NEW YORK, NY — MFA announced today that Bryson Kern has joined the association as Vice President & Senior Counsel, Regulatory Affairs. Kern will lead MFA’s tax advocacy, working with members, policymakers, and regulators on legislative and regulatory developments affecting the alternative asset management industry.
“Bryson brings extensive tax law experience and a deep understanding of the issues facing alternative asset managers,” said Jennifer Han, MFA Chief Legal Officer and Head of Global Regulatory Affairs. “His technical expertise will strengthen MFA’s advocacy as we work to advance pro-growth tax policies that support investment and efficient capital markets.”
Prior to joining MFA, Kern served as a Tax Knowledge Management Attorney at McDermott Will & Schulte LLP, where he provided legal analysis and technical guidance, monitored developments in tax law, and developed resources for attorneys advising investment funds. Previously, he spent approximately a decade at predecessor firm Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP, where he advised clients on a wide range of federal tax matters, with a particular focus on investment funds and alternative asset management structures.
“Tax policy has significant implications for markets, investors, and economic growth,” said Bryan Corbett, MFA President and CEO. “Bryson further strengthens MFA’s industry-leading tax expertise, informing our work on some of the most consequential issues facing our industry.”
Kern earned an Executive LL.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law and a J.D. from Fordham University School of Law.
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About the global alternative asset management industry
The global alternative asset management industry — including hedge funds, private credit funds, and hybrid funds — serves thousands of public and private pension funds, charitable endowments, foundations, and other global institutional investors. The industry provides portfolio diversification and risk-adjusted returns to help meet their funding obligations and return targets throughout the economic cycle.
About MFA
Managed Funds Association (MFA), based in Washington, D.C., New York City, Brussels, and London, represents the global alternative asset management industry. MFA’s mission is to advance the ability of alternative asset managers to raise capital, invest it, and generate returns for their beneficiaries. MFA advocates on behalf of its membership and convenes stakeholders to address global regulatory, operational, and business issues. MFA has more than 180 fund manager members, including traditional hedge funds, private credit funds, and hybrid funds, that employ a diverse set of investment strategies. Member firms help pension plans, university endowments, charitable foundations, and other institutional investors diversify their investments, manage risk, and generate attractive returns throughout the economic cycle.
