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| JOHN S. MARTEN | ||
| ATTORNEY AT LAW | ||
| +1 (312) 609-7753 | CHICAGO— NEW YORK— WASHINGTON, DC— LONDON | |
jmarten@vedderprice.com |
June 7, 2012
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
| Re: | Preliminary Proxy Materials for |
| William Blair Funds (the “Registrant”) |
| File No.: 811-05344 |
To the Commission:
On behalf of the Registrant, electronically transmitted herewith is a preliminary proxy statement and forms of proxy for the Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held August 2, 2012. It is intended that definitive proxy materials will be sent on or about June 19, 2012. Please call the undersigned at (312) 609-7753 with any questions or comments regarding this filing.
Very truly yours,
/s/ John S. Marten |
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