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Partner, Deputy General Counsel |
Thomas Phillips, a Partner and Deputy General Counsel, is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the legal and regulatory functions in connection with the Lord Abbett Family of Funds, including oversight of all disclosure documents, regulatory filings, and compliance oversight of fund-related sales and marketing materials. Mr. Phillips routinely interacts with U.S. federal and state regulatory agencies, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.
Mr. Phillips began his career in the financial services industry in 1999. He joined Lord Abbett in 2006, and was named Partner in 2011. Previously, he was an Associate Attorney with the law firms of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP and Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP. Prior to his career as a mutual fund lawyer, Mr. Phillips served as an intelligence officer for the U.S. Army.
Mr. Phillips is a published member of the International and Comparative Law Journal, Temple University School of Law. He also co-authored multiple articles on anti-money-laundering regulatory initiatives.
Mr. Phillips earned a BA from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania and a JD from Temple University School of Law.
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In 80 years of operation, Lord Abbett has grown under the leadership of only nine managing partners. Our heritage of independence has allowed us to build a culture that fosters thoughtfulness, clear judgment, and objective insight—offering distinct advantages to the clients who work with us.
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- Lord Abbett is an independent, privately held money management firm with a singular focus on the management of money. We approach this task as the practice of a craft, which supports our unwavering commitment to the stewardship of our clients' assets. Ultimately, our philosophy guides the way we manage money and the firm itself.
Philosophy
- As one of the oldest money management firms in the United States, Lord Abbett has provided generations of financial advisors and their clients with a quality investment experience since 1929. See how we have met the challenges of changing times while upholding our commitment to the stewardship of clients' assets.
History
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Founded in 1929.
One of the oldest independent money management firms in the United States.
Overview
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