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Reuben Ackerman

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Chief Compliance Officer and Stockbridge General Counsel at Berkshire Partners
📍 Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Reuben Ackerman is the Chief Compliance Officer for Berkshire Partners and also serves as the Stockbridge General Counsel. His career is built on a foundation of legal and compliance expertise, with prior roles at Audax Group and Ropes & Gray. He earned his J.D. from Boston College Law School and a B.A. from American University.

Reuben is also involved in his community, supporting organizations focused on social services. He has been a donor to non-profits like Greater Boston Legal Services, which provides legal assistance to low-income families, and Family Promise Metrowest, an organization dedicated to helping families experiencing homelessness.

Holds a dual leadership role, overseeing compliance for the entire firm while also acting as general counsel for its public equity business.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Chief Compliance Officer and Stockbridge General Counsel
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Private Equity Compliance
His entire recent career at Berkshire Partners and Audax Group is focused on compliance and legal matters within the private investment sector.
Investment Fund Law
Began his career as an associate in the private investment funds group at Ropes & Gray, giving him deep expertise in this specific legal area.
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Career

Work history

1-2017
Chief Compliance Officer and Stockbridge General Counsel
Berkshire Partners
2-2012
Chief Compliance Officer
Berkshire Partners
5-2007 - 2-2012
VP, Investor Operations & Asst. General Counsel
Audax Group
2006 - 2007
Legal Counsel
Old Mutual Asset Management
2002 - 2006
Associate
Ropes & Gray LLP
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Media appearances

Private Fund Compliance Forum – Featuring Reuben Ackerman, Chief Compliance Officer and Stockbridge General Counsel, Berkshire Partners. Featured in Qwoted
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Education
1999 - 2002
JD
Boston College Law School
1994 - 1998
B.A.
American University
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