Life After the Deal – Operating Under PE Ownership

Wednesday, November 18, 2026
1:30 pm - 2:20 pm

Signing the deal is only the beginning. Once a firm takes on private equity investment, leaders must navigate new expectations around growth, accountability, governance, and performance—while continuing to serve clients and maintain firm culture.

In this panel, firm leaders will share what life really looks like after the transaction closes. What changes for partners and staff? How do budgeting, reporting, and decision-making evolve? What role does the investor play in strategy and governance? And what aspects of the firm's culture, client relationships, and day-to-day operations remain largely unchanged?

Join firms that have already made the transition for a candid discussion on the realities, challenges, and opportunities of operating under private equity ownership.