Jimena Acuna Smith

Jimena is counsel in the Asset Management Group at Ropes & Gray. She focuses her practice on the representation of investment management industry clients, including mutual funds, investment advisers, and boards of independent trustees. She advises clients on the establishment, registration, reorganization, termination and ongoing operation of retail and institutional fund products; the creation and implementation of compliance programs; and the preparation and review of shareholder communications and offering documents. Jimena takes a practical approach to assisting clients with compliance, examination, and other regulatory issues with the Securities and Exchange Commission. She has considerable experience negotiating service provider and other contractual arrangements. Jimena also works with clients to respond to new rules, regulations, and guidance.
Jimena earned her JD from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law (2010), and her BA (with Honors) in history from the University of California, Berkeley (2005). She is a member of the bar of the State of California and the State of Colorado.