David Dickstein, Esq., a partner in the New York office of K&L Gates LLP, is a member of the Investment Management, Broker-Dealer and Securities Enforcement practice groups. He provides ongoing advice to financial institutions in a variety of regulatory and compliance matters, including the operation of investment advisers, broker-dealers, hedge funds and registered investment companies, the structuring of new products, assisting clients undergoing SEC investigations and examinations, and obtaining exemptive relief from various federal securities laws. Mr. Dickstein also conducts compliance audits and regulatory reviews of investment advisers and broker-dealers, and he frequently writes on such topics.