Goodwin's Annual U.S. Funds Update
Summary
We invite you to join Goodwin for a concise and timely market update on private investment funds, highlighting key trends, opportunities, and challenges facing investors and fund managers in today’s environment.
The program will feature a fireside-style conversation with members of the Berkshire Global Advisors team focused on investment manager transactions, including minority GP stakes and mergers and acquisitions. The discussion will explore current market dynamics from the perspectives of sellers, buyers, and investors.
The event will also include a broader discussion of sector trends across private equity, venture, real estate, and credit funds; investor sentiment and preferences; fundraising strategies; and other recent developments shaping the industry. Following the program, please join us for a cocktail reception to continue the conversation and connect with peers.
Agenda
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Registration + Networking
4:30 PM – 5:15 PM | Fundraising Market Update
Robert Fore, Partner, Goodwin
Eric Goldstein, Partner, Goodwin
Mandee Gruen, Partner, Goodwin (moderator)
Runjhun Kudaisya, Partner, Goodwin
Manny Lauredo, Partner, Goodwin
Lauren Lebioda, Partner, Goodwin
5:15 PM – 6:00 PM | Fireside Chat with Berkshire Global Advisors
Drew Murphy, Partner, Berkshire Global Advisors
Opal Jakhete, Principal, Berkshire Global Advisors
John Ferguson, Partner, Goodwin
Tom LaFond, Partner, Goodwin
6:05 PM – 7:30 PM | Networking Reception
Speakers
- John M. Ferguson

John M. Ferguson
PartnerCo-Chair, Real Estate - Robert S. Fore

Robert S. Fore
Partner - Eric C. Goldstein

Eric C. Goldstein
Partner - Mandee R. Gruen

Mandee R. Gruen
PartnerCo-Chair, Private Investment Funds - Runjhun Kudaisya

Runjhun Kudaisya
Partner - Thomas J. LaFond

Thomas J. LaFond
Partner - Manuel E. LauredoML
Manuel E. Lauredo
Partner - Lauren Lebioda

Lauren Lebioda
Partner