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From the Producers of
The Women's Private Equity Summit 
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Platinum Sponsors: 
Reed Smith is a global relationship law firm with nearly 1,600 lawyers in 23 offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Founded in 1877, we represent leading alternative investment managers and institutional investors around the globe, as well as other operating businesses and financial institutions, from Fortune 100 companies to mid-market and emerging enterprises. We provide the full spectrum of legal representation to private fund advisers and institutional investors, including cross border fund formation and structuring; regulatory and compliance counseling; enforcement defense and litigation; mergers & acquisitions; public and private debt and equity financing transactions; ISDA, prime broker and other counterparty and service contract negotiations; and bankruptcy and restructuring affecting US and offshore funds as well as operating companies. We are a leading law firm in particular industries requiring specialized expertise that are frequent investment targets for venture capital and private equity, including health and life sciences; technology and social media; energy, metals and farm commodities; alternative energy and carbon trading; infrastructure development; shipping; and luxury and consumer goods. We have substantial experience representing fund administrators and others in the asset servicing industries as well as REIT sponsors, counseling real estate finance and other transactions. In all of our representations we bring the firm's expertise in state, local and international tax, technology transfer and licensing, insurance origination and recovery, employment and executive compensation, and data privacy. Reed Smith has risen to national and international stature in large part because of its commitment to personal, high-level service, a focus on value and quality, and the experience we have in building long-term and mutually beneficial relationships. For more than 130 years, we have honed our ability to evolve and adapt to the needs of our clients, and we are committed to providing the very best service. 
Rothstein Kass is a premier professional services firm that has served privately held and publicly traded companies, individuals, and families for more than 50 years. Rothstein Kass is consistently ranked as a top CPA firm to the alternative investment industry in independent, third-party surveys. The Rothstein Kass Financial Services Group provides services to many high-profile and respected clients including hedge funds, fund of funds, private equity and venture capital funds. The Rothstein Kass Financial Advisory Services practice is a division of the firm's Advisory Services Group that provides independent and objective guidance on matters spanning all aspects of the client relationship. The Financial Advisory Service practice advises Rothstein Kass clients in tactical service areas including strategy, operations, technology, compliance and risk. Strategic services include infrastructure and operations, service provider evaluation, and organizational advisory. Clients include hedge fund and private equity fund managers, institutional investors, mutual funds, broker / dealers and insurance companies. Silver Sponsor: 
Landmark is a private equity and real estate investment company specializing in secondary funds. Formed in 1989, the firm has one of the longest track records in the industry and is a leading source of liquidity to owners of interests in venture, mezzanine, buyout, and real estate limited partnerships. Landmark is headquartered in Simsbury, Connecticut, and has offices in Boston, Massachusetts and London, England. Landmark has formed 27 funds focused primarily on venture capital, buyout, mezzanine and real estate partnership investing over the last 22 years. These funds have been capitalized at $9.1 billion of which $6.5 billion has been invested or committed through in excess of 350 transactions. The Landmark team includes 53 professionals and support staff experienced in all phases of investment origination, analysis, portfolio management, accounting, and reporting. The firm's competitive advantage in deal origination, structuring, and negotiation comes from having acquired more than 1,300 partnership interests that comprise over 13,000 underlying company and property investments. Landmark's team brings the philosophy, the process, and the knowledge to successfully execute sophisticated investment strategies. Our name, 'Landmark,' signifies the many historical firsts our firm has achieved in the private equity and real estate investment arena. Exhibitors: 
Ascendant Compliance Management, with Ascendant Conferences + Education, has brought together leading consultants in the industry to create a new approach to compliance for investment managers, broker dealers and private fund managers worldwide. Our experienced team shares a philosophy and commitment to innovation, to the highest quality client service and to educational training and technological solutions. Our philosophy is straightforward: compliance should not be difficult. By removing the complexities and addressing misapprehensions, we make compliance a source of strength for our partners worldwide. For more information visit www.ascendantcompliance.com. 
iLevel Solutions provides the leading Portfolio Management Platform for the private equity industry, counting some of the world's foremost PE firms among its clients. The iLevel Platform is a Software-as-a-Service technology solution that gives private equity firms the assurance they need to analyze performance and identify opportunity. iLevel replaces the complex, manual and labor-intensive process of assembling data from portfolio companies with an automated, Web-based process and a central data repository that serves as your "single source of truth." The iLevel Portfolio Management Platform dramatically enhances the ability of general partners to gain insight into the performance of their portfolios – and to more quickly assess risks and discover emerging opportunities. But the benefits of iLevel go much farther, providing solutions that enhance visibility, efficiency and effectiveness for every key member of your firm. For the CFO and Finance Group For the Managing Partner For the Portfolio Operations Manager For the Analyst or Associate For Investor Relations For the IT Manager For more information, visit www.iLevelSolutions.com. 
WWRD is the U.S. operating division of Waterford Wedgwood Royal Doulton, the leading provider of luxury home and lifestyle products worldwide. WWRD manufactures, distributes and sells well recognized brands including Waterford, Wedgwood, Royal Doulton, Royal Albert, and Johnson Brothers. WWRD maintains unique licensing arrangements with some of the most high profile innovators in the home and lifestyle market, including Vera Wang, Jasper Conran, Monique Lhuillier, John Rocha, Gordon Ramsay and Michael Aram. WWRD products are distributed through premium department stores and independent retailers and wholesalers around the world, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, Canada, Australia and Ireland. The company employs more than 3,000 people worldwide. Official Style Partner: 
Akris is a fashion house synonymous with refinement, minimalism and impeccable Haute Couture craftsmanship, with ready-to-wear and accessory collections designed by Albert Kriemler. Akris stands for wearable clothes, sharp feminine tailoring and a balance between the essentials – finest material, precise proportion, and effortless functionality. Founded in 1922, Akris is based in St. Gallen, Switzerland, a city renowned for the world's finest embroidery. In reverence to the craft of embroidery, Albert Kriemler inventively incorporates the material into each collection. Since 2002, the Akris collection is shown during Paris fashion week-the only Swiss house in the Federation Francaise de la Couture du Prêt-a-Porter des Couturiers et des Createurs de Mode. In 2009, Akris expanded its Prêt-a-Porter offering with the introduction of handbags featuring Horsehair textile, a rare woven fabric made from the tail-hair. In addition to Akris clothing and accessories, Albert Kriemler creates the Akris punto collection. The Akris punto collection embodies the intrinsic elements of Akris with an emphasis on relaxed sportswear, reaching a broad range of women today. Akris is a third generation family owned and operated company and has a worldwide network of over 500 points of distribution, including directly operated stores and select retailers, Bergdorf Goodman, where Akris debuted in 1988, Harrods, Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue, as well as Holt Renfrew. Educational Partners: 
The Society of Kauffman Fellows Inspired by Ewing Marion Kauffman and his legacy of shared ownership, accountability, and experimentation, we measure success in enduring new businesses that generate long-term returns for principals, investors, and society as a whole. Get involved at www.kauffmanfellows.org. 
Committed to changing the face of finance, the Robert Toigo Foundation inspires and supports minority MBAs as they earn their degrees and pursue careers in finance. Currently 800 strong, Toigo’s Alumni work in all sectors and at all levels of leadership, including a strong and growing presence within the alternative investment arena. The only non-profit initiative focused on leadership development of minority professionals within finance, Toigo combines delivery of focused programs with industry-wide thought leadership and advocacy efforts. The Foundation’s work is championed by global and emerging finance organizations, public institutions and Fortune 500 corporations. ToigoFoundation.org Collaborative Partner: 
The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA), comprised of more than 440 member firms, is the premier trade association that represents the U.S. venture capital industry. NVCA's mission is to foster greater understanding of the importance of venture capital to the U.S. economy, and support entrepreneurial activity and innovation. The NVCA represents the public policy interests of the venture capital community, strives to maintain high professional standards, provides reliable industry data, sponsors professional development, and facilitates interaction among its members. Learn more at www.nvca.org. Media Partners: 
The Association for Corporate Growth® (ACG), will gather the world's leading middle-market M&A and corporate development professionals together at InterGrowth 2012, April 25-27, at the Gaylord Texan in Dallas, Texas. Attend InterGrowth 2012 and find out what the future holds for middle market M&A and corporate growth. Make essential business and professional connections with 300+ private equity firms, 160+ intermediary firms, and 1,800+ professionals – all focused on doing deals and driving growth. This year's conference will include a special "Women in Private Equity" networking reception. InterGrowth features high-level educational sessions and all-star keynote speakers that provide critical business intelligence. Topics include the state of equity capital markets, private equity investment in privately held businesses, and the emerging market for mezzanine or subordinated debt, just to name a few. 95% of attendees report that they make valuable business from attending. Find your next opportunity at ACG InterGrowth. Learn more and register at www.acg.org. 
Albourne Village, a virtual hedge fund community with over 75,000 active residents, is a free and independent website for anyone interested in alternative investments. It incorporates a virtual pub and library to exchange news, views and IP, a job centre, conference centre and School. The Village is also home to a vast number of established industry contacts. Don't just join the Village, be the Village. 
Buyouts has been the publication of choice within the private equity community for more than 23 years, supplying readers with comprehensive deal and fund news, personality profiles, expert analysis and a wealth of proprietary data. Its quarterly deal and fund lists have become the industry benchmarks, and exceptional editorial pedigree and unrivalled relationships with the market's key players ensure the most insightful commentary and analysis. To start your subscription or for more information, call 646-223-6787 or email rpp.americas@thomsonreuters.com. 
Dow Jones Private Markets is part of Financial Information Services, a division of Dow Jones & Co., a News Corporation company. Dow Jones Private Markets offers integrated content solutions for the deal-sourcing, due diligence and compliance needs of today's venture capital and private equity investors, fund managers, advisors, and portfolio companies. Core products include the industry-specific deal databases Private Equity Source, LP Source and VentureSource, as well as the highly-respected publications Private Equity Analyst, VentureWire, Daily Bankruptcy Review and LBO Wire. 
Dow Jones Private Equity Analyst Conference 2011 At this time of transformation, new regulations and stiff competition, Dow Jones and The Wall Street Journal bring together the world's most powerful investors, fund managers, deal originators and thought leaders to debate how pressure from Washington, uncertainty abroad and changing industry dynamics are revolutionizing the asset class. Get the top strategies and insight you need to excel now. Register online at http://peaconference.dowjones.com or call 1-212-416-2951. 
Eurekahedge, the world's largest independent alternatives fund data provider, maintains a global coverage on over 25,000 funds. Our research covers hedge funds, funds of funds, private equity funds, Islamic funds, real estate funds and enhanced equity funds (130/30) and SRI funds. For more information, please contact Sultan Arif, sultan@eurekahedge.com or visit www.eurekahedge.com. 
Hedge Connection has been helping managers and investors through web-based research, events and advisory work since 2005. Hedge Connection is the first and only internet- based platform that offers hedge funds direct access to a membership of "opt-in" qualified active hedge fund allocators. Investor members join for free and gain access to detailed information on hedge fund members. All members receive invitations to member's only events and partner discounts. Learn more and Join the Club at http://www.hedgeconnection.com 
mergermarket is a business development tool designed specifically for the M&A sector. With more than 300 financial journalists stationed in 65+ locations throughout the world, mergermarket provides proprietary intelligence and analysis on corporate strategy before that strategy becomes public knowledge. As a result, readers receive a six- to 24-month window of opportunity to source new business and leverage origination opportunities. The only M&A tool to offer active intelligence on potential transactions, mergermarket also provides historical data to analyze past deals through its Deals Database. This global library of past M&A transactions contains fully sourced financials and deal multiples, offering subscribers the opportunity to identify trends and discover deal patterns in specific regions or sectors. mergermarket is part of The Mergermarket Group, a division of the Financial Times Group. The FT Group is a division of Pearson plc, the international media group. Visit www.mergermarket.com Supporting Associations: 
The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association® is an independent, not-for-profit global organization committed to education and professionalism in the field of alternative investments. Founded in 2002, the Association is the sponsoring body for the CAIASM designation. Recognized globally, the designation certifies one's mastery of the concepts, tools and practices essential for understanding alternative investments and promotes adherence to high standards of professional conduct. Since the CAIA Association offered the first exam in February 2003, candidates from 96 different countries have registered for the program. Thousands of organizations have sent participants through the program, representing prime brokers, banks, advisory, consulting, asset management and accounting firms, as well as public and private pensions, foundations, family offices insurance companies and industry regulators. Several organizations, including the SEC, PAAMCO, Citigroup and CSFB now use the CAIA examinations to complement their internal training programs. 
85 Broads is an exclusive global women's network whose mission is to generate exceptional professional and social value for its members. Through our regional events and online, password-protected community, our members engage in a rapid, high-powered exchange of ideas and information which is what makes 85 Broads so unique. The women in 85 Broads are investment bankers, lawyers, educators, venture capitalists, hedge fund managers, philanthropists, athletes, scientists, doctors, engineers, artists, and entrepreneurs. 85 Broads was originally founded in 1997 as an exclusive network for women who worked for Goldman Sachs at 85 Broad Street, the investment bank’s NYC headquarters. In 2000, the network was expanded to include a more diverse group of women from a variety of fields and backgrounds, including the non-profit sector. Today, over 20,000 women who are alumnae and students of the world's leading colleges, universities, graduate business schools, law schools, medical schools, and other graduate programs belong to 85 Broads. Learn more about this exclusive network at www.85broads.com |
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