in the legal field, particularly in relation to private equity and hedge funds, supports his contributions to the university's legal team in New Haven, Connecticut.
Education and Expertise
Chris Rodrigues Unseth holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from New York University School of Law, which he earned in 2017. He also obtained a Master’s Degree with a focus on Early Christian Literature and Ministry from the University of Chicago in 2014. His academic journey began with a Bachelor’s Degree from Brown University, completed in 2012. His educational background complements his expertise in corporate law and investment management.
Professional Experience
Prior to his current role at Yale University, Chris Rodrigues Unseth worked as an Associate at Mayer Brown from 2018 to 2021, where he gained experience in investment management law. He also served as an Associate at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP from 2017 to 2018. His work involved close collaboration with private equity firms, hedge funds, and institutional limited partners, focusing on fund structures and regulatory compliance.
Regulatory and Compliance Expertise
Chris Rodrigues Unseth possesses substantial expertise in regulatory and compliance matters related to investment management. His experience includes working with both open and closed-end fund structures, which enhances his ability to navigate complex legal frameworks in the financial sector. This expertise is critical in his role at Yale University, where he addresses legal challenges associated with investment activities.