Private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) sponsors face ever evolving legal and regulatory risk tied to their portfolio company oversight and financing mechanisms. As expectations increase, sponsors must carefully balance governance responsibilities with the risk of heightened liability exposure.

Join members of McDermott Will & Schulte’s cross-practice team and General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Level Equity, Ben Magleby, as they share practical insights on navigating these complex issues and protecting your organization.

Discussion topics will include:

• Emerging liability theories for PE and VC sponsors, including alter-ego and intent to be bound concepts
• Proactive strategies for sponsors, investment advisors, and portfolio company management to mitigate compliance and liability exposure
• Balancing effective oversight without excessive entanglement with portfolio companies
• Enforceability concerns impacting pay-to-play clauses in venture capital financing deals

Continuing legal education (CLE) credit is pending. McDermott Will & Schulte LLP is an approved provider and can provide credit in California, Illinois, and New York. McDermott Will & Schulte is a sponsor and will apply for credit in Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia when lawyers licensed in these jurisdictions are in attendance. We can issue reciprocal credit for lawyers licensed in Connecticut and New Jersey. For all other jurisdictions not listed, attendees will be provided with a Universal Certificate of Attendance that they may use to self-apply for CLE credit in their state of admission. Attendees should contact their state’s CLE board for current rules, regulations, and guidance.