Akerman is co-hosting The Reality of Institutional Fundraising: A Playbook for CCOs & CFOs, an in-person panel discussion focused on the realities of institutional fundraising and the legal, compliance, and operational infrastructure increasingly expected by institutional investors.

As institutional investors and their operational due diligence teams raise the bar on manager reviews, fund managers must be prepared to demonstrate not only strong performance, but also robust compliance frameworks, governance structures, and operational platforms. This session will bring together leading practitioners in fund compliance, fund administration, operational due diligence, and alternative investments law. Investment Funds Practice Chair Christopher Mendez will discuss the practical steps managers can take to institutionalize their platforms and successfully navigate the current fundraising landscape.

The discussion will cover:

• How the current fundraising environment is reshaping LP and consultant expectations
• What institutional investors and operational due diligence teams are focusing on during manager reviews
• Common gaps between a manager's marketed platform and its actual compliance and operational infrastructure
• Key operational, compliance, governance, and vendor oversight issues drawing scrutiny in investor diligence and SEC examinations
• Practical steps to institutionalize your platform and prepare for a successful institutional fundraise

A networking reception will be held immediately following the presentation.