On Tuesday, September 10th, Seward & Kissel LLP and Global Female Investors Management ‘s Global Female Investors Network (GFIN) hosted the first session in their Female Fund Owners (FFO) Event Series intended to help female emerging managers succeed by providing an intimate forum to discuss concerns, strategies, and advice for forming a competitive fund management business. Seward & Kissel partners David Baron, Noelle Indelicato and Danielle Lemberg led the session, which included attendees from many different areas of the industry.

Session I highlighted pre-launch considerations, including:

• Portability of portfolio
• Track record challenges
• Employment considerations
• Timing for seeders
• Launch options
• Term sheet preparation
• Personal wealth planning

Please see below for some pictures from the event.

The group will be hosting additional sessions in the coming months, with the next planned for October, which will highlight seeder and capital raising.

About Seward & Kissel
Seward & Kissel, founded in 1890, is a leading U.S. law firm with an international reputation for excellence. We have offices in New York City and Washington, D.C. Our practice primarily focuses on corporate and litigation work for clients seeking legal expertise in the financial services, corporate finance and capital markets areas. The Firm is particularly well known for its representation of major commercial banks, investment banking firms, investment advisers and related investment funds (including mutual, hedge and private equity funds), broker-dealers, institutional investors and transportation companies (particularly in the shipping area). Seward & Kissel has provided counsel to the investment management industry for over 70 years. Our long-standing participation in the industry coupled with our large network uniquely positions us to provide not only legal guidance, but also practical business and strategic advice to our clients.

About Global Female Investors Network
GFIN is a groundbreaking global network designed to meet the distinct needs of female risk-takers. It serves as a platform for direct peer-to-peer interactions, fostering investment and professional dialogue through small roundtable meetings, as distinguished from the larger event settings offered by others. Moreover, GFIN opens doors to career and business opportunities through our expansive personal networks. Whether you’re a female employee or a fund founder/owner, GFIN welcomes you to join us in reshaping the landscape of investment professionals.