Michael D. Saarinen has joined Lowenstein Sandler as a partner in the firm’s investment management group and as co‑chair of its fund formation & structuring group in New York. His practice focuses on the establishment and operation of funds across all major asset classes and strategies, including buyout, growth equity, venture capital, real estate, hedge, credit, distressed debt, special situations and fund-of-funds. For commentary from Saarinen, see “Inflection Points in Negotiating PE Fund Core Economic Terms and Structuring GP‑Entity Carry Allocations to Incentivize Employees” (Aug. 4, 2020); and “SEC’s Reg Flex Agenda Promotes Transparency While Adding Potential Compliance Burdens” (Mar. 15, 2018).