11 March 2026

Private Credit Academy

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | New York

8:00 am ET – Registration and breakfast
9:00 am ET – Programming
5:00 pm ET – Cocktail reception

DLA Piper is pleased to announce our first Private Credit Academy—a full-day, deal-driven training program designed for junior to mid-level professionals looking to deepen their understanding of the private credit market and sharpen their technical skills across the full deal lifecycle.

Join us as DLA attorneys and leading voices from across the industry share strategies and insights across Direct Lending, Fund Finance, Structured Finance, Tax, and Technology to deliver an integrated view of today’s private credit landscape—and the skills needed for the next generation of dealmakers.

The day concludes with a networking mixer to connect with peers and industry practitioners.

Space is limited. Request your invitation today.

Agenda

9:00 AM | Welcome Remarks

9:10 AM | Panel 1: Direct Lending Fund Formation
Forming a direct lending fund, including tax issues and rated feeders.

10:25 AM | Panel 2: Financing Tools of a Private Credit Fund
Setting up leverage facilities for debt funds, including sublines, credit NAV facilities, and back leverage.

11:40 PM | Panel 3: Direct Lending Private Credit vs. Syndicated Loan Market
Comparing private credit and syndicated loan deal terms.

12:40 – 1:25 PM | Networking Lunch

1:25 PM | Panel 4: Asset-Backed Finance (ABF): Opportunities and Risks
Exploring current trends, opportunities, and risk factors in asset-backed financing.

2:40 PM | Panel 5: Exercising Remedies in Private Credit
Practical strategies for enforcing rights and remedies in distressed scenarios.

3:55 PM | Panel 6: How Technology and AI Are Transforming Private Credit
Innovations in technology and AI reshaping deal sourcing, underwriting, and portfolio management.

5:00 PM | Networking Mixer