Derek L.

Derek L. is an experienced legal and compliance professional with a robust background in the financial services sector, currently serving as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Blue Torch Capital since November 2021. Previous roles include Senior Vice President - Senior Compliance Officer at Capstone Investment Advisors, and Director of Legal and Compliance at Aravt Global, overseeing compliance programs and legal operations for hedge funds exceeding $1 billion in assets. Derek has held multiple positions in the US Army as a Judge Advocate, providing legal counsel in various capacities, including labor law, criminal prosecution, and administrative law. Additionally, Derek's legal experience is complemented by earlier internships at the Ketchikan District Attorney's Office and the New York State Supreme Court. Derek holds a Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Bucknell University.