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As part of our annual Q&A series highlighting recently elected Cravath partners, Jihyun Chung discussed what she likes about her private equity and M&A work and the importance of taking ownership in one’s career. Click here to read the full Q&A: https://bit.ly/4dv4LLv

🌟 What an incredible start to our Summer Comp Series for Private Companies. Over 600 attendees joined us live for a deep dive into "Equity Awards: Beyond the Basics," in collaboration with Cooley LLP. A special thank you to Jody K. Thelander, Alessandra Murata, Scott McCall, and Roy Moran for their expert insights into structuring and sizing equity award programs for privately held companies. 👏 Thanks to everyone who participated and contributed to the interactive discussion. Missed it? Don't worry! Gear up for our next session on August 14th, "Compensation in a Volatile Market," where we'll tackle the challenges of managing compensation amid fluctuating valuations and market conditions. Sign up here👉 https://bit.ly/3RS6FgE #CompensationStrategy #EquityAwards #CompensationData #CompensationTrends 

I am grateful to have been featured on 1847Financial's Summer Summit Producer Panel, where we discussed the misconceptions surrounding 'How to do Business as a Registered Rep.' It was an enlightening conversation that clarified some common challenges in our industry. It was exciting to share insights and learn from other experts! #JArthurFinancial #RegisteredRep #FinancialPlanning #1847FinancialNashville #WealthManagement #FinancialStrategies

Shamrock Capital, a private equity firm, agreed to acquire a minority stake in Nth Degree, an event management firm. Financial terms were not disclosed. "We believe Nth Degree's comprehensive suite of solutions position us for substantial growth in the multi-billion dollar market for in-person events. Joining forces with Shamrock further enables our customer-centric team to build on existing momentum to scale our operations, expand our offerings, and continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in the event industry," John Hense, Nth Degree CEO. Nth Degree (led by John Hense) is advised by J.P. Morgan and DLA Piper. Shamrock Capital (led by Andrew Howard) is advised by Stephens, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP (led by Joseph F. Kaczorowski and Ramon LaSoya) and Prosek Partners (led by Mickey Mandelbaum). Link to the article in the comments. #MergersAcquisitionsDivestitures #PrivateEquity #Management

Congratulations to Angel Deng, James Goettee and Allyson Lisser who were just promoted to associates! Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/e3hb_4id #realestateinvestment #realestate #multifamily #commercialrealestate #multifamilyinvesting

Venture capital is often seen as just a financial tool—a means to scale businesses by injecting capital into high-risk ventures. But if you’re aiming to build a massively successful company, you know it takes more than just money. It takes a support system, a team that’s in your corner, ready to call BS when needed, help you build the right team, and keep you inspired when times get tough. But with over 48,000 #VCs worldwide, it’s tough to know which ones will truly have your back. That’s why we launched the Founder-First Investor Award—to spotlight those investors who are more than just capital on your cap table. These are the ones who are truly invested in your success, who understand that you can’t do it alone, and who are there to see you and your business thrive long after the check clears. In #NYC, founders named and celebrated Nick Adams as the most supportive investor, with Richard Odior, Lisa Burton O'Toole, PhD, and Lauren Reeves as finalists. Now, we’re taking this award to #Chicago, where we’re on the hunt for the most founder-first investors in the Windy City. #Founders, if you know an investor who has gone above and beyond, this is your chance to help them get the recognition they deserve! #ChicagoTech #VC #Entrepreneurship

𝑨𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒃𝒊𝒈 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒖𝒑 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒊𝒈𝑳𝒂𝒘 𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒚 𝑪𝒊𝒕𝒚! Overall it's been an encouraging 2024 thus far in the #CapitalMarkets space, with activity in the first eight months that has had many teams eyeing an even stronger close to the calendar year. I'm a big believer in the fact that perceived strength in a practice area can often be measured by notable partner/group moves, as firms will often look to bolster their ranks to lure cash cow clients or handle expected heavy workflow. So when I see a move like this in the Capital Markets space, I start to think that the decision-makers at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP are seeing something in the tea leaves. Earlier this week, the 100+ year old New York-born Willkie managed to lure away an 11-person team from the Capital Markets group at Chicago's own Mayer Brown... a move made right in Mayer Brown's own backyard! This group included five partners, most notably rainmaker and group co-head Edward Best, along with 20 year capital markets veteran 𝐉𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐬𝐨𝐧 and John Ablan, Esther Chang and Susan Rabinowitz. This move is really interesting because not only does it lend belief to a resurgence in the Capital Markets space, but it also shows a tremendous amount of investment in the 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐠𝐨 market, which has historically taken a backseat to the coastal metropolises when if comes to securities offerings. #BigLaw #lateralmarket https://lnkd.in/escN6F8H

We are thrilled to share with you some exciting news that serves as a testament to the exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication David has committed Adams Wealth Partners to as the Founder and CEO. David, has been named to the Barron's Top 1200 US Financial Advisors list for 2024, marking his second consecutive year of receiving this prestigious accolade. This recognition highlights his commitment to excellence in the financial advisory industry. Join us in congratulating him on this achievement, which not only honors his individual contributions but also elevates our collective success as a team. Together, we look forward to continuing to deliver the unparalleled service and expertise that you have come to expect from us – inspired by David's leadership. Join us in congratulating David! #barrons #financialadvisor #finance #awp #retirewhileyouwork Barron's is a registered trademark of Dow Jones & Company, L.P. All rights reserved. The rankings are based on data provided by 6,595 individual advisors and their firms and include qualitative and quantitative criteria. Time period upon which the rating is based is from 09/30/2022 to 09/30/2023 and was released on 03/11/2024. Factors included in the rankings: assets under management, revenue produced for the firm, regulatory record, quality of practice and philanthropic work. Investment performance is not an explicit component because not all advisors have audited results and because performance figures often are influenced more by clients' risk tolerance than by an advisor's investment picking abilities. The ranking may not be representative of any one client's experience, is not an endorsement, and is not indicative of advisor's future performance. Neither Raymond James nor any of its Financial Advisors pay a fee in exchange for this award/rating. Barron's is not affiliated with Raymond James.

It takes time to create excellence. If it could be done quickly more people would do it. The above quote is from the great former NCAA Basketball Coach John Wooden, who coached the UCLA Bruins. One of the ways to be excellent is to measure your performance. We're slightly past the halfway portion of the year. Because I was away last weekend, and taking time off, I'll be doing my performance review this weekend. Without even getting into it, I know some areas that need work. I also know some areas that I excelled in. But I'm not satisfied with being average. I want to be above average. For me. My family. My friends. My clients. Working with my business coach Joe Lukacs, we do this twice a year. To get better you have to track your effort. ** The only way to grow is to think bigger! We cover over 15 different key performance indicators. And unless we're truly honest, it doesn't work. My engagement will be sporadic this weekend. If you're a lawfirm owner, how are you measuring performance? I'm the Wealth Guardian. 😎 Minimizing your burden to Uncle Sam while you accumulate, distribute and transfer your wealth, so you can live abundantly and with dignity. *** Ready to have your discovery meeting? *** Click book an appointment above and let's get on the calendar. Dm me with any questions. I'm here. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Most advisors start with a product to sell. We start with a person to serve. 💞 I'm a personal CFO of successful attorneys and business owners. Your gonna love the way we work. We just know it. #franklyspeaking #financialplanning #protection #wealthbuilding #lawfirmavengers #wealthguardian #ALP #MPG #attorneys #lawfirmsuccess

Pleased to be back for my 4th year in 2024 as an Official Member of the Forbes Business Council... Look for my articles every month on Forbes.com #authorlife #privateequity #entrepreneurialjourney #growthstrategy #venturecapital #mergersandacquisitions #exitstrategy