21st Annual BDC Roundtable
September 17th-18th, 2024
21st Annual Eversheds Sutherland BDC Roundtable Convention
DLA is honored to serve as one of the Benefactor Sponsors for the 21st Annual Eversheds Sutherland BDC Roundtable. This year’s convention will be held September 17th-18th in Washington DC.
Eversheds Sutherland established the BDC Roundtable in 2002 as a platform for the industry to collaborate on common issues related to business development company structures. In partnership with the Small Business Investor Alliance, the Roundtable is open to all BDC management teams, independent directors, and those interested in exploring the structure and learning more.
We will be represented by DLA Partner, Erkhan Murad, and Managing Directors, Maria Golenkov and Christian Vardeleon.
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In Attendance:
Erkhan Murad
Partner
Erkhan Murad is a Partner in DLA’s Internal Audit department, overseeing internal audit and SOX compliance for clients and leading the firm’s Business Development Companies (BDC) practice. With over 18 years of audit and consulting experience, he helps clients build SOX-compliant internal control frameworks, provides cost-saving and process improvement strategies, and serves as Engagement Partner for nearly 30 BDC clients and several large Mortgage REITs. Erkhan also leads various internal audit projects, including risk assessments, operational reviews, and process optimizations.
Maria Golenkov
Managing Director
Maria Golenkov is a Managing Director in DLA’s Internal Audit department, bringing over ten years of experience. She focuses on BDCs, private equity, credit, real estate investment trusts, hedge funds, and global alternative asset management, using her expertise to strengthen DLA’s portfolio.
Christian Vardeleon
Managing Director
Christian is a Director at DLA’s Internal Audit department, with nearly 20 years of experience. He specializes in assessing risks for financial services institutions, including alternative asset managers, private equity, hedge funds, and capital markets firms. Christian advises on risk management and internal controls for alternative investments, equities, fixed income, derivatives, and structured products. He oversees client engagements, coordinating with auditors, reviewing workpapers, assessing risks, coaching teams, and ensuring timely execution of audit plans.