Represents private fund sponsors in connection with the formation and ongoing operation of investment funds across the spectrum of asset classes.
Represents institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds, pension plans, endowments and family offices, in connection with their investments in, and co-investments alongside, private investment funds.

Terence represents private fund sponsors in connection with the formation and ongoing operation of private funds across a wide range of alternative investment asset classes, including private equity, growth equity, real estate, fund of funds, hedge, and hybrid funds.

In addition, Terence advises institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds, public and private pension plans, endowments, and family offices, in connection with their investments in, and co-investments alongside, various private funds. Terence also offers valuable guidance to investors in negotiating funds-of-one and managed accounts tailored to meet their specific investment objectives.

Furthermore, Terence has significant experience representing both fund sponsors and institutional investors in primary venture capital and growth equity investments, direct venture capital secondary transactions, as well as secondary transactions involving interests in private funds.

Education
J.D., Boston University School of Law, 2006
A.B., Princeton University, 2001

Bar Admissions
New Jersey
New York

Recognitions

The Legal 500 US, Private equity funds (including venture capital), 2022 and Alternative/Hedge Funds, 2022 to 2023.
Diversity Journal, Black Leadership Awards, 2022.
Minority Corporate Counsel Association, Rising Stars, 2021.
New York Super Lawyer-Rising Star, Thomson Reuters, 2013 – 2016.
Fellow, Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, 2011.

Affiliations and Public Service

Dean's Advisory Board, Boston University School of Law.
Investor Advisory Council, Alumni Ventures Group.

Speeches and Publications

Speaker, “Law Firm Leadership and Practice Management: The Balancing Act of Leading and Practicing at a High Level,” National Bar Association Corporate Counsel Leadership Summit, July 2023.
Moderator, “Beyond,” NAIC Women in Alternatives, July 2023.
Speaker, “Top 5 Legal Mistakes to Avoid as a First-Time Fund Manager,” NAIC NextGen Symposium, March 2023.
Speaker, “Venture Capital Funds,” NAIC NextGen Symposium, March 2023.
Speaker, “Capital Ecosystem: Creating Opportunities Through Capital Infusion - The Way Forward,” 2022 Women of Color and Capital Conference, October 2022.
Speaker, “Pitching for Fund Managers,” 2021 Women of Color and Capital Conference, September 2021.
Speaker, “Alternatives in a Changing Fiduciary Landscape,” ERISA Industry Group, Houston, July 2015.