Leading Women in Private Equity to Speak at Kayo Women’s Private Equity Summit

Ropes & Gray is proud to sponsor the 2021 Kayo Women’s Private Equity Summit to be held remotely on Tuesday, June 8 and Wednesday, June 9.

Now in its 8th year, the Kayo Conference Series brings together leading women in private equity, venture capital and M&A for networking and relationship building as well as discussions about a wide range of industry and legal issues. The upcoming Kayo gathering is a unique and important event that serves to highlight the many outstanding women working in private equity.

Please take time to attend the event which will feature two “fireside chats” in addition to compelling panel discussions. Ropes & Gray private equity, M&A and private funds lawyers will moderate four sessions with thought leaders in private investing:

Tuesday, June 8, 2021  |  Fundraising
10:00–10:30 am ET  |  Fireside Chat:  Alisa Wood, KKR
Product Development in Private Equity
Moderator:  Amanda Persaud, Ropes & Gray

10:30–11:00 am ET  |  PE Strategies: Differentiation and Aligning to Market Demand
Panelists:  Susy Clark, Centerbridge Partners • Lynn Alexander, Kelso & Company
Moderator:  Lindsey Goldstein, Ropes & Gray

Wednesday, June 9, 2021  |  Dealmaking
10:00–10:30 am ET  |  Fireside Chat:  Sarah Kim, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
Outlook on Trends Shaping Private Equity Dealmaking and Transaction Activity Today
Moderator:  Carolyn Vardi, Ropes & Gray

12:30–1:00 pm ET  |  The SPAC Surge and Investor Optimism  
Panelists:  Betsy Cohen, FinTech Masala • Olympia McNerney, Goldman Sachs
Moderator:  Emily Oldshue, Ropes & Gray

More information about the conference and Kayo’s programming is available here.