The MFA Legal & Compliance 2020 Conference, held on July 22, 2020, was a significant event focusing on legal and compliance issues within the hedge fund industry. Organized by the Managed Funds Association (MFA), the conference brought together industry leaders, legal experts, and regulatory officials to discuss pressing topics affecting the sector.
Key sessions included "Diversity & Inclusion: Regulatory Update and Practical Application," which addressed cultural changes driven by investor demands, hiring and recruitment practices, diversity and inclusion regulatory requirements, and SEC initiatives. Another notable session was "SEC, CFTC and NFA Oversight and Exams Update," providing insights into current oversight and examination updates from these regulatory bodies.
The conference featured prominent speakers such as Evandro Gigante, Partner at Proskauer Rose LLP, who participated in the diversity and inclusion panel, and Christopher Wells, also a Partner at Proskauer Rose LLP, who contributed to the oversight and exams update panel. These sessions offered attendees valuable perspectives on regulatory developments and practical applications within the industry.
This conference was particularly beneficial for hedge fund managers, compliance officers, legal professionals, and other stakeholders seeking to stay informed about regulatory changes and best practices in the industry.
Speakers(11)
Christopher Patterson
Vice President, Chief Audit Executive at Tudor Investment Corporation
Christopher Patterson is the Vice President and Chief Audit Executive at Tudor Investment Corporation, leading the internal audit function.
Christopher Wells
Partner at Proskauer Rose LLP
Christopher Wells is a Partner at Proskauer Rose LLP, focusing on hedge funds and investment management.
Evandro Gigante
Partner at Proskauer Rose LLP
Evandro Gigante is a Partner at Proskauer Rose LLP, specializing in labor and employment law.
Igor Rozenblit
Co-Head Private Funds Unit, Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Igor Rozenblit is the Co-Head of the Private Funds Unit in the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Lilly Farahnakian
Managing Director, Global Chief Compliance Officer at GCM Grosvenor
Lilly Farahnakian serves as Managing Director and Global Chief Compliance Officer at GCM Grosvenor, overseeing the firm's compliance programs.
Matthew Bogart
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at CarVal Investors LLC
Matthew Bogart is the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at CarVal Investors LLC, responsible for legal and compliance matters.
Pamela M. Geraghty
Associate Director, Division of Swap Dealer & Intermediary Oversight at U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Pamela M. Geraghty is the Associate Director in the Division of Swap Dealer & Intermediary Oversight at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Patricia Cushing
Director, Compliance at National Futures Association (NFA)
Patricia Cushing is the Director of Compliance at the National Futures Association (NFA), overseeing compliance programs.
Steven M. Felsenthal
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Millburn Ridgefield Corporation
Steven M. Felsenthal serves as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Millburn Ridgefield Corporation.
Tanaz Faghri Dietz
Assistant General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Empyrean Capital Partners, LP
Tanaz Faghri Dietz holds the position of Assistant General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Empyrean Capital Partners, LP.
Tom Lloyd
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Campbell & Company, LP
Tom Lloyd holds the roles of General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Campbell & Company, LP.
Event Details
- Date
- July 22, 2020
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Audience
- Hedge fund managers, compliance officers, legal professionals, and industry stakeholders.