Diamond Hill Appoints Carlotta King as General Counsel

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Diamond Hill Capital Management has appointed Carlotta King as its new general counsel, effective immediately. King, who reports to Heather Brilliant, the company's president and CEO, brings over a decade of legal expertise from her previous role at the Managed Funds Association. Her qualifications include a juris doctor from Harvard Law School and a background in financial services law. As of August 31, 2020, Diamond Hill manages $22.7 billion in assets, emphasizing its commitment to investment excellence and client service.

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• Appointment of Carlotta King as general counsel is expected to enhance legal and compliance frameworks.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Diamond Hill Capital Management, an independent active asset manager and a subsidiary of Diamond Hill Investment Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: DHIL), today announced the appointment of Carlotta King as general counsel, effective today.

King reports to Heather Brilliant, CFA, Diamond Hill's president and CEO. Before joining Diamond Hill, King was associate general counsel for the Managed Funds Association, an advocacy, education, and communications organization for the alternative investment industry in Washington, D.C., where she worked for 10 years.

"Carlotta brings extensive financial industry and legal expertise to this important role at Diamond Hill," Brilliant said. "We're thrilled to welcome her to the Columbus community and the firm."

King previously was an associate at Dechert LLP in Washington, D.C., in its financial services group, and earlier worked as an associate in the investment management and financial institutions groups at Davis Polk & Wardwell in New York City. She holds a bachelor's degree in government and English from Georgetown University and a juris doctor degree from Harvard Law School. She is a board member of Women in Derivatives, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to attract, retain, educate and develop female leaders in the financial industry.

"Diamond Hill has built a strong reputation for investment excellence and client service over the past two decades, and I'm honored to join as the firm's general counsel," King said. 

About Diamond Hill Capital Management

Based in Columbus, Ohio, Diamond Hill is an independent active asset manager with significant employee ownership and $22.7 billion in assets under management as of Aug. 31, 2020. Investment strategies include long-only U.S. and international equity, alternative long-short equity and fixed income. Diamond Hill invests on behalf of institutions and individuals by providing strategies that deliver lasting value through a shared commitment to its valuation-disciplined investment principles, long-term perspective, disciplined approach and alignment with client interests. For more information please visit www.diamond-hill.com.

 

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SOURCE Diamond Hill Investment Group, Inc.

FAQ

Who has been appointed as general counsel at Diamond Hill?

Carlotta King has been appointed as general counsel at Diamond Hill.

What is Carlotta King's previous experience?

Carlotta King was associate general counsel for the Managed Funds Association and has extensive experience in the financial services sector.

What assets does Diamond Hill manage as of August 2020?

As of August 31, 2020, Diamond Hill Capital Management manages $22.7 billion in assets.

Who does Carlotta King report to at Diamond Hill?

Carlotta King reports to Heather Brilliant, the president and CEO of Diamond Hill.

What is the significance of King's appointment for Diamond Hill?

King's appointment is expected to enhance legal expertise and strategic compliance at Diamond Hill.