Overview
Bob has more than two decades of experience representing institutional investors in domestic and international alternative investments, including fund formation and a wide range of investment matters.
Bob co-chairs the firm’s Investment Management practice. With his deep investment experience, which includes private equity funds, hedge funds, investment management agreements, co-investments and secondary transactions, Bob is frequently called upon to serve as investment general counsel for several of the firm’s clients. In this role, he participates in due diligence review and underwriting with such clients and their investment consultants when analyzing competing investment opportunities, including making recommendations regarding which opportunities ultimately should be pursued.
Bob is widely known across the industry and regularly provides educational presentations to public pension funds and their boards on fiduciary, policy and other alternative investment matters. He is a frequent speaker at conferences of prominent industry organizations regarding topics focused on alternative investments and related matters. Bob is an active member of Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA), having served on its Model LPA Task Force and regularly speaking at its industry events. He is also an active member of the National Association of Public Pension Attorneys (NAPPA) currently serving on its Investment Committee and regularly speaking at its industry events. Bob often serves as a guest lecturer at the University of Washington School of Law in courses pertaining to alternative investing.
Additionally, Bob counsels organizations of diverse types and sizes – including start-ups, Fortune 500 companies, non-profit and tax-exempt entities and professional sports teams ownership – on investment, general corporate, business and other legal matters on an ongoing basis, with respect to their organization, capitalization, financing, regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, licensing, marketing, liability, investments, and mergers and acquisitions.
Areas of Focus
Admissions
- Washington, 1999
- Alaska, 2017
- Arizona, 2017
- New Mexico, 2018
- New York, 2017
- Texas, 2017
Education
- J.D., University of Washington School of Law, 1999
- Graduate and Professional School Senator, 1998-1999
- Washington State Bar Association, Student Liaison, September 1999
- B.S., Arizona State University (cum laude), Engineering, 1996
- National Engineering Honor Society, President, 1996
- National Civil Engineering Honor Society, Vice President and Editor, 1996
- Academic Scholarship Recipient, 1994-1996
Honors & Recognition
- Chambers Global (USA) Leading Individual, Investment Funds: Investor Representation, 2022-present
- Chambers USA (Nationwide) Leading Individual, Investment Funds: Investor Representation, 2021-present
Professional Activities
- Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA)
- National Association of Public Pension Attorneys (NAPPA)
- International Bar Association
- Latina/o Bar Association of Washington (LBAW)
News & Insights
News
Foster Garvey Recognized Among Nation’s Top Firms in 2026 Chambers USA Guide: 34 Attorneys and 15 Practices Ranked
06.04.26
Investment Management Attorneys and Practice Featured in Chambers Global 2026
02.17.26
Foster Garvey Recognized Among Nation’s Top Firms in 2025 Chambers USA Guide; 26 Attorneys and 13 Practices Ranked
06.05.25
Foster Garvey Investment Management Attorneys Highlighted in Chambers Global 2025
02.27.25
Foster Garvey Recognized Among Nation’s Top Firms in 2024 Chambers USA Guide; 20 Attorneys and 10 Practices Ranked
06.06.24
Foster Garvey Investment Management Attorneys Shine in Chambers Global 2024
02.16.24
Foster Garvey Receives Honors in 2023 Chambers USA Guide; 21 Attorneys and 10 Practices Featured
06.01.23
Foster Garvey Attorneys Rafael Stone and Bob Perez Named in Chambers Global 2023 for Investment Funds
02.16.23
Foster Garvey Recognized Among Nation’s Leading Law Firms in 2022 Chambers USA Guide; 21 Attorneys and 10 Practices Featured
06.01.22
Rafael Stone and Bob Perez Named in Chambers Global 2022 for Investment Funds
02.17.22
Foster Garvey Named Among Leading Law Firms in Chambers USA; Three Attorneys Added to Rankings
05.20.21
Events
“The Balancing Act – Are We Aligned?” NAPPA Winter Seminar 2025
02.19.25
“Investment Trends and Fund Terms Impacting Public Pension Systems,” National Association of Public Pension Attorneys 2023 Winter Seminar
02.22.23
“Institutional Investments and Secondary Transactions,” University of Washington School of Law, Venture Capital/ Corporate Deals
11.22.22
“SEC Proposed New Rules for Private Funds,” Teacher Retirement System of Texas Investments Legal & Compliance Summit
11.09.22
“Manager Due Diligence: What LPs Can Learn From the SEC Private Fund Exam Program,” Institutional Limited Partners Association Private Equity Legal Conference 2021
10.12.22
“Credit Facilities and Use of Leverage,” Teacher Retirement System of Texas Investments Legal & Compliance Summit
11.01.21
“Confidentiality and Attorney Client Privilege,” Teacher Retirement System of Texas Investments Legal & Compliance Summit
11.12.20
“Practical Application: The ILPA Model LPA and How it Can Help You Negotiate a Better Deal,” National Association of Public Pension Attorneys 2020 Winter Seminar
02.19.20
“Downside Risk: Why Fiduciary Duty Matters in an Economic Downturn,” Institutional Limited Partners Association Private Equity Legal Conference 2019
04.03.19
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