Rebecca Carpenter graduated cum laude from SMU Dedman School of Law in Dallas, Texas. While in law school, Rebecca was an articles editor for the prestigious SMU Law Review Association and a teaching assistant for the Legal Research, Writing and Advocacy Program. Also while in law school, she was able to serve the underprivileged Dallas community in the Federal Tax Clinic. Prior to law school, Rebecca graduated magna cum laude from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas.
Prior to joining Vela Wood, Rebecca worked at both a large Texas-based law firm and a boutique Dallas law firm, which focused on representing investment managers.
Rebecca was born and raised in Dallas, where she continues to reside with her husband and two young children, Knox and Colette. She is active in her East Dallas community and her children’s schools. She enjoys traveling, spending time with friends, and getting outside whenever possible.
Select Representations
- Routinely represents private fund and venture capital fund managers in fund structuring and formation, ranging in size from $1M-$150M
- Regularly advises fund managers in forming special purpose vehicles to invest in venture capital companies and analyzing such potential investments
- Consistently provides advice regarding federal securities matters involving the Investment Company Act of 1940, Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Fun Facts:
- Rebecca owned and operated a small monogramming business during her tenure as an associate at a large law firm.
- Rebecca is an type 1, wing 2 for those who enneagram.
- Rebecca is fascinated by interpersonal dynamics and what makes people tick — she loves reading up on new theories in psychology in her spare time.
Education:
- Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, J.D., Cum Laude
- Texas A&M University, B.A., Magna Cum Laude