MFA Legal & Compliance New York 2025 is a premier regulatory conference tailored for legal and compliance professionals in the alternative asset management industry. Organized by the Managed Funds Association (MFA), this event offers expert insights into the evolving regulatory landscape, addressing the opportunities and challenges ahead for both the industry and the legal profession.
The conference covers key topics such as the new administration's regulatory agenda, including issues like retailization, mergers, cryptocurrencies, oversight, and enforcement. Attendees will gain firsthand insights from industry regulators and top legal minds, providing timely strategies to navigate the evolving domestic and global regulatory landscape.
Participants can engage in candid peer-to-peer exchanges through dynamic discussions with industry peers, exploring challenges, opportunities, and strategies to position their firms for success. The event features a comprehensive, multi-track agenda developed with MFA’s regulatory team and an advisory council of leading general counsels and chief compliance officers.
This conference is ideal for general counsels, chief compliance officers, and regulatory affairs executives seeking to stay informed and prepared for the industry's transformation. Attendees will benefit from direct conversations with regulators, actionable expertise from top legal and compliance leaders, and peer-level exchanges on shared challenges and operational opportunities.
Speakers(6)
Bruce Fekrat
Senior Counsel, Capital Markets and Chief Compliance Officer, FCM at Crypto.com
Bruce Fekrat is Senior Counsel in Crypto.com’s Capital Markets group and Chief Compliance Officer of Crypto.com FCM. Previously, he served as Chief Counsel to Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and held roles at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and WilmerHale.
Gregory Rowland
Partner at Davis Polk
Gregory Rowland is a partner at Davis Polk, providing transactional, regulatory, and compliance advice to investment advisers and funds. He has extensive experience in structuring and operating registered investment companies and hedge funds, as well as advising on digital currency and blockchain activities.
Jillien Flores
Chief Advocacy Officer at Managed Funds Association (MFA)
Jillien Flores is the Chief Advocacy Officer at MFA, where she develops and executes advocacy strategies for alternative asset managers. She has a background in asset management advocacy, including roles at Vanguard and Porterfield, Lowenthal, Fettig & Sears.
Marc E. Elovitz
Partner at Schulte Roth & Zabel
Marc E. Elovitz is the co-managing partner at Schulte Roth & Zabel and co-chair of the Investment Management Regulatory & Compliance Group. He advises private fund managers on compliance with the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and other applicable laws, with expertise in areas such as blockchain technology and digital assets.
Michael Allen
Managing Director and Partner at Beacon Global Strategies
Michael Allen is Managing Director of Beacon Global Strategies, advising clients on the intersection of business and national security. He has served in various national security roles, including at the White House and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and is the author of 'Blinking Red, Crisis and Compromise in American Intelligence after 9/11'.
Shawn Fagan
Chief Legal Officer and Managing Director at Citadel LLC
Shawn Fagan serves as Chief Legal Officer at Citadel, overseeing global legal, compliance, transaction management, and regulatory affairs functions. He is a member of Citadel’s Portfolio Committee and has a background that includes clerking for Chief Justice William Rehnquist of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Event Details
- Date
- May 13-14, 2025
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 New York, United States
- New York Athletic Club
- Pricing
- $3,750 - $6,850
- Audience
- Legal and compliance professionals in the alternative asset management industry, including general counsels, chief compliance officers, and regulatory affairs executives.
- CLE Credits
- MFA applies for CLE credits for all qualifying sessions.