MFA Legal & Compliance 2026 is a premier conference organized by the Managed Funds Association (MFA), scheduled for May 13, 2026, at the New York Athletic Club in New York City. This event is designed for general counsels, chief compliance officers, and regulatory affairs executives within the alternative asset management industry, providing a platform for open dialogue, knowledge sharing, and practical problem-solving.
The conference will cover key topics such as direct conversations with regulators, actionable expertise from top legal and compliance leaders, peer-level exchange among general counsels and compliance executives, and programming tailored for decision-makers. Attendees can expect to gain strategic insights, practical guidance, and engage in peer-to-peer dialogue to navigate the industry's transformation.
In addition to the sessions, the event offers networking opportunities, an expo hall featuring industry sponsors, and notable speakers from the legal and compliance sectors. MFA applies for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) and Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits for all qualifying sessions, ensuring participants stay up to date with their continuing education requirements.
This conference is ideal for professionals overseeing regulatory risk, advising investment teams, or driving their firm's compliance program. Attendees will leave better prepared for upcoming challenges and equipped with the clarity and preparedness needed to navigate the industry's evolving landscape.
Speakers(50)
Andrew Nathanson
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Suvretta Capital Management LLC
Anne Campbell
Chief Compliance Officer at Marathon Asset Management LP
Brent Duddie
General Counsel at Coatue Management LLC
Christos Nifadopoulos
Group General Counsel at Rokos Capital Management LLP
Courtney E. Kapes Lewis
Partner at Marshall Wace
Daniel Marcus
Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer at The D.E. Shaw Group
David A. Schwartz
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Baupost Group LLC
David Charnin
General Counsel at King Street Capital Management
David O. Taylor
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Citadel LLC
David Reilly
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Point72 Asset Management
David Rosen
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at BlueMountain Capital Management
David Sanderson
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Third Point LLC
David Silverman
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Bridgewater Associates LP
David Steinberg
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Two Sigma Investments LP
David Turner
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at D.E. Shaw & Co. LP
David W. Wilson
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Paulson & Co. Inc.
David White
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Soros Fund Management LLC
David Zimmerman
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Highfields Capital Management LP
Erin Mullen
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Woodline Partners
Georgiy Nikitin
Chief Compliance Officer at Weiss Asset Management LP
Ginger Norman
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Empyrean Capital Partners LP
Hannah Dunn
Partner and General Counsel at Farallon Capital Management LLC
Hunter Landrum
Deputy General Counsel at Two Sigma
Jack Pitts
Senior Managing Director, Legal & Compliance at The Blackstone Group
Jay Clayton
U.S. Attorney at Southern District of New York
Jay Clayton is the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York. He previously served as Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from 2017 to 2020.
Jill Arnold
General Counsel at Massar Capital Management LP
Lilly Farahnakian
Global Chief Compliance Officer at GCM Grosvenor
Mark Peckman
General Counsel at Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC
Matthew Bogart
General Counsel at AB CarVal
Michael Cohn
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Diameter Capital Partners
Michael F. Barry
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Samlyn Capital LLC
Michael Pusateri
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Element Capital Management LLC
Michael R. Williams
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Moore Capital Management LP
Michael Ramin
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Cinctive Capital Management LP
Michael Richman
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Millennium Management LLC
Michael Sacks
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Elliott Management Corporation
Michael Schaefer
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Viking Global Investors LP
Michael Scott
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Pershing Square Capital Management LP
Michael Smith
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Renaissance Technologies LLC
Michael Sullivan
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Wellington Management Company LLP
Michael Thompson
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at AQR Capital Management LLC
Michael V. Young
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Och-Ziff Capital Management Group LLC
Michael Walker
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Appaloosa Management LP
Peyton McNutt
Principal and General Counsel at Taconic Capital Advisors
Raph Posner
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Balyasny Asset Management L.P.
Sarah Curran
Global Head of Compliance at Wellington Management Company
Shawn F. Fagan
Chief Legal Officer at Citadel
Steven M. Felsenthal
Partner, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer at Man Group
Terrance O’Malley
Senior Executive at Kensico Capital Management
Vanessa De Simone
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Avantyr Capital Partners LP
Event Details
- Date
- May 13, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 New York, United States
- New York Athletic Club
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- General counsels, chief compliance officers, regulatory affairs executives, and other legal and compliance professionals in the alternative asset management industry.
- CLE Credits
- MFA applies for CLE and CPE credits for all qualifying sessions, ensuring participants stay up to date with their continuing education requirements.
- Attendees
- Over 400 leaders from hedge funds, private credit, and other alternative investment firms.