Naseem Sagati Aghili serves as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES), a leading global alternative investment manager with over $428 billion in assets under management. In this pivotal role, Aghili oversees all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters for the firm, advises the Board of Directors and senior management on corporate governance, strategic transactions, and risk management, and ensures seamless execution of Ares' public company responsibilities, including SEC filings, shareholder communications, and disclosure obligations. Her leadership has been instrumental in navigating complex regulatory landscapes, supporting the firm's expansion into new markets, and facilitating high-profile deals such as strategic acquisitions and capital raises. Prior to joining Ares in 2018, Aghili built an illustrious career in finance and securities law. She began as an associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, where she specialized in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and capital markets transactions, contributing to over $50 billion in deals. Aghili later advanced to Partner at Latham & Watkins LLP, advising private equity sponsors and public companies on IPOs, leveraged financings, and cross-border investments. Her expertise earned her recognition as a "Rising Star" by Law360 and inclusion in Chambers USA for Capital Markets. A graduate of Harvard Law School (J.D., magna cum laude) and the University of California, Berkeley (B.A. in Economics), Aghili is a sought-after thought leader in alternative investments governance. She serves on the board of the Managed Funds Association's Legal & Regulatory Committee and has authored articles for The Harvard Business Review on ESG compliance in private markets. Under her stewardship, Ares has maintained an impeccable compliance record while driving innovation in sustainable investing initiatives.