Jonathan Taylor

Jonathan Taylor serves as the Deputy Associate General Counsel for Direct Equity and Investment Funds at the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, overseeing legal aspects of investments in private equity and credit funds. Previously, Taylor held positions such as Assistant General Counsel supporting the private equity team and Head of LatAm Legal at BlackRock, providing extensive legal support for various business operations in Latin America. Experience also includes a role as Associate Legal Counsel at Developing World Markets, managing international financial transactions, and significant contributions to non-profit efforts in child welfare as a board member at Forestdale, Inc. Taylor’s legal career began with impactful internships at prestigious organizations like the United Nations and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. Educational qualifications include a JD from Columbia Law School and an MA from Johns Hopkins SAIS, along with an undergraduate degree from Harvard University.