Sumana Setty

Sumana Setty is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in the financial services sector, currently serving as Managing Director at Blue Owl Capital since March 2025. Prior to this role, Sumana held the position of General Counsel and Managing Director at Wafra from January 2022 to March 2025. As a Partner at Kirkland & Ellis from May 2017 to January 2022, Sumana represented financial sponsors in private investment fund formations and structuring. Earlier experience includes serving as Head of Legal for Financial Partners at Napier Park, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Galle Global Macro Partners, and Assistant General Counsel at Stone Tower Capital LLC. Sumana's expertise encompasses private equity, asset management, compliance, regulatory issues, and negotiation of complex financial transactions and agreements.