State of the Union Luncheon - 011118

Direction of the Middle Market in 2018
2017 was an active year for M&A…what’s in store for 2018? At a critical time of regulation change and political uncertainty, will deal making continue to thrive? Join us for a lively discussion on the State of the Union and the new marketplace and opportunities created by advancements in technology for lower / middle-market private equity.

Join our panel of experts to hear their insight into the outlook for deal making in 2018

• What are the trends that will affect valuations and competition?
• What does the new tax law mean for deal making?
• How has the advancement in technology created new investment opportunities?

KEYNOTE:

Timothy Hopper, Founder, Macro Fund Advisors, former Chief Economist for TIAA

PANEL:

Moderator, Palash Pandya, Partner, Akerman
Jiten Behl, Chief Strategy Officer, Rivian Automotive
Pamela Hendrickson, Chief Operating Officer, The Riverside Company
Luke Johnson, Partner, Sentinel Capital Partners
Lee Mlotek, Director, Monomoy Capital Partners

Event Chair, Palash Pandya, Akerman
Vice Chair, Tom Clement, Plante Moran