Raising Capital for Private Equity Funds is an authoritative, insider"s perspective on key strategies for raising private equity capital in a changing legal environment. Featuring partners from some of the nation"s leading law firms, these experts guide the reader through the different phases of the fundraising process and the key considerations for each phase. These top lawyers reveal their advice for working in a challenging marketplace, including navigating recent legal developments, understanding the impact of mergers and acquisitions, and overcoming legal and contractual hurdles. From utilizing traditional strategies that continue to work today to recognizing lost opportunities that are no longer successful, these authors explain the importance of exploring creative techniques when raising capital in an economic downturn. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to navigating this rapidly-changing area of law. Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives and lawyers (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world"s most respected companies and firms nationwide. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is heading and the most important issues for the future. Each author has been selected based upon their experience and C-level standing within the professional community. Chapters Include: 1. Heather M. Stone, Partner, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP -"Five Key Steps to Raising Capital for Private Equity Funds" 2. Geoffrey C. Cockrell, Partner, McGuireWoods LLP - "Fundraising Strategies in a Challenging Economy" 3. David Goldstein, Scott Berger, Monica K. Arora, John T. Lillis, and Jeremy M. Naylor, Partners, White & Case LLP - "Resilience under Fire: How Private Equity Fund Sponsors Are Responding to Challenges Posed by the Financial Crisis, Investor Demands, and Aggressive Proposed Tax and Regulatory Changes" Appendices Include: Appendix A: Model Debenture Appendix B: Legends Appendix C: Broker Dealer Proposal Appendix D: Fund Proposal Appendix E: Hedge Fund Adviser Registration Act Appendix F: Hedge Fund Transparency Act Appendix G: H.R. 1935 Appendix H: Private Fund Transparency Act Appendix I: Financial Regulatory Reform: A New Foundation Appendix J: Pay to Play, Proposed Rule Appendix K: Goldstein, et al. v. Securities and Exchange Commission Appendix L: In re Marriott Hotel Properties II Limited Partnership Unitholders Litigation