DALLAS, TX., March 5, 2024 – Winstead PC, a leading Texas-based law firm serving clients across the country today announced that Burke A. McDavid has joined the firm as a Shareholder and Co-Chair of the Investment Management & Private Funds Industry group.

“Burke has developed a unique understanding of the investment and private fund sector. He embodies the principles that define Winstead and we look forward to the valuable contributions he will make in advancing our focus of providing expertise and exceptional client-service,” said Andrew Rosell, Shareholder, Co-Chair of the Business & Transactions Department and Co-Chair of the Investment Management & Private Funds Industry group.

Most recently Burke was the general counsel and chief compliance officer for an investment management firm focused on litigation finance. Prior to that role, he spent 21 years at a premiere global law firm representing established and emerging managers in structuring and operating private investment funds, pursuing a wide variety of strategies. This included hedge funds, private equity funds, commodity pools, real estate funds, and other hybrid fund structures and managed accounts.

Burke is a double graduate from Southern Methodist University, receiving his J.D. from Dedman School of Law and a bachelor’s in Russian area studies. 
 

 
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