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iGlobal Forum – Independent Sponsors Summit, Dallas

June 11, 2026This Week
Dallas, Texas

Partner and co-chair of Herrick's Corporate DepartmentMorris F. DeFeo, Jr., will moderate an Executive Exchange on Advance Deal Structuring - Side Letters at iGlobal Forum's Independent Sponsors Summit, Dallas

The Independent Sponsor Summit, Dallas brings together independent sponsors, capital providers, family offices, lenders, operators, and founders who are actively driving dealmaking across the Texas lower middle market, one of the most active and relationship-driven deal environments in the country.

The summit focuses on the region’s unique deal dynamics, from industrial- and services-heavy deal flow to founder-led businesses, operator-driven platforms, and a deep, local capital base. 

Key Topics Covered

  • Texas-specific deal sourcing strategies
  • Industrial & field services platforms
  • Operator-led investing in Texas
  • Family office co-investment approaches
  • SBIC and regional lender perspectives
  • Capital structures in a higher-rate environment
  • Post-close value creation in Texas-based businesses

For more information and to register, click here.