Olivia Liska is an associate in the Investment Services group and focuses her practice on private fund formation, as well as legal and compliance matters for investment advisers and unregistered investment vehicles, including private equity funds, hedge funds, funds of funds, venture capital funds, special purpose vehicles and other investment entities and separately managed accounts.
She advises clients on all aspects of fund formation, including top-level structuring, marketing, side letter negotiations, governing documents and ongoing compliance, as well as assistance with secondaries transactions in the private funds space.
Olivia has assisted with private fund launches that invest in a variety of asset classes, including leveraged buyout, real estate, and credit strategies. She also represents investors and limited partners in reviewing, negotiating, and investing in private investment vehicles. She takes a practical, business-minded approach to help clients navigate regulatory obligations, manage investor relationships, and scale investment platforms efficiently.
Credentials
Education
- Indiana University Maurer School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2022
- College of Charleston, B.A., magna cum laude, 2019
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 2022
Insights & Events
Deals & Transactions
Vedder Price Guides Chicago-Based Promus Holdings in Strategic Sale of Select Business Lines to Waverly Advisors
December 8, 2025
Deals & Transactions
Vedder Price represents Innovator in $2 Billion acquisition by Goldman Sachs
December 5, 2025
Publications
Investment Services Regulatory Update November 2025
November 14, 2025
Publications
Third Extension of Compliance Date for Amendments to Form PF
November 14, 2025
Publications
Compliance Date for Amendments to Form PF Extended Again
June 27, 2025
Publications
Investment Services Regulatory Update June 2025
June 27, 2025
Publications
SEC Ends Defense of Climate Disclosure Rules
April 29, 2025
Publications
SEC Revokes Enforcement Division’s Formal Investigation Authority
March 28, 2025
