DealCatalyst U.S. Private Credit Industry Conference on Direct Lending in partnership with LSTA

May 12 - 13, 2025

Omni Nashville Hotel, Nashville, TN

DLA Piper sponsored the DealCatalyst Annual U.S. Private Credit Industry Conference on Direct Lending in partnership with LSTA. With a focus on direct lending funds, BDCs, and their bank funding partners, this event provided relevant content, including fundraising strategies, financing pathways (such as NAV, warehouse/sub lines, and CFOs), as well as insights into major regulatory developments.

We were pleased to highlight our participation in the following conference activities:

Event: DLA Piper Whiskey & Wings Private Credit Mixer

Monday, May 12th | Barlines (Omni Nashville Hotel) | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CDT

We brought together the best in private credit for top-tier networking, complete with a curated whiskey tasting and a fiery hot wing bar.

This event was a fantastic opportunity to connect with industry professionals, share insights, and explore new opportunities in the private credit market.

Closing Keynote Panel: The Promise of Technology: Applications and Challenges in Private Credit
Matt Schwartz, US Finance Chair, Partner (Moderator)

The panel discussed how innovative technologies enhance data analysis, underwriting accuracy, and information standardization, and will address challenges such as ensuring data reliability and maintaining essential human oversight.

Learn more about the conference here.