MFA Ops Los Angeles 2024, formerly known as MFA West, is a premier conference organized by the Managed Funds Association (MFA). This event brings together fund managers and allocators, with a particular focus on Chief Compliance Officers (CCOs), Chief Operating Officers (COOs), Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), General Counsels (GCs), Operational Due Diligence (ODD) and risk management professionals, and Human Resources (HR) executives.
The conference covers a range of critical topics, including trends impacting operational due diligence such as macroeconomic factors, geopolitics, cybersecurity, and vendor management. It also explores strategies for enhancing operational efficiency and resilience, navigating regulatory challenges, integrating emerging technologies to streamline operations, leveraging data analytics for informed decision-making, and attracting and developing skilled professionals in the alternative asset management industry.
Attendees can look forward to networking opportunities, including receptions and roundtable discussions, as well as access to an expo hall featuring leading service providers. Notable speakers include Carla Harris, Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley, who will deliver a keynote address sharing insights from her extensive Wall Street career.
This event is ideal for professionals in the alternative asset management sector seeking to stay informed about industry developments, enhance their operational strategies, and connect with peers and industry leaders.
Speakers(4)
Carla Harris
Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley
Carla Harris is a renowned international public speaker and Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley. Named as one of the Top 40 Female Speakers in the World in 2020, she shares her 'Carla's Pearls' on maximizing career success across industries. In August 2013, she was appointed by President Barack Obama to chair the National Women's Business Council.
Christopher Brearton
Vice President & Head of Corporate Strategy at Amazon Prime Video & Studios
Christopher Brearton is Vice President & Head of Corporate Strategy for Amazon Prime Video & Studios, leading global content strategy. Formerly COO of MGM, he oversaw its $8.45 billion sale to Amazon. Brearton began his career as a CPA at KPMG and holds a J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law.
Darcy Bradbury
Managing Director and Head of Public Policy at The D.E. Shaw Group
Darcy Bradbury is a managing director at D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P., overseeing global government and regulatory affairs. With over 30 years in finance, she has held roles at The Blackstone Group, Credit Suisse First Boston, and served as Assistant Secretary for Financial Markets at the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
Kelly Koscuiszka
Partner at McDermott Will & Emery LLP
Kelly Koscuiszka is a partner and co-chair of the Investment Management Regulatory & Compliance Group at McDermott Will & Emery LLP. She advises private funds on regulatory and compliance matters, particularly under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, and assists clients with SEC examinations and emerging technologies.
Event Details
- Date
- March 5-6, 2024
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United States
- Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
- Pricing
- $3,000 - $5,500
- Audience
- Fund managers, allocators, CCOs, COOs, CFOs, GCs, ODD and risk management professionals, HR executives.
- CLE Credits
- MFA applies for CPE and CLE credits for all qualifying sessions at the conference.
- Attendees
- 172+ attendees from 114+ organizations.