Second Annual Private Fund Managers Conference

Join us in Boston for the Second Annual Private Fund Managers Conference, proudly hosted by Foley’s Fund Formation and Investment Management practice, in collaboration with Langham Hall and Optima Partners.

This exclusive gathering brings together leading minds from across the alternative investment, asset management, and financial services industries to explore the evolving regulatory landscape, emerging trends, and practical strategies for private funds’ long-term success. Hear from senior leaders from Foley & Lardner, Langham Hall, Optima Partners, and distinguished guest speakers from across the industry. Cap off the evening with a networking reception, offering the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow professionals.

There is no cost to attend, but advance registration is required.

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This program is intended for investment managers, institutional investors, family offices, fund service providers, and key business executives.

Agenda

4:20 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Introductory Remarks *Gus Resendiz*, Partner, Fund Formation and Investment Management, Foley & Lardner LLP
4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Leveling Up and Beyond Whether it’s growing from SPVs to a first blind pool or seeking to attract larger scale institutional investors and allocators – what are the tools and steps that will help you “level-up,” structure your funds, and implement transactions for GP and LP liquidity. Moderator: *Zachary Lublin*, Manager, Langham Hall Panelists: *Joseph Hindi*, Head and Partner, U.S. Langham Hall *Steve Meli*, Partner and Co-chair, Fund Formation and Investment Management, Foley & Lardner LLP
5:05 p.m. – 5:35 p.m.	Private Market Liquidity A discussion with respect to private company exit strategies and liquidity events and current terms and trends. Moderator: Jonathan Gabriel, Partner, Transactions, Foley & Lardner LLP Panelists: *Joe Bernardi*, Partner, Private Equity, Foley & Lardner LLP *Dave Kantaros*, Partner & Co-chair, Artificial Intelligence, Foley & Lardner LLP
5:40 p.m. – 6:10 p.m.	2025’s SEC A conversation with Jennifer Duggins, former assistant director and co-head of the Private Funds Unit in the SEC’s Division of Examinations, about the SEC examinations environment and the potential impact to registrants in the coming months and years during this administration. Speakers: *Jennifer Duggins, Partner, Optima Partners Adam Reback*, Partner, Optima Partners
6:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.	Networking Reception