October 10, 2024

Inaugural DEI Summit for the Investment Management Industry

Diverse Perspectives, Stronger Portfolios

Overview

Join Faegre Drinker for our first summit focused on advancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the investment management industry. This event will couple investment management industry professionals with thought leaders on DEI for discussions on innovative approaches and practical steps for making real progress. Conversations will center on pipeline programs, increasing the flow of capital to diverse managers and understanding the impact of recent court decisions, all aimed at driving meaningful change.

Here's a glimpse of sessions you can expect:

  • DEI Post-SFFA/Fearless Fund Decisions
  • DEI Practices at Majority-Owned Firms
  • U.S. Allocator Perspectives
  • U.S. Emerging and Diverse Manager Perspectives

Featured speakers include: 

  • Joe Aguilar, CIO, Illinois State Treasurer
  • Susan Edwards, Operating Director, DEI & Impact, The Vistria Group
  • Deanna Hobson, Executive VP, Marketing & Client Service, Pugh Capital Management
  • Jason Howard, Founder & Managing Partner, New Catalyst Strategic Partners
  • Cindy Irani, Partner, Faegre Drinker
  • Dipesh Mehta, ED/CIO, Illinois State Board of Investment
  • Angela Miller-May, CIO, Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
  • Tiffany Reeves, Partner, Faegre Drinker
  • David Williams, Partner, Faegre Drinker
  • Nashunda Williams, Head of DEI, JLL
  • Gwen Williamson, Partner, Faegre Drinker

Our programming will be followed by networking and wine tasting — and space is limited — so register today to secure your spot!

Schedule

All times in Central Time

2:00 PM | Registration 
2:30 PM | Program Begins
5:00 PM | Networking & Wine Tasting
6:30 PM | Program Concludes

Tell Me More

For detailed event information, including agenda and speakers, please visit the event website.  

Continuing Education

Visit the event website for information on available continuing education credit.

Questions

Contact LaQuita Cassell or call +1 317 237 1359.

Location

Faegre Drinker
320 S. Canal Street, Suite 3300
Chicago, Illinois 60606

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