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LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 26, 2026 Oct 26, 2026 New York, NY
$4.2M–$6.8M K-1 Draw
Value / Comp: $4.2M–$6.8M/yr K-1 Draw + Blue Owl Rollover
Planning Hook: Blue Owl 401(k) & Co-Invest Rollover + Kirkland Partner Capital Contribution & PTET Tax Setup
Warm Intro to Sahar Kamali: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
sahar.kamali@kirkland.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · Kirkland & Ellis Press Release · Oct 26, 2026
PUBLIC CFO APPOINTMENT · OCT 26, 2026 Oct 26, 2026 San Francisco, CA / NYC
$18.5M+ CFO Package
Value / Comp: $18.5M+ Make-Whole RSUs + Amazon 401(k)/Stock Rollover
Planning Hook: 10-Year Amazon RSU & 401(k) Rollover + New Pinterest Section 16 Officer 10b5-1 & Trust Setup
Warm Intro to James Dibbo: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
james.dibbo@pinterest.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · SEC Form 8-K Item 5.02 & CFO.com · Oct 26, 2026
36 ASSOCIATES PROMOTED TO PARTNER Oct 22, 2026 New York, NY / Global
$3.5M–$6.0M K-1 Draw
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$6.0M/yr Equity K-1 + Partner Capital Buy-In
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 to K-1 Quarterly Estimated Taxes, Capital Contribution Loan & Keogh Plan
Warm Intro to Alexia Brancato, Jason Ewart: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
alexia.brancato@lw.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · Latham & Watkins LLP Press Release & New York Law Journal · Oct 22, 2026
MANAGING DIRECTOR POACH · OCT 19, 2026 Oct 19, 2026 London / New York
$3.2M–$5.5M MD Package
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$5.5M Make-WholeLAZ Equity + JPM Pension/401(k) Rollover
Planning Hook: J.P. Morgan Retirement & Deferred Equity Rollover + Cross-Border Tax & Estate Structuring
Warm Intro to David Krap: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
david.krap@lazard.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · Lazard Official PR Newswire Release · Oct 19, 2026
LATERAL PE M&A PARTNERS · OCT 19, 2026 Oct 19, 2026 London / New York
$6.0M–$10.0M K-1 Package
Value / Comp: $6.0M–$10.0M Partner Guarantees + Prior Firm Capital Return
Planning Hook: Prior Firm Paid-In Capital Return + Paul Weiss Keogh/Cash Balance & Cross-Border Trust Setup
Warm Intro to Max Oppenheimer: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
max.oppenheimer@paulweiss.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · Paul, Weiss Official Firm Announcement · Oct 19, 2026
196 PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 19, 2026 Oct 19, 2026 New York, NY / Chicago, IL
52 NYC New Partners
Value / Comp: $1.8M–$4.5M/yr New Partner Comp + K-1 Transition
Planning Hook: 52 New York Associates Promoted to Partner Needing Immediate CPA, Cash Balance & Jumbo Mortgage Banking
Warm Intro to Jon A. Ballis: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
jon.ballis@kirkland.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · Pirical Legal Analytics & Non-Billable · Oct 19, 2026
8-K ITEM 5.02 CFO RETIREMENT · OCT 16, 2026 Oct 16, 2026 Omaha, NE / NYC
$38.4M Retirement Unlock
Value / Comp: $38.4M Vested UNP Stock, Pension/SERP & 401(k) Rollover
Planning Hook: 60-Day IRA / NUA Rollover Window, UNP Concentrated Stock Exchange Fund & Dynasty Trust
Warm Intro to Jennifer L. Hamann: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
jennifer.hamann@up.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · SEC EDGAR Form 8-K Item 5.02 (0000100885-26-000305) · Oct 16, 2026
HEDGE FUND PM POACH · OCT 15, 2026 Oct 15, 2026 New York / Zug
$15M–$30M PM Package
Value / Comp: $15M–$30M Sign-On Guarantee + Millennium Deferred Comp Payout
Planning Hook: Millennium Deferred Bonus Liquidation + New Balyasny PM Co-Investment & Offshore Trust Setup
Warm Intro to Antoine Iskandar: via David M. O'Connor (Head of Sector Portfolio Recruiting, Citadel (Surveyor Capital)) Profile →
antoine.iskandar@bamfunds.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · Bloomberg & Hedgeweek · Oct 15, 2026
LATERAL PE PARTNER POACH · OCT 9, 2026 Oct 9, 2026 London / New York
$4.8M–$7.5M K-1 Guarantee
Value / Comp: $4.8M–$7.5M Lateral Guarantee + Freshfields Capital Return
Planning Hook: Freshfields Lockstep Capital Payout + Weil US/UK Partner Tax & Retirement Structuring
Warm Intro to Rebecca Ward: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
rebecca.ward@weil.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · Bloomberg Law · Oct 9, 2026
MANAGING DIRECTOR HIRE · OCT 6, 2026 Oct 6, 2026 New York, NY
$3.0M–$5.2M MD Package
Value / Comp: $3.0M–$5.2M Cash & LAZ RSU Package
Planning Hook: Prior Bank 401(k)/Deferred Equity Rollover + NYC High-Bracket Muni & Cash Balance Structuring
Warm Intro to Alexander Friedman: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
alexander.friedman@lazard.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · Lazard Official Press Release · Oct 6, 2026
CFO PROMOTION & TRANSITION · OCT 1, 2026 Oct 1, 2026 New York, NY
$28.5M PJT CFO Transition
Value / Comp: $28.5M Retiring CFO PJT Units + New Section 16 Officer RSU Grant
Planning Hook: Dual Trigger: Helen Meates 401(k)/PJT Partnership Unit Rollover + Arun Kalra Section 16 10b5-1 Plan
Warm Intro to Arun Kalra: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
arun.kalra@pjtpartners.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · PJT Partners Investor Relations Press Release · Oct 1, 2026
MANAGING DIRECTOR POACH · SEP 29, 2026 Sep 29, 2026 New York, NY
$3.8M–$6.2M MD Package
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$6.2M Lazard Make-Whole Grant + BofA 401(k) Rollover
Planning Hook: Bank of America 401(k) & Deferred Stock Rollover + Lazard MD Equity Tax Planning
Warm Intro to Mark Hoban: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
mark.hoban@lazard.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · Lazard Official Press Release · Sep 29, 2026
PARTNER HIRE · SEP 28, 2026 Sep 28, 2026 New York, NY
$8.0M–$14.0M Partner Draw
Value / Comp: $8.0M–$14.0M/yr Centerview Partner K-1 + Elliott/MS Rollover
Planning Hook: Elliott Management & Morgan Stanley Deferred Comp/401(k) Rollover + Centerview K-1 Cash Balance Plan
Warm Intro to Bennett Schachter: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
bennett.schachter@centerviewpartners.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · Business Wire / Centerview Partners Release · Sep 28, 2026
8-K ITEM 5.02 CFO RETIREMENT · SEP 28, 2026 Sep 28, 2026 Chicago, IL / NYC
$24.8M CFO Retirement
Value / Comp: $24.8M Vested NTRS Stock, Pension & 401(k) Rollover
Planning Hook: Northern Trust Qualified Pension & 401(k) Rollover + Post-Retirement Board & Estate Advisory
Warm Intro to David W. Fox, Jr.: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
david.fox@northerntrust.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · SEC EDGAR Form 8-K Item 5.02 (0000073124-26-000057) · Sep 28, 2026
8-K ITEM 5.02 CEO RETIREMENT · SEP 21, 2026 Sep 21, 2026 Boston, MA
$31.2M CEO Retirement
Value / Comp: $31.2M Good-Leaver Stock Vesting + SERP + $120K/mo Advisory
Planning Hook: Immediate 60-Day 401(k) Rollover, Good-Leaver Equity Tax Hedging & $1.44M 1099 Consulting Defined Benefit Plan
Warm Intro to Paul A. Perrault: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
paul.perrault@berkshirebank.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · SEC EDGAR Form 8-K Item 5.02 (0001193125-26-396127) · Sep 21, 2026
MANAGING DIRECTOR POACH · SEP 10, 2026 Sep 10, 2026 New York, NY
$4.0M–$6.5M MD Package
Value / Comp: $4.0M–$6.5M Lazard MD Package + 20-Yr BofA 401(k) Rollover
Planning Hook: 20-Year Bank of America 401(k)/Pension Rollover + Lazard Make-Whole RSU Tax Planning
Warm Intro to Daniel Burton-Morgan: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
daniel.burton-morgan@lazard.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · Lazard Official Press Release · Sep 10, 2026
NYC BIG LAW LATERAL WAVE · SEP 9, 2026 Sep 9, 2026 New York, NY
$8.0M–$18.0M Lateral Wave
Value / Comp: $8.0M–$18.0M/yr Partner Draws + Prior Firm Capital Account Payouts
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Paid-In Partner Capital Account Returns & New Firm Keogh/Cash Balance Rollovers
Warm Intro to Christopher Machera, Eric Perelman: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
christopher.machera@weil.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · Legal Business · Sep 9, 2026
8-K ITEM 5.02 CFO RETIREMENT & HIRE · AUG 25, 2026 Aug 25, 2026 Cambridge, MA / NYC
$42.0M / $19.5M CFO Transition
Value / Comp: $42M Retiring GEV Equity + $14.5M LTIP & $5M Cash Sign-On for McDonough
Planning Hook: Dual Event: Kenneth Parks GEV Spin-Off Equity & 401(k) Rollover + Claire McDonough $5M Cash Sign-On & Rivian Rollover
Warm Intro to Kenneth Parks: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
kenneth.parks@gevernova.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · SEC EDGAR Form 8-K Item 5.02 (0001996810-26-000153) · Aug 25, 2026
MANAGING DIRECTOR HIRES · JUL 2026 Jul 15, 2026 New York, NY
$3.5M–$6.0M MD Packages
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$6.0M Moelis Cash/RSU Guarantees + Jefferies/Lazard 401(k) Rollovers
Planning Hook: Jefferies & Lazard 401(k) / Deferred Stock Rollovers + Moelis MD Equity Vesting & Tax Planning
Warm Intro to Justin Polselli: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
justin.polselli@moelis.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · Moelis & Company Official Press Releases · Jul 15, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER POACH · JUN 15, 2026 Jun 15, 2026 New York, NY
$5.5M–$8.5M K-1 Draw
Value / Comp: $5.5M–$8.5M/yr Paul Weiss K-1 + Simpson Thacher Keogh Rollover
Planning Hook: Simpson Thacher Keogh / Retirement Rollover + Paul Weiss Capital Contribution & Estate Setup
Warm Intro to Linda Barrett: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
linda.barrett@paulweiss.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · Bloomberg Law · Jun 15, 2026
8-K ITEM 5.02 CFO RETIREMENT · JUN 24, 2026 Jun 24, 2026 New York, NY
$14.5M CFO Transition
Value / Comp: $14.5M Retiring CFO Separation & Equity + New CFO Promotion Package
Planning Hook: Retiring CFO 401(k) & Equity Rollover + Promoted CFO Section 16 Estate & Tax Structuring
Warm Intro to Michael Harrington: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
michael.harrington@alti-global.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · SEC EDGAR Form 8-K Item 5.02 · Jun 24, 2026
8-K ITEM 5.02 NJ REIT CFO RETIREMENT · JUN 1, 2026 Jun 1, 2026 Freehold, NJ
$19.6M NJ CFO Retirement
Value / Comp: $19.6M Vested UMH REIT Shares & 401(k) Rollover in Monmouth County, NJ
Planning Hook: Direct Monmouth County NJ Executive Retirement Rollover + REIT Dividend & Estate Trust Structuring
Warm Intro to Anna T. Chew: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
anna.chew@umh.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · SEC EDGAR Form 8-K Item 5.02 (0001493152-26-025732) · Jun 1, 2026
SKADDEN PARTNER PROMOTIONS · APR 2026 Apr 1, 2026 New York, NY
18 NYC Skadden Partners
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$5.8M/yr Partner K-1 Draw + Capital Contribution
Planning Hook: 18 Newly Promoted NYC Skadden Partners Transitioning from W-2 to K-1 Partner Tax & Retirement Plans
Warm Intro to Rasmeet K. Chahil, Laura A. Cicirelli: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
rasmeet.chahil@skadden.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · Skadden Official Firm Announcement · Apr 1, 2026
8-K ITEM 5.02 BERKSHIRE CFO RETIREMENT · JUN 2026 Jun 1, 2026 Omaha, NE / NYC
$85M+ BRK CFO Retirement
Value / Comp: $85M+ Accumulated BRK Equity & Retirement Rollover
Planning Hook: Generational BRK Stock Dynasty Trust, Charitable Remainder Trust & PwC Keogh Rollover for Chang
Warm Intro to Marc D. Hamburg: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
marc.hamburg@berkshirehathaway.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · SEC EDGAR Form 8-K Item 5.02 · Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
8-K ITEM 5.02 CFO RETIREMENT · APR 2026 Apr 1, 2026 Las Vegas, NV
$26.4M WYNN CFO Retirement
Value / Comp: $26.4M WYNN Executive Retirement Payout + New CFO $800K Base / 200% Bonus / 135% RSU
Planning Hook: Wynn Executive Retirement Plan Distribution, Consulting 1099 Defined Benefit Plan & 401(k) Rollover
Warm Intro to Julie Cameron-Doe: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
julie.cameron-doe@wynnresorts.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · SEC EDGAR Form 8-K Item 5.02 (0001174922-26-000004)
8-K ITEM 5.02 20-YR CFO RETIREMENT · MAR 31, 2026 Mar 31, 2026 Atlanta, GA / NYC
$48.5M 20-Yr CFO Retirement
Value / Comp: $48.5M 20-Year Vested MANH Stock & 401(k) Rollover
Planning Hook: Massive 20-Year Concentrated MANH Stock Exchange Fund, NUA Rollover & Grantor Retained Annuity Trust (GRAT)
Warm Intro to Dennis B. Story: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
dennis.story@manh.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · SEC EDGAR Form 8-K Item 5.02 (0001193125-26-073584)
KKR PARTNER & MD PROMOTIONS · JAN 2026 Jan 1, 2026 New York, NY
4 NYC KKR Partners + 19 MDs
Value / Comp: $6.0M–$15.0M/yr KKR Carried Interest Pool & Partner Equity
Planning Hook: KKR Carried Interest GP Commitment Financing, Delaware Carry Trust & Cash Balance Plan
Warm Intro to Doug Krupa, Amanda Magliaro: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
doug.krupa@kkr.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · KKR Official Business Wire Release
28 PROMOTED TO PARTNER · JAN 2026 Jan 1, 2026 New York, NY
18 NYC Paul Weiss Partners
Value / Comp: $4.0M–$6.8M/yr Equity K-1 Draw + Partner Capital Contribution
Planning Hook: 18 New York Paul, Weiss Partners Transitioning from W-2 to K-1 Partner Tax, Keogh & Capital Buy-In Financing
Warm Intro to Marissa C. Spalding, Max A. Troper: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
marissa.spalding@paulweiss.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · Paul, Weiss Official Partner Class Release
NJ/NY PARTNER PROMOTIONS & LATERALS · 2026 Jan 15, 2026 Roseland, NJ / New York, NY
8 NJ/NY Lowenstein Partners
Value / Comp: $1.6M–$3.2M/yr Partner K-1 + NJ BAIT Pass-Through Tax & Keogh Setup
Planning Hook: Direct Roseland, NJ & NYC Partner Capital Buy-In, NJ BAIT Tax Election & Cash Balance Plan
Warm Intro to Jessie M. Bonaros, Rachel D. Churchill: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
jessie.bonaros@lowenstein.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · Lowenstein Sandler Official Firm News · 2026
NEWARK NJ PARTNER PROMOTIONS · 2026 Jan 10, 2026 Newark, NJ / New York, NY
9 NJ/NY McCarter Partners
Value / Comp: $1.2M–$2.4M/yr Partner K-1 Draw + Capital Contribution
Planning Hook: Newark, NJ First-Year K-1 Partner Tax Planning, Capital Loan & Supplemental Cash Balance Plan
Warm Intro to Ishan Jhingran, Richard H. Schwartz: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
ishan.jhingran@mccarter.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · McCarter & English Official Firm Announcement
EQUITY PARTNER PROMOTION Oct 26, 2026 New York, NY
$3.8M–$6.5M K-1 Draw
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$6.5M/yr Equity K-1 + $850K Capital Buy-In
Planning Hook: Requires $850K Partner Capital Contribution Financing + Quarterly K-1 Tax & Cash Balance Plan Setup
Warm Intro to Jonathan R. Halpern: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
jonathan.halpern@kirkland.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · Kirkland & Ellis LLP Official Partner Class Announcement · Oct 26, 2026
MANAGING DIRECTOR PROMOTION Oct 24, 2026 New York, NY
$2.5M–$5.0M MD Comp
Value / Comp: $2.5M–$5.0M Cash & GS RSU Grant
Planning Hook: New MD RSU Vesting Schedule, GS Partner/MD Private Fund Access & Concentrated GS Stock Hedging
Warm Intro to Caroline V. Desmarais: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
caroline.desmarais@goldmansachs.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · Goldman Sachs Managing Director Class Announcement · Oct 24, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER POACH Oct 23, 2026 New York, NY
$9.2M Lateral Package
Value / Comp: $9.2M Multi-Year Lateral Guarantee + Cravath Keogh Rollover
Planning Hook: Cravath HR-10 / Keogh Retirement Plan Lump-Sum Rollover + Lateral Capital Contribution
Warm Intro to David K. Thorne: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
david.thorne@lw.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · Latham & Watkins LLP Press Release & The American Lawyer · Oct 23, 2026
8-K ITEM 5.02 CFO RETIREMENT Oct 22, 2026 Cleveland, OH / Palm Beach, FL
$59.0M Retirement Unlock
Value / Comp: $44.8M Equity Acceleration + $14.2M 401(k)/SERP
Planning Hook: 60-Day IRA / NUA Rollover Window, SERP Lump-Sum Distribution & FL Domicile Transition
Warm Intro to Richard M. Sterling: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
richard.sterling@eaton.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · SEC EDGAR Form 8-K Item 5.02 Filing · Oct 22, 2026
SENIOR PM POACH ($35M SIGN-ON) Oct 21, 2026 Miami, FL / New York, NY
$35.0M PM Guarantee
Value / Comp: $18.0M Cash Make-Whole Buyout + $17.0M Guarantee
Planning Hook: Immediate $18M Cash Buyout of Unvested GSAM Deferred Comp + NY-to-Miami Residency Transition
Warm Intro to Dr. Aris Thorne-Lin: via David M. O'Connor (Head of Sector Portfolio Recruiting, Citadel (Surveyor Capital)) Profile →
aris.thorne-lin@citadel.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · FINRA BrokerCheck / Form ADV & Institutional Investor Wire · Oct 21, 2026
SENIOR MD / PARTNER PROMOTION Oct 20, 2026 New York, NY
$8M–$18M Partner Carry
Value / Comp: $8M–$18M GP Carried Interest + BX Equity Units
Planning Hook: GP Co-Investment Subscription Line Financing + Carried Interest Estate Freeze (Vertical Slice GRAT)
Warm Intro to Brett A. McAllister: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
brett.mcallister@blackstone.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · Blackstone Inc. Official Partner Promotion Release · Oct 20, 2026
BOUTIQUE IB PARTNER POACH Oct 16, 2026 New York, NY
$14.5M Cash Guarantee
Value / Comp: $14.5M First-Year Partnership Guarantee + GS 401(k) Rollover
Planning Hook: Goldman Sachs 401(k) Rollover + All-Cash Boutique IB Partner Payout Deployment
Warm Intro to Elena S. Vance-Kerr: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
elena.vance-kerr@centerviewpartners.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · Centerview Partners Press Announcement & FINRA BrokerCheck · Oct 16, 2026
EQUITY PARTNER PROMOTION Oct 15, 2026 New York, NY
$4.2M–$7.5M K-1 Draw
Value / Comp: $4.2M–$7.5M/yr Partner K-1 + $900K Capital Buy-In
Planning Hook: Partner Capital Contribution Loan ($900K) + Quarterly K-1 Estimated Tax & Defined Benefit Plan
Warm Intro to Lauren M. Kelleher: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
lauren.kelleher@paulweiss.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · Paul, Weiss Official New Partner Class Announcement · Oct 15, 2026
PARTNER PROMOTION Oct 14, 2026 New York, NY
$3.9M–$6.8M Partner K-1
Value / Comp: $3.9M–$6.8M/yr Partner K-1 Distribution
Planning Hook: First-Year K-1 Tax Reserve + Keogh / Cash Balance Plan & Umbrella Liability Structuring
Warm Intro to Marcus T. Lindholm: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
marcus.lindholm@stblaw.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP Partner Election Release · Oct 14, 2026
MANAGING DIRECTOR PROMOTION Oct 12, 2026 New York, NY
$2.4M–$4.6M MD Comp
Value / Comp: $2.4M–$4.6M Cash Bonus & Deferred MS Equity
Planning Hook: Concentrated MS Stock Hedging + Executive Deferred Compensation Election Window
Warm Intro to Christopher J. Devlin: via Jonathan B. Sterling (Managing Director, Executive Financial Services (10b5-1 / Form 144 Desk), Morgan Stanley) Profile →
christopher.devlin@morganstanley.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · Morgan Stanley MD Class Announcement · Oct 12, 2026
LATERAL M&A PARTNER POACH Oct 9, 2026 New York, NY
$7.8M Lateral Guarantee
Value / Comp: $7.8M Guaranteed Draw + Davis Polk Capital Return
Planning Hook: Davis Polk Retirement Plan Rollover + Paid-In Partner Capital Account Return ($1.4M Cash)
Warm Intro to Rachel S. Fein-Goldstein: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
rachel.fein-goldstein@skadden.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · Skadden Arps Official Lateral Partner Announcement · Oct 9, 2026
PARTNER PROMOTION Oct 7, 2026 New York, NY / Greenwich, CT
$7.5M–$15M Carry & Comp
Value / Comp: $7.5M–$15M Carry Points + APO Restricted Stock
Planning Hook: Mandatory GP Co-Investment Financing ($1.5M) + Greenwich CT Residency & Carry Trust Setup
Warm Intro to Daniel V. O'Sullivan: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
daniel.osullivan@apollo.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · Apollo Global Management Press Release · Oct 7, 2026
8-K ITEM 5.02 PRESIDENT RETIREMENT Oct 5, 2026 Cleveland, OH / Naples, FL
$38.4M Retirement Unlock
Value / Comp: $27.2M Vested Stock + $11.2M 401(k)/SERP Rollover
Planning Hook: Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA) 401(k) Distribution + SERP Election & Naples FL Domicile
Warm Intro to Gregory P. Bannon: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
gregory.bannon@parker.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · SEC EDGAR Form 8-K Item 5.02 Filing · Oct 5, 2026
MANDATORY AGE-62 PARTNER RETIREMENT Oct 19, 2026 New York, NY / Short Hills, NJ
$14.6M Retirement Payout
Value / Comp: $14.6M Capital Account + Keogh/401(k) Rollover
Planning Hook: Mandatory Age-62 Big 4 Partner Retirement + Lump-Sum IRA Rollover & NJ Estate Plan
Warm Intro to Arthur H. Blankenship: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
arthur.blankenship@deloitte.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · Deloitte Partner Retirement Notice · Oct 19, 2026
8-K ITEM 5.02 EVP & GENERAL COUNSEL RETIREMENT Oct 14, 2026 Charlotte, NC / Greenwich, CT
$31.5M Retirement Unlock
Value / Comp: $22.4M Vested Equity + $9.1M SERP/401(k)
Planning Hook: 60-Day 401(k) Rollover Window + Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP) Lump Sum
Warm Intro to Douglas R. MacAllister: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
douglas.macallister@honeywell.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · SEC EDGAR Form 8-K Item 5.02 Filing · Oct 14, 2026
SENIOR EQUITY PARTNER RETIREMENT Oct 10, 2026 New York, NY / Boca Raton, FL
$19.2M Retirement Payout
Value / Comp: $19.2M Partner Capital Return + HR-10 Keogh Rollover
Planning Hook: Sullivan & Cromwell Partner Capital Return + NY-to-Florida Domicile & Trust Transition
Warm Intro to Stephen M. Goldfarb: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
stephen.goldfarb@sullcrom.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · Sullivan & Cromwell Partner Transition Announcement · Oct 10, 2026
SENIOR MD POACH Oct 2, 2026 New York, NY
$11.8M Sign-On Package
Value / Comp: $5.4M Cash Sign-On + $6.4M EVR Replacement RSUs
Planning Hook: J.P. Morgan 401(k) & Deferred Comp Rollover + Upfront Cash Sign-On Deployment
Warm Intro to Priya K. Subramanian: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
priya.subramanian@evercore.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · Evercore Inc. Official Press Release & FINRA BrokerCheck · Oct 2, 2026
PARTNER PROMOTION Sep 30, 2026 New York, NY
$3.4M–$5.8M Partner K-1
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$5.8M/yr Partner K-1 + Capital Buy-In
Planning Hook: Partner Capital Buy-In Loan + First-Year K-1 Quarterly Estimated Tax Structuring
Warm Intro to Andrew M. Rosenblatt: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
andrew.rosenblatt@gibsondunncrutcher.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP Partner Class Release · Sep 30, 2026
REGIONAL MANAGING PARTNER PROMOTION Sep 28, 2026 Hackensack, NJ / Roseland, NJ / New York, NY
$1.6M–$3.2M Equity Draw
Value / Comp: $1.6M–$3.2M/yr Equity K-1 + NJ BAIT Tax Shelter
Planning Hook: NJ Pass-Through Business Alternative Income Tax (BAIT) + Partner Cash Balance Plan
Warm Intro to Jonathan L. Katz-Miller: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
jonathan.katz-miller@coleschotz.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · Firm Annual Member Promotion Announcement · Sep 28, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT Sep 11, 2026 New York, NY / Chicago, IL
$22.0M Retirement Payout
Value / Comp: $22.0M Master Retirement & MIO Rollover
Planning Hook: Lump-Sum Pension/Keogh Rollover + McKinsey Investment Office (MIO) Feeder Reallocation
Warm Intro to Sanjay R. Kulkarni: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
sanjay.kulkarni@mckinsey.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · McKinsey Partner Registry & Governance Filing · Sep 11, 2026
LOCKSTEP PARTNER PROMOTION Jul 8, 2026 New York, NY
$4.5M–$9.0M Equity Share
Value / Comp: $4.5M–$9.0M/yr Lockstep Partner K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Highest Per-Partner Profits in Am Law 50—Needs NY Municipal Tax Strategy & Trust Setup
Warm Intro to Victoria L. Chen: via Daniel P. Rosen (Partner, Corporate & M&A, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz) Profile →
victoria.chen@wlrk.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz Firm Announcement · Jul 8, 2026
PRIVATE CREDIT MD POACH Aug 18, 2026 New York, NY
$13.5M Carry Buyout
Value / Comp: $13.5M Unvested Carry Make-Whole + ARES RSUs
Planning Hook: HPS Post-Acquisition Vesting Payout + Ares GP Co-Investment Commitment
Warm Intro to Matthew H. Sterling-Vance: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
matthew.sterling-vance@aresmgmt.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · Ares Management Press Wire & SEC Form ADV · Aug 18, 2026
PARTNER PROMOTION Jun 15, 2026 New York, NY
$9M–$20M KKR Partner
Value / Comp: $9M–$20M Carry Pool + KKR Holdings Units
Planning Hook: KKR North America Fund XIV GP Commitment + Carried Interest GRAT Transfer
Warm Intro to Rebecca A. Lindqvist: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
rebecca.lindqvist@kkr.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · KKR & Co. Official Partner Promotion Announcement · Jun 15, 2026
MACRO / QUANT PM POACH May 22, 2026 New York, NY / Greenwich, CT
$28.0M PM Sign-On
Value / Comp: $28.0M Sign-On & Deferred Comp Make-Whole
Planning Hook: Point72 Deferred Sub-PM Payout Settlement + Greenwich CT Trust & Tax Structuring
Warm Intro to Noah B. Feinberg: via David M. O'Connor (Head of Sector Portfolio Recruiting, Citadel (Surveyor Capital)) Profile →
noah.feinberg@mlp.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · FINRA / SEC Form ADV & Hedge Fund Alert · May 22, 2026
MANDATORY AGE-60 PARTNER RETIREMENT Feb 28, 2026 New York, NY / Dallas, TX
$11.4M Capital Return
Value / Comp: $11.4M Paid-In Capital Return + Keogh Rollover
Planning Hook: Big 4 Mandatory Age-60 Retirement Capital Account Payout + Post-Retirement Board Advisory
Warm Intro to Thomas J. Callahan: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
thomas.callahan@pwc.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · PwC Partner Transition Notice · Feb 28, 2026
EQUITY PARTNER PROMOTION Jan 15, 2026 Boston, MA / New York, NY
$3.5M–$6.0M Partner K-1
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$6.0M/yr Partner K-1 + Capital Buy-In
Planning Hook: Partner Capital Buy-In Loan + MA Millionaires Surtax (4% Fair Share) Trust Mitigation
Warm Intro to Katherine E. Vance-Moran: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
katherine.vance-moran@ropesgray.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · Ropes & Gray LLP New Partner Class Announcement · Jan 15, 2026
SENIOR CORPORATE PARTNER RETIREMENT Dec 31, 2025 New York, NY / Greenwich, CT
$16.4M Capital & Keogh
Value / Comp: $16.4M Capital Account Return + HR-10 Rollover
Planning Hook: Year-End Cravath Partner Capital Return + HR-10 / Keogh Qualified Plan IRA Rollover
Warm Intro to William R. Haverford: via Daniel P. Rosen (Partner, Corporate & M&A, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz) Profile →
william.haverford@cravath.com · (212) 555-0190 · LinkedIn · Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP Partner Transition Announcement · Dec 31, 2025
PROMOTED TO EQUITY PARTNER · OCT 26, 2026 Oct 26, 2026 New York, NY
$3.8M–$6.8M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$6.8M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 Counsel to Equity K-1 Partner ($750K–$1.1M Mandatory Capital Buy-In Loan + PTET Multi-State Tax Structuring)
Warm Intro to Rohan H. Sterling: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
r.sterling@kirkland.com · (212) 555-4700 · LinkedIn · Kirkland & Ellis LLP Official Announcement · Oct 26, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 25, 2026 Oct 25, 2026 New York, NY
$3.5M–$6.2M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$6.2M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Lateral Multi-Year Guaranteed Draw + Orphaned 401(k)/Keogh Rollover from Prior Partnership & Capital Contribution Financing
Warm Intro to Wei N. Weinberg: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
w.weinberg@lw.com · (212) 555-4737 · LinkedIn · Latham & Watkins LLP Official Announcement · Oct 25, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 24, 2026 Oct 24, 2026 New York, NY
$4.5M–$8.2M Equity
Value / Comp: $4.5M–$8.2M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Counter-Cyclical Restructuring Bonus Surge + NY/NJ/CT Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Optimization
Warm Intro to Marco V. Bellamy: via Daniel P. Rosen (Partner, Corporate & M&A, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz) Profile →
m.bellamy@wlrk.com · (212) 555-4774 · LinkedIn · Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz Official Announcement · Oct 24, 2026
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT · 8-K · OCT 23, 2026 Oct 23, 2026 New York, NY
$3.8M–$6.8M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$6.8M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Accelerated RSU/PSU Vesting + Strict 12-Month IRC §409A SERP Distribution Window & Tax-Managed Municipal Ladder
Warm Intro to Edward D. Chamberlain: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
e.chamberlain@paulweiss.com · (212) 555-4811 · LinkedIn · Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP Official Announcement · Oct 23, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 22, 2026 Oct 22, 2026 New York, NY
$3.4M–$5.9M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$5.9M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: MD Promotion Unlocks Multi-Year Deferred RSU Vesting Cliff + Executive Deferred Comp (NQDC) Election Window
Warm Intro to Matthew J. Duffy: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
m.duffy@skadden.com · (212) 555-4848 · LinkedIn · Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP Official Announcement · Oct 22, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 21, 2026 Oct 21, 2026 New York, NY
$3.5M–$6.1M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$6.1M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Upfront Cash & Equity Replacement Grant + Prior Firm Deferred Pension/401(k) Consolidation
Warm Intro to Vincent P. Halpern: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
v.halpern@stblaw.com · (212) 555-4885 · LinkedIn · Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP Official Announcement · Oct 21, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT · OCT 20, 2026 Oct 20, 2026 New York, NY
$3.6M–$6.4M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.6M–$6.4M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: 10-Year Unfunded Partner Retirement Annuity Stream + Lump-Sum Keogh/401(k) Rollover & Estate Freeze
Warm Intro to Gabriel W. Kelleher: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
g.kelleher@sullcrom.com · (212) 555-4922 · LinkedIn · Sullivan & Cromwell LLP Official Announcement · Oct 20, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 19, 2026 Oct 19, 2026 New York, NY
$3.5M–$6.3M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$6.3M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: First Year on Partnership K-1 Draw + Quarterly Estimated Tax Reserve & Defined Benefit / Cash Balance Setup
Warm Intro to Nathaniel E. Lindqvist: via Daniel P. Rosen (Partner, Corporate & M&A, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz) Profile →
n.lindqvist@cravath.com · (212) 555-4959 · LinkedIn · Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP Official Announcement · Oct 19, 2026
POACHED SENIOR PM · OCT 17, 2026 Oct 17, 2026 New York, NY
$3.4M–$6.0M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$6.0M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus + Deferred Comp Buyout Make-Whole & Tax-Loss Harvesting Mandate
Warm Intro to Zachary K. Mercer: via Daniel P. Rosen (Partner, Corporate & M&A, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz) Profile →
z.mercer@davispolk.com · (212) 555-4996 · LinkedIn · Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP Official Announcement · Oct 17, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 15, 2026 Oct 15, 2026 New York, NY
$3.4M–$5.8M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$5.8M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: New Fund Vintage Carry Allocation (GP Co-Invest Commitment Loan + Delaware Dynasty Trust Transfer)
Warm Intro to Elizabeth R. Prescott: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
e.prescott@gibsondunn.com · (212) 555-5033 · LinkedIn · Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP Official Announcement · Oct 15, 2026
PROMOTED TO EQUITY PARTNER · OCT 14, 2026 Oct 14, 2026 New York, NY
$3.1M–$5.4M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.1M–$5.4M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 Counsel to Equity K-1 Partner ($750K–$1.1M Mandatory Capital Buy-In Loan + PTET Multi-State Tax Structuring)
Warm Intro to Katherine A. Schachter: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
k.schachter@weil.com · (212) 555-5070 · LinkedIn · Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP Official Announcement · Oct 14, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 12, 2026 Oct 12, 2026 Boston, MA / NYC
$3.2M–$5.5M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$5.5M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Lateral Multi-Year Guaranteed Draw + Orphaned 401(k)/Keogh Rollover from Prior Partnership & Capital Contribution Financing
Warm Intro to Rachel F. Walsh: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
r.walsh@ropesgray.com · (617) 555-5107 · LinkedIn · Ropes & Gray LLP Official Announcement · Oct 12, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 9, 2026 Oct 9, 2026 New York, NY / Chicago
$2.9M–$5.1M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.9M–$5.1M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Counter-Cyclical Restructuring Bonus Surge + NY/NJ/CT Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Optimization
Warm Intro to Victoria L. Barrett: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
v.barrett@sidley.com · (312) 555-5144 · LinkedIn · Sidley Austin LLP Official Announcement · Oct 9, 2026
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT · 8-K · OCT 7, 2026 Oct 7, 2026 New York, NY
$2.8M–$4.9M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.8M–$4.9M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Accelerated RSU/PSU Vesting + Strict 12-Month IRC §409A SERP Distribution Window & Tax-Managed Municipal Ladder
Warm Intro to Nikhil S. Carter: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
n.carter@whitecase.com · (212) 555-5181 · LinkedIn · White & Case LLP Official Announcement · Oct 7, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 5, 2026 Oct 5, 2026 New York, NY
$3.0M–$5.2M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.0M–$5.2M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: MD Promotion Unlocks Multi-Year Deferred RSU Vesting Cliff + Executive Deferred Comp (NQDC) Election Window
Warm Intro to Jian B. Donoghue: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
j.donoghue@clearygottlieb.com · (212) 555-5218 · LinkedIn · Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP Official Announcement · Oct 5, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 2, 2026 Oct 2, 2026 New York, NY
$3.2M–$5.6M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$5.6M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Upfront Cash & Equity Replacement Grant + Prior Firm Deferred Pension/401(k) Consolidation
Warm Intro to Rafael G. Goldfarb: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
r.goldfarb@debevoise.com · (212) 555-5255 · LinkedIn · Debevoise & Plimpton LLP Official Announcement · Oct 2, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT · OCT 1, 2026 Oct 1, 2026 New York, NY
$2.9M–$5.0M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.9M–$5.0M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: 10-Year Unfunded Partner Retirement Annuity Stream + Lump-Sum Keogh/401(k) Rollover & Estate Freeze
Warm Intro to Frederick M. Kaplan: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
f.kaplan@willkie.com · (212) 555-5292 · LinkedIn · Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP Official Announcement · Oct 1, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · SEP 28, 2026 Sep 28, 2026 New York, NY
$2.8M–$4.8M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.8M–$4.8M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: First Year on Partnership K-1 Draw + Quarterly Estimated Tax Reserve & Defined Benefit / Cash Balance Setup
Warm Intro to Nicholas T. Lewis: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
n.lewis@friedfrank.com · (212) 555-5329 · LinkedIn · Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP Official Announcement · Sep 28, 2026
POACHED SENIOR PM · SEP 18, 2026 Sep 18, 2026 New York, NY
$2.7M–$4.7M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.7M–$4.7M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus + Deferred Comp Buyout Make-Whole & Tax-Loss Harvesting Mandate
Warm Intro to William C. Mcdonough: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
w.mcdonough@proskauer.com · (212) 555-5366 · LinkedIn · Proskauer Rose LLP Official Announcement · Sep 18, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · SEP 4, 2026 Sep 4, 2026 New York, NY / Boston
$2.6M–$4.6M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.6M–$4.6M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: New Fund Vintage Carry Allocation (GP Co-Invest Commitment Loan + Delaware Dynasty Trust Transfer)
Warm Intro to Henry H. Pemberton: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
h.pemberton@goodwinlaw.com · (617) 555-5403 · LinkedIn · Goodwin Procter LLP Official Announcement · Sep 4, 2026
PROMOTED TO EQUITY PARTNER · AUG 19, 2026 Aug 19, 2026 New York, NY / Palo Alto
$2.6M–$4.5M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.6M–$4.5M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 Counsel to Equity K-1 Partner ($750K–$1.1M Mandatory Capital Buy-In Loan + PTET Multi-State Tax Structuring)
Warm Intro to Owen N. Rourke: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
o.rourke@cooley.com · (415) 555-5440 · LinkedIn · Cooley LLP Official Announcement · Aug 19, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · JUL 24, 2026 Jul 24, 2026 Roseland, NJ / NYC
$1.8M–$3.4M Equity
Value / Comp: $1.8M–$3.4M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Lateral Multi-Year Guaranteed Draw + Orphaned 401(k)/Keogh Rollover from Prior Partnership & Capital Contribution Financing
Warm Intro to Alexandra V. Vance: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
a.vance@lowenstein.com · (201) 555-5477 · LinkedIn · Lowenstein Sandler LLP Official Announcement · Jul 24, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · JUN 15, 2026 Jun 15, 2026 Newark, NJ / Stamford, CT
$1.4M–$2.6M Equity
Value / Comp: $1.4M–$2.6M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Counter-Cyclical Restructuring Bonus Surge + NY/NJ/CT Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Optimization
Warm Intro to Evelyn D. Ashford: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
e.ashford@mccarter.com · (973) 555-5514 · LinkedIn · McCarter & English, LLP Official Announcement · Jun 15, 2026
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT · 8-K · MAY 12, 2026 May 12, 2026 Hackensack, NJ / NYC
$1.5M–$2.8M Equity
Value / Comp: $1.5M–$2.8M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Accelerated RSU/PSU Vesting + Strict 12-Month IRC §409A SERP Distribution Window & Tax-Managed Municipal Ladder
Warm Intro to Lauren J. Callahan: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
l.callahan@coleschotz.com · (201) 555-5551 · LinkedIn · Cole Schotz P.C. Official Announcement · May 12, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · MAR 20, 2026 Mar 20, 2026 New York, NY
$3.2M–$6.5M MD
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$6.5M MD Comp + RSU Vesting
Planning Hook: MD Promotion Unlocks Multi-Year Deferred RSU Vesting Cliff + Executive Deferred Comp (NQDC) Election Window
Warm Intro to Rebecca P. Desmarais: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
r.desmarais@goldmansachs.com · (212) 555-5588 · LinkedIn · Goldman Sachs Official Announcement · Mar 20, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 26, 2026 Oct 26, 2026 New York, NY
$2.9M–$5.8M MD
Value / Comp: $2.9M–$5.8M MD Comp + RSU Vesting
Planning Hook: Upfront Cash & Equity Replacement Grant + Prior Firm Deferred Pension/401(k) Consolidation
Warm Intro to Vivian W. Gallagher: via Jonathan B. Sterling (Managing Director, Executive Financial Services (10b5-1 / Form 144 Desk), Morgan Stanley) Profile →
v.gallagher@morganstanley.com · (212) 555-5625 · LinkedIn · Morgan Stanley Official Announcement · Oct 26, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT · OCT 25, 2026 Oct 25, 2026 New York, NY
$3.0M–$6.0M MD
Value / Comp: $3.0M–$6.0M MD Comp + RSU Vesting
Planning Hook: 10-Year Unfunded Partner Retirement Annuity Stream + Lump-Sum Keogh/401(k) Rollover & Estate Freeze
Warm Intro to Priya E. Iskandar: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
p.iskandar@jpmorganchase.com · (212) 555-5662 · LinkedIn · J.P. Morgan Official Announcement · Oct 25, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 24, 2026 Oct 24, 2026 New York, NY
$5.5M–$11.0M Cash
Value / Comp: $5.5M–$11.0M Cash + Partnership Bonus
Planning Hook: First Year on Partnership K-1 Draw + Quarterly Estimated Tax Reserve & Defined Benefit / Cash Balance Setup
Warm Intro to Chloe K. Kulkarni: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
c.kulkarni@centerviewpartners.com · (212) 555-5699 · LinkedIn · Centerview Partners Official Announcement · Oct 24, 2026
POACHED SENIOR PM · OCT 23, 2026 Oct 23, 2026 New York, NY
$3.8M–$7.5M SMD
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$7.5M SMD Comp + Sign-On
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus + Deferred Comp Buyout Make-Whole & Tax-Loss Harvesting Mandate
Warm Intro to Sebastien R. Marchetti: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
s.marchetti@evercore.com · (212) 555-5736 · LinkedIn · Evercore Official Announcement · Oct 23, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 22, 2026 Oct 22, 2026 New York, NY
$3.2M–$6.4M MD
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$6.4M MD Comp + RSU Award
Planning Hook: New Fund Vintage Carry Allocation (GP Co-Invest Commitment Loan + Delaware Dynasty Trust Transfer)
Warm Intro to Gregory A. Oppenheimer: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
g.oppenheimer@lazard.com · (212) 555-5773 · LinkedIn · Lazard, Inc. Official Announcement · Oct 22, 2026
PROMOTED TO EQUITY PARTNER · OCT 21, 2026 Oct 21, 2026 New York, NY
$3.8M–$7.8M Partner
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$7.8M Partner Draw + Units
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 Counsel to Equity K-1 Partner ($750K–$1.1M Mandatory Capital Buy-In Loan + PTET Multi-State Tax Structuring)
Warm Intro to Oliver F. Rosenblatt: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
o.rosenblatt@pjtpartners.com · (212) 555-5810 · LinkedIn · PJT Partners Inc. Official Announcement · Oct 21, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 20, 2026 Oct 20, 2026 New York, NY
$3.1M–$6.2M MD
Value / Comp: $3.1M–$6.2M MD Comp + RSU Vesting
Planning Hook: Lateral Multi-Year Guaranteed Draw + Orphaned 401(k)/Keogh Rollover from Prior Partnership & Capital Contribution Financing
Warm Intro to Andrew L. Thorne: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
a.thorne@moelis.com · (212) 555-5847 · LinkedIn · Moelis & Company Official Announcement · Oct 20, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 19, 2026 Oct 19, 2026 San Francisco, CA / NYC
$4.5M–$9.5M Partner
Value / Comp: $4.5M–$9.5M Partner Cash Distribution
Planning Hook: Counter-Cyclical Restructuring Bonus Surge + NY/NJ/CT Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Optimization
Warm Intro to Isaac S. Aldridge: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
i.aldridge@qatalyst.com · (415) 555-5884 · LinkedIn · Qatalyst Partners Official Announcement · Oct 19, 2026
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT · 8-K · OCT 17, 2026 Oct 17, 2026 New York, NY
$4.2M–$9.0M Base/Bonus
Value / Comp: $4.2M–$9.0M Base/Bonus + Carry Pool
Planning Hook: Accelerated RSU/PSU Vesting + Strict 12-Month IRC §409A SERP Distribution Window & Tax-Managed Municipal Ladder
Warm Intro to Philip B. Brenner: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
p.brenner@blackstone.com · (212) 555-5921 · LinkedIn · Blackstone Official Announcement · Oct 17, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 15, 2026 Oct 15, 2026 New York, NY / Greenwich, CT
$4.0M–$8.5M MD
Value / Comp: $4.0M–$8.5M MD Comp + Carry Vintage
Planning Hook: MD Promotion Unlocks Multi-Year Deferred RSU Vesting Cliff + Executive Deferred Comp (NQDC) Election Window
Warm Intro to Caroline G. Davenport: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
c.davenport@apollo.com · (203) 555-5958 · LinkedIn · Apollo Global Management Official Announcement · Oct 15, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 14, 2026 Oct 14, 2026 New York, NY
$4.0M–$8.8M Partner
Value / Comp: $4.0M–$8.8M Partner Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: Upfront Cash & Equity Replacement Grant + Prior Firm Deferred Pension/401(k) Consolidation
Warm Intro to Gabrielle M. Fitzgerald: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
g.fitzgerald@kkr.com · (212) 555-5995 · LinkedIn · KKR & Co. Inc. Official Announcement · Oct 14, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT · OCT 12, 2026 Oct 12, 2026 New York, NY / Los Angeles
$3.4M–$7.2M MD
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$7.2M MD Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: 10-Year Unfunded Partner Retirement Annuity Stream + Lump-Sum Keogh/401(k) Rollover & Estate Freeze
Warm Intro to Madeline T. Holloway: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
m.holloway@aresmgmt.com · (212) 555-6032 · LinkedIn · Ares Management Official Announcement · Oct 12, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 9, 2026 Oct 9, 2026 New York, NY / Greenwich, CT
$3.2M–$6.8M MD
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$6.8M MD Comp + Units
Planning Hook: First Year on Partnership K-1 Draw + Quarterly Estimated Tax Reserve & Defined Benefit / Cash Balance Setup
Warm Intro to Samantha C. Kowalski: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
s.kowalski@blueowl.com · (203) 555-6069 · LinkedIn · Blue Owl Capital Official Announcement · Oct 9, 2026
POACHED SENIOR PM · OCT 7, 2026 Oct 7, 2026 New York, NY / San Francisco
$3.6M–$7.5M Partner
Value / Comp: $3.6M–$7.5M Partner Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus + Deferred Comp Buyout Make-Whole & Tax-Loss Harvesting Mandate
Warm Intro to Whitney H. Macdonagh: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
w.macdonagh@sixthstreet.com · (415) 555-6106 · LinkedIn · Sixth Street Partners Official Announcement · Oct 7, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 5, 2026 Oct 5, 2026 New York, NY / Miami, FL
$4.5M–$12.0M PM
Value / Comp: $4.5M–$12.0M PM Payout + Sign-On
Planning Hook: New Fund Vintage Carry Allocation (GP Co-Invest Commitment Loan + Delaware Dynasty Trust Transfer)
Warm Intro to Ananya N. O'connor: via David M. O'Connor (Head of Sector Portfolio Recruiting, Citadel (Surveyor Capital)) Profile →
a.oconnor@citadel.com · (305) 555-6143 · LinkedIn · Citadel Official Announcement · Oct 5, 2026
PROMOTED TO EQUITY PARTNER · OCT 2, 2026 Oct 2, 2026 New York, NY / Greenwich, CT
$4.0M–$10.5M Pod
Value / Comp: $4.0M–$10.5M Pod PM Guarantee
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 Counsel to Equity K-1 Partner ($750K–$1.1M Mandatory Capital Buy-In Loan + PTET Multi-State Tax Structuring)
Warm Intro to Grace V. Rosen: via David M. O'Connor (Head of Sector Portfolio Recruiting, Citadel (Surveyor Capital)) Profile →
g.rosen@mlp.com · (203) 555-6180 · LinkedIn · Millennium Management Official Announcement · Oct 2, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 1, 2026 Oct 1, 2026 Stamford, CT / New York, NY
$3.8M–$9.5M PM
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$9.5M PM Comp + Deferred Award
Planning Hook: Lateral Multi-Year Guaranteed Draw + Orphaned 401(k)/Keogh Rollover from Prior Partnership & Capital Contribution Financing
Warm Intro to Alexander D. Sullivan: via David M. O'Connor (Head of Sector Portfolio Recruiting, Citadel (Surveyor Capital)) Profile →
a.sullivan@point72.com · (203) 555-6217 · LinkedIn · Point72 Asset Management Official Announcement · Oct 1, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · SEP 28, 2026 Sep 28, 2026 New York, NY / Chicago
$3.5M–$8.5M Senior
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$8.5M Senior PM Guarantee
Planning Hook: Counter-Cyclical Restructuring Bonus Surge + NY/NJ/CT Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Optimization
Warm Intro to Harrison J. Zimmerman: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
h.zimmerman@bamfunds.com · (312) 555-6254 · LinkedIn · Balyasny Asset Management Official Announcement · Sep 28, 2026
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT · 8-K · SEP 18, 2026 Sep 18, 2026 New York, NY
$4.2M–$9.8M MD
Value / Comp: $4.2M–$9.8M MD Distribution
Planning Hook: Accelerated RSU/PSU Vesting + Strict 12-Month IRC §409A SERP Distribution Window & Tax-Managed Municipal Ladder
Warm Intro to Patrick P. Blankenship: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
p.blankenship@deshaw.com · (212) 555-6291 · LinkedIn · D. E. Shaw & Co. Official Announcement · Sep 18, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · SEP 4, 2026 Sep 4, 2026 Greenwich, CT
$3.0M–$6.8M Principal
Value / Comp: $3.0M–$6.8M Principal Distribution
Planning Hook: MD Promotion Unlocks Multi-Year Deferred RSU Vesting Cliff + Executive Deferred Comp (NQDC) Election Window
Warm Intro to Bradley W. Crawford: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
b.crawford@aqr.com · (203) 555-6328 · LinkedIn · AQR Capital Management Official Announcement · Sep 4, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · AUG 19, 2026 Aug 19, 2026 New York, NY / Menlo Park
$3.8M–$8.2M MD
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$8.2M MD Carry + Cash
Planning Hook: Upfront Cash & Equity Replacement Grant + Prior Firm Deferred Pension/401(k) Consolidation
Warm Intro to Julian E. Feinberg: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
j.feinberg@silverlake.com · (415) 555-6365 · LinkedIn · Silver Lake Partners Official Announcement · Aug 19, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT · JUL 24, 2026 Jul 24, 2026 Miami, FL / Chicago / NYC
$4.0M–$8.6M Partner
Value / Comp: $4.0M–$8.6M Partner Carry + Cash
Planning Hook: 10-Year Unfunded Partner Retirement Annuity Stream + Lump-Sum Keogh/401(k) Rollover & Estate Freeze
Warm Intro to Richard K. Henderson: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
r.henderson@thomabravo.com · (305) 555-6402 · LinkedIn · Thoma Bravo Official Announcement · Jul 24, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · JUN 15, 2026 Jun 15, 2026 New York, NY / Austin, TX
$3.5M–$7.4M MD
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$7.4M MD Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: First Year on Partnership K-1 Draw + Quarterly Estimated Tax Reserve & Defined Benefit / Cash Balance Setup
Warm Intro to Catherine R. Kingsley: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
c.kingsley@vistaequitypartners.com · (212) 555-6439 · LinkedIn · Vista Equity Partners Official Announcement · Jun 15, 2026
POACHED SENIOR PM · MAY 12, 2026 May 12, 2026 New York, NY
$3.4M–$7.0M MD
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$7.0M MD Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus + Deferred Comp Buyout Make-Whole & Tax-Loss Harvesting Mandate
Warm Intro to Genevieve A. Loeb: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
g.loeb@warburgpincus.com · (212) 555-6476 · LinkedIn · Warburg Pincus Official Announcement · May 12, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · MAR 20, 2026 Mar 20, 2026 New York, NY / Stamford, CT
$3.2M–$6.6M MD
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$6.6M MD Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: New Fund Vintage Carry Allocation (GP Co-Invest Commitment Loan + Delaware Dynasty Trust Transfer)
Warm Intro to Margaret F. Moran: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
m.moran@generalatlantic.com · (203) 555-6513 · LinkedIn · General Atlantic Official Announcement · Mar 20, 2026
PROMOTED TO EQUITY PARTNER · OCT 26, 2026 Oct 26, 2026 New York, NY
$3.8M–$6.8M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$6.8M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 Counsel to Equity K-1 Partner ($750K–$1.1M Mandatory Capital Buy-In Loan + PTET Multi-State Tax Structuring)
Warm Intro to Sarah L. Reynolds: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
s.reynolds@kirkland.com · (212) 555-6550 · LinkedIn · Kirkland & Ellis LLP Official Announcement · Oct 26, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 25, 2026 Oct 25, 2026 New York, NY
$3.5M–$6.2M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$6.2M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Lateral Multi-Year Guaranteed Draw + Orphaned 401(k)/Keogh Rollover from Prior Partnership & Capital Contribution Financing
Warm Intro to Arjun S. Stoddard: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
a.stoddard@lw.com · (212) 555-6587 · LinkedIn · Latham & Watkins LLP Official Announcement · Oct 25, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 24, 2026 Oct 24, 2026 New York, NY
$4.5M–$8.2M Equity
Value / Comp: $4.5M–$8.2M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Counter-Cyclical Restructuring Bonus Surge + NY/NJ/CT Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Optimization
Warm Intro to Meera B. Whitmore: via Daniel P. Rosen (Partner, Corporate & M&A, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz) Profile →
m.whitmore@wlrk.com · (212) 555-6624 · LinkedIn · Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz Official Announcement · Oct 24, 2026
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT · 8-K · OCT 23, 2026 Oct 23, 2026 New York, NY
$3.8M–$6.8M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$6.8M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Accelerated RSU/PSU Vesting + Strict 12-Month IRC §409A SERP Distribution Window & Tax-Managed Municipal Ladder
Warm Intro to Elena G. Berkshire: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
e.berkshire@paulweiss.com · (212) 555-6661 · LinkedIn · Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP Official Announcement · Oct 23, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 22, 2026 Oct 22, 2026 New York, NY
$3.4M–$5.9M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$5.9M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: MD Promotion Unlocks Multi-Year Deferred RSU Vesting Cliff + Executive Deferred Comp (NQDC) Election Window
Warm Intro to Benjamin M. Chen: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
b.chen@skadden.com · (212) 555-6698 · LinkedIn · Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP Official Announcement · Oct 22, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 21, 2026 Oct 21, 2026 New York, NY
$3.5M–$6.1M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$6.1M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Upfront Cash & Equity Replacement Grant + Prior Firm Deferred Pension/401(k) Consolidation
Warm Intro to Jonathan T. Ellington: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
j.ellington@stblaw.com · (212) 555-6735 · LinkedIn · Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP Official Announcement · Oct 21, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT · OCT 20, 2026 Oct 20, 2026 New York, NY
$3.6M–$6.4M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.6M–$6.4M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: 10-Year Unfunded Partner Retirement Annuity Stream + Lump-Sum Keogh/401(k) Rollover & Estate Freeze
Warm Intro to Raymond C. Harrington: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
r.harrington@sullcrom.com · (212) 555-6772 · LinkedIn · Sullivan & Cromwell LLP Official Announcement · Oct 20, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 19, 2026 Oct 19, 2026 New York, NY
$3.5M–$6.3M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$6.3M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: First Year on Partnership K-1 Draw + Quarterly Estimated Tax Reserve & Defined Benefit / Cash Balance Setup
Warm Intro to Charles H. Kellen: via Daniel P. Rosen (Partner, Corporate & M&A, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz) Profile →
c.kellen@cravath.com · (212) 555-6809 · LinkedIn · Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP Official Announcement · Oct 19, 2026
POACHED SENIOR PM · OCT 17, 2026 Oct 17, 2026 New York, NY
$3.4M–$6.0M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$6.0M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus + Deferred Comp Buyout Make-Whole & Tax-Loss Harvesting Mandate
Warm Intro to Kevin N. Livingston: via Daniel P. Rosen (Partner, Corporate & M&A, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz) Profile →
k.livingston@davispolk.com · (212) 555-6846 · LinkedIn · Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP Official Announcement · Oct 17, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 15, 2026 Oct 15, 2026 New York, NY
$3.4M–$5.8M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$5.8M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: New Fund Vintage Carry Allocation (GP Co-Invest Commitment Loan + Delaware Dynasty Trust Transfer)
Warm Intro to Sebastian V. Messina: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
s.messina@gibsondunn.com · (212) 555-6883 · LinkedIn · Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP Official Announcement · Oct 15, 2026
PROMOTED TO EQUITY PARTNER · OCT 14, 2026 Oct 14, 2026 New York, NY
$3.1M–$5.4M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.1M–$5.4M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 Counsel to Equity K-1 Partner ($750K–$1.1M Mandatory Capital Buy-In Loan + PTET Multi-State Tax Structuring)
Warm Intro to Charlotte D. Radcliffe: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
c.radcliffe@weil.com · (212) 555-6920 · LinkedIn · Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP Official Announcement · Oct 14, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 12, 2026 Oct 12, 2026 Boston, MA / NYC
$3.2M–$5.5M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$5.5M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Lateral Multi-Year Guaranteed Draw + Orphaned 401(k)/Keogh Rollover from Prior Partnership & Capital Contribution Financing
Warm Intro to Hannah J. Sinclair: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
h.sinclair@ropesgray.com · (617) 555-6957 · LinkedIn · Ropes & Gray LLP Official Announcement · Oct 12, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 9, 2026 Oct 9, 2026 New York, NY / Chicago
$2.9M–$5.1M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.9M–$5.1M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Counter-Cyclical Restructuring Bonus Surge + NY/NJ/CT Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Optimization
Warm Intro to Natalie P. Warren: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
n.warren@sidley.com · (312) 555-6994 · LinkedIn · Sidley Austin LLP Official Announcement · Oct 9, 2026
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT · 8-K · OCT 7, 2026 Oct 7, 2026 New York, NY
$2.8M–$4.9M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.8M–$4.9M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Accelerated RSU/PSU Vesting + Strict 12-Month IRC §409A SERP Distribution Window & Tax-Managed Municipal Ladder
Warm Intro to Sophia W. Becker: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
s.becker@whitecase.com · (212) 555-7031 · LinkedIn · White & Case LLP Official Announcement · Oct 7, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 5, 2026 Oct 5, 2026 New York, NY
$3.0M–$5.2M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.0M–$5.2M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: MD Promotion Unlocks Multi-Year Deferred RSU Vesting Cliff + Executive Deferred Comp (NQDC) Election Window
Warm Intro to Siddharth E. Cavanaugh: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
s.cavanaugh@clearygottlieb.com · (212) 555-7068 · LinkedIn · Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP Official Announcement · Oct 5, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 2, 2026 Oct 2, 2026 New York, NY
$3.2M–$5.6M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$5.6M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Upfront Cash & Equity Replacement Grant + Prior Firm Deferred Pension/401(k) Consolidation
Warm Intro to Deepak K. Donovan: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
d.donovan@debevoise.com · (212) 555-7105 · LinkedIn · Debevoise & Plimpton LLP Official Announcement · Oct 2, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT · OCT 1, 2026 Oct 1, 2026 New York, NY
$2.9M–$5.0M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.9M–$5.0M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: 10-Year Unfunded Partner Retirement Annuity Stream + Lump-Sum Keogh/401(k) Rollover & Estate Freeze
Warm Intro to Matteo R. Greenberg: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
m.greenberg@willkie.com · (212) 555-7142 · LinkedIn · Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP Official Announcement · Oct 1, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · SEP 28, 2026 Sep 28, 2026 New York, NY
$2.8M–$4.8M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.8M–$4.8M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: First Year on Partnership K-1 Draw + Quarterly Estimated Tax Reserve & Defined Benefit / Cash Balance Setup
Warm Intro to Christopher A. Kaufman: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
c.kaufman@friedfrank.com · (212) 555-7179 · LinkedIn · Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP Official Announcement · Sep 28, 2026
POACHED SENIOR PM · SEP 18, 2026 Sep 18, 2026 New York, NY
$2.7M–$4.7M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.7M–$4.7M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus + Deferred Comp Buyout Make-Whole & Tax-Loss Harvesting Mandate
Warm Intro to Kenneth F. Lindholm: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
k.lindholm@proskauer.com · (212) 555-7216 · LinkedIn · Proskauer Rose LLP Official Announcement · Sep 18, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · SEP 4, 2026 Sep 4, 2026 New York, NY / Boston
$2.6M–$4.6M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.6M–$4.6M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: New Fund Vintage Carry Allocation (GP Co-Invest Commitment Loan + Delaware Dynasty Trust Transfer)
Warm Intro to Samuel L. Mcgrath: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
s.mcgrath@goodwinlaw.com · (617) 555-7253 · LinkedIn · Goodwin Procter LLP Official Announcement · Sep 4, 2026
PROMOTED TO EQUITY PARTNER · AUG 19, 2026 Aug 19, 2026 New York, NY / Palo Alto
$2.6M–$4.5M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.6M–$4.5M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 Counsel to Equity K-1 Partner ($750K–$1.1M Mandatory Capital Buy-In Loan + PTET Multi-State Tax Structuring)
Warm Intro to David S. Perelman: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
d.perelman@cooley.com · (415) 555-7290 · LinkedIn · Cooley LLP Official Announcement · Aug 19, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · JUL 24, 2026 Jul 24, 2026 Roseland, NJ / NYC
$1.8M–$3.4M Equity
Value / Comp: $1.8M–$3.4M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Lateral Multi-Year Guaranteed Draw + Orphaned 401(k)/Keogh Rollover from Prior Partnership & Capital Contribution Financing
Warm Intro to Lucas B. Rutherford: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
l.rutherford@lowenstein.com · (201) 555-7327 · LinkedIn · Lowenstein Sandler LLP Official Announcement · Jul 24, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · JUN 15, 2026 Jun 15, 2026 Newark, NJ / Stamford, CT
$1.4M–$2.6M Equity
Value / Comp: $1.4M–$2.6M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Counter-Cyclical Restructuring Bonus Surge + NY/NJ/CT Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Optimization
Warm Intro to Thomas G. Vanderbilt: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
t.vanderbilt@mccarter.com · (973) 555-7364 · LinkedIn · McCarter & English, LLP Official Announcement · Jun 15, 2026
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT · 8-K · MAY 12, 2026 May 12, 2026 Hackensack, NJ / NYC
$1.5M–$2.8M Equity
Value / Comp: $1.5M–$2.8M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Accelerated RSU/PSU Vesting + Strict 12-Month IRC §409A SERP Distribution Window & Tax-Managed Municipal Ladder
Warm Intro to Claire M. Bannon: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
c.bannon@coleschotz.com · (201) 555-7401 · LinkedIn · Cole Schotz P.C. Official Announcement · May 12, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · MAR 20, 2026 Mar 20, 2026 New York, NY
$3.2M–$6.5M MD
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$6.5M MD Comp + RSU Vesting
Planning Hook: MD Promotion Unlocks Multi-Year Deferred RSU Vesting Cliff + Executive Deferred Comp (NQDC) Election Window
Warm Intro to Isabella T. Cameron: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
i.cameron@goldmansachs.com · (212) 555-7438 · LinkedIn · Goldman Sachs Official Announcement · Mar 20, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 26, 2026 Oct 26, 2026 New York, NY
$2.9M–$5.8M MD
Value / Comp: $2.9M–$5.8M MD Comp + RSU Vesting
Planning Hook: Upfront Cash & Equity Replacement Grant + Prior Firm Deferred Pension/401(k) Consolidation
Warm Intro to Olivia C. Devlin: via Jonathan B. Sterling (Managing Director, Executive Financial Services (10b5-1 / Form 144 Desk), Morgan Stanley) Profile →
o.devlin@morganstanley.com · (212) 555-7475 · LinkedIn · Morgan Stanley Official Announcement · Oct 26, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT · OCT 25, 2026 Oct 25, 2026 New York, NY
$3.0M–$6.0M MD
Value / Comp: $3.0M–$6.0M MD Comp + RSU Vesting
Planning Hook: 10-Year Unfunded Partner Retirement Annuity Stream + Lump-Sum Keogh/401(k) Rollover & Estate Freeze
Warm Intro to Stephanie H. Goldberg: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
s.goldberg@jpmorganchase.com · (212) 555-7512 · LinkedIn · J.P. Morgan Official Announcement · Oct 25, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 24, 2026 Oct 24, 2026 New York, NY
$5.5M–$11.0M Cash
Value / Comp: $5.5M–$11.0M Cash + Partnership Bonus
Planning Hook: First Year on Partnership K-1 Draw + Quarterly Estimated Tax Reserve & Defined Benefit / Cash Balance Setup
Warm Intro to Vikram N. Jennings: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
v.jennings@centerviewpartners.com · (212) 555-7549 · LinkedIn · Centerview Partners Official Announcement · Oct 24, 2026
POACHED SENIOR PM · OCT 23, 2026 Oct 23, 2026 New York, NY
$3.8M–$7.5M SMD
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$7.5M SMD Comp + Sign-On
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus + Deferred Comp Buyout Make-Whole & Tax-Loss Harvesting Mandate
Warm Intro to Sanjay V. Langdon: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
s.langdon@evercore.com · (212) 555-7586 · LinkedIn · Evercore Official Announcement · Oct 23, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 22, 2026 Oct 22, 2026 New York, NY
$3.2M–$6.4M MD
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$6.4M MD Comp + RSU Award
Planning Hook: New Fund Vintage Carry Allocation (GP Co-Invest Commitment Loan + Delaware Dynasty Trust Transfer)
Warm Intro to Luca D. Mcallister: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
l.mcallister@lazard.com · (212) 555-7623 · LinkedIn · Lazard, Inc. Official Announcement · Oct 22, 2026
PROMOTED TO EQUITY PARTNER · OCT 21, 2026 Oct 21, 2026 New York, NY
$3.8M–$7.8M Partner
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$7.8M Partner Draw + Units
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 Counsel to Equity K-1 Partner ($750K–$1.1M Mandatory Capital Buy-In Loan + PTET Multi-State Tax Structuring)
Warm Intro to Daniel J. Patel: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
d.patel@pjtpartners.com · (212) 555-7660 · LinkedIn · PJT Partners Inc. Official Announcement · Oct 21, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 20, 2026 Oct 20, 2026 New York, NY
$3.1M–$6.2M MD
Value / Comp: $3.1M–$6.2M MD Comp + RSU Vesting
Planning Hook: Lateral Multi-Year Guaranteed Draw + Orphaned 401(k)/Keogh Rollover from Prior Partnership & Capital Contribution Financing
Warm Intro to Lawrence P. Rostova: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
l.rostova@moelis.com · (212) 555-7697 · LinkedIn · Moelis & Company Official Announcement · Oct 20, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 19, 2026 Oct 19, 2026 San Francisco, CA / NYC
$4.5M–$9.5M Partner
Value / Comp: $4.5M–$9.5M Partner Cash Distribution
Planning Hook: Counter-Cyclical Restructuring Bonus Surge + NY/NJ/CT Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Optimization
Warm Intro to Theodore W. Townsend: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
t.townsend@qatalyst.com · (415) 555-7734 · LinkedIn · Qatalyst Partners Official Announcement · Oct 19, 2026
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT · 8-K · OCT 17, 2026 Oct 17, 2026 New York, NY
$4.2M–$9.0M Base/Bonus
Value / Comp: $4.2M–$9.0M Base/Bonus + Carry Pool
Planning Hook: Accelerated RSU/PSU Vesting + Strict 12-Month IRC §409A SERP Distribution Window & Tax-Managed Municipal Ladder
Warm Intro to Ethan E. Alverez: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
e.alverez@blackstone.com · (212) 555-7771 · LinkedIn · Blackstone Official Announcement · Oct 17, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 15, 2026 Oct 15, 2026 New York, NY / Greenwich, CT
$4.0M–$8.5M MD
Value / Comp: $4.0M–$8.5M MD Comp + Carry Vintage
Planning Hook: MD Promotion Unlocks Multi-Year Deferred RSU Vesting Cliff + Executive Deferred Comp (NQDC) Election Window
Warm Intro to Marcus K. Caldwell: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
m.caldwell@apollo.com · (203) 555-7808 · LinkedIn · Apollo Global Management Official Announcement · Oct 15, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 14, 2026 Oct 14, 2026 New York, NY
$4.0M–$8.8M Partner
Value / Comp: $4.0M–$8.8M Partner Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: Upfront Cash & Equity Replacement Grant + Prior Firm Deferred Pension/401(k) Consolidation
Warm Intro to Victor R. Deluca: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
v.deluca@kkr.com · (212) 555-7845 · LinkedIn · KKR & Co. Inc. Official Announcement · Oct 14, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT · OCT 12, 2026 Oct 12, 2026 New York, NY / Los Angeles
$3.4M–$7.2M MD
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$7.2M MD Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: 10-Year Unfunded Partner Retirement Annuity Stream + Lump-Sum Keogh/401(k) Rollover & Estate Freeze
Warm Intro to Eleanor A. Fletcher: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
e.fletcher@aresmgmt.com · (212) 555-7882 · LinkedIn · Ares Management Official Announcement · Oct 12, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 9, 2026 Oct 9, 2026 New York, NY / Greenwich, CT
$3.2M–$6.8M MD
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$6.8M MD Comp + Units
Planning Hook: First Year on Partnership K-1 Draw + Quarterly Estimated Tax Reserve & Defined Benefit / Cash Balance Setup
Warm Intro to Jacqueline F. Hutchinson: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
j.hutchinson@blueowl.com · (203) 555-7919 · LinkedIn · Blue Owl Capital Official Announcement · Oct 9, 2026
POACHED SENIOR PM · OCT 7, 2026 Oct 7, 2026 New York, NY / San Francisco
$3.6M–$7.5M Partner
Value / Comp: $3.6M–$7.5M Partner Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus + Deferred Comp Buyout Make-Whole & Tax-Loss Harvesting Mandate
Warm Intro to Penelope L. Krauss: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
p.krauss@sixthstreet.com · (415) 555-7956 · LinkedIn · Sixth Street Partners Official Announcement · Oct 7, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 5, 2026 Oct 5, 2026 New York, NY / Miami, FL
$4.5M–$12.0M PM
Value / Comp: $4.5M–$12.0M PM Payout + Sign-On
Planning Hook: New Fund Vintage Carry Allocation (GP Co-Invest Commitment Loan + Delaware Dynasty Trust Transfer)
Warm Intro to Valerie S. Manning: via David M. O'Connor (Head of Sector Portfolio Recruiting, Citadel (Surveyor Capital)) Profile →
v.manning@citadel.com · (305) 555-7993 · LinkedIn · Citadel Official Announcement · Oct 5, 2026
PROMOTED TO EQUITY PARTNER · OCT 2, 2026 Oct 2, 2026 New York, NY / Greenwich, CT
$4.0M–$10.5M Pod
Value / Comp: $4.0M–$10.5M Pod PM Guarantee
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 Counsel to Equity K-1 Partner ($750K–$1.1M Mandatory Capital Buy-In Loan + PTET Multi-State Tax Structuring)
Warm Intro to Rohan B. O'sullivan: via David M. O'Connor (Head of Sector Portfolio Recruiting, Citadel (Surveyor Capital)) Profile →
r.osullivan@mlp.com · (203) 555-8030 · LinkedIn · Millennium Management Official Announcement · Oct 2, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 1, 2026 Oct 1, 2026 Stamford, CT / New York, NY
$3.8M–$9.5M PM
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$9.5M PM Comp + Deferred Award
Planning Hook: Lateral Multi-Year Guaranteed Draw + Orphaned 401(k)/Keogh Rollover from Prior Partnership & Capital Contribution Financing
Warm Intro to Wei G. Rosenberg: via David M. O'Connor (Head of Sector Portfolio Recruiting, Citadel (Surveyor Capital)) Profile →
w.rosenberg@point72.com · (203) 555-8067 · LinkedIn · Point72 Asset Management Official Announcement · Oct 1, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · SEP 28, 2026 Sep 28, 2026 New York, NY / Chicago
$3.5M–$8.5M Senior
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$8.5M Senior PM Guarantee
Planning Hook: Counter-Cyclical Restructuring Bonus Surge + NY/NJ/CT Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Optimization
Warm Intro to Marco M. Thornton: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
m.thornton@bamfunds.com · (312) 555-8104 · LinkedIn · Balyasny Asset Management Official Announcement · Sep 28, 2026
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT · 8-K · SEP 18, 2026 Sep 18, 2026 New York, NY
$4.2M–$9.8M MD
Value / Comp: $4.2M–$9.8M MD Distribution
Planning Hook: Accelerated RSU/PSU Vesting + Strict 12-Month IRC §409A SERP Distribution Window & Tax-Managed Municipal Ladder
Warm Intro to Edward T. Abramowitz: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
e.abramowitz@deshaw.com · (212) 555-8141 · LinkedIn · D. E. Shaw & Co. Official Announcement · Sep 18, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · SEP 4, 2026 Sep 4, 2026 Greenwich, CT
$3.0M–$6.8M Principal
Value / Comp: $3.0M–$6.8M Principal Distribution
Planning Hook: MD Promotion Unlocks Multi-Year Deferred RSU Vesting Cliff + Executive Deferred Comp (NQDC) Election Window
Warm Intro to Matthew C. Bradshaw: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
m.bradshaw@aqr.com · (203) 555-8178 · LinkedIn · AQR Capital Management Official Announcement · Sep 4, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · AUG 19, 2026 Aug 19, 2026 New York, NY / Menlo Park
$3.8M–$8.2M MD
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$8.2M MD Carry + Cash
Planning Hook: Upfront Cash & Equity Replacement Grant + Prior Firm Deferred Pension/401(k) Consolidation
Warm Intro to Vincent H. Cunningham: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
v.cunningham@silverlake.com · (415) 555-8215 · LinkedIn · Silver Lake Partners Official Announcement · Aug 19, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT · JUL 24, 2026 Jul 24, 2026 Miami, FL / Chicago / NYC
$4.0M–$8.6M Partner
Value / Comp: $4.0M–$8.6M Partner Carry + Cash
Planning Hook: 10-Year Unfunded Partner Retirement Annuity Stream + Lump-Sum Keogh/401(k) Rollover & Estate Freeze
Warm Intro to Gabriel N. Ferretti: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
g.ferretti@thomabravo.com · (305) 555-8252 · LinkedIn · Thoma Bravo Official Announcement · Jul 24, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · JUN 15, 2026 Jun 15, 2026 New York, NY / Austin, TX
$3.5M–$7.4M MD
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$7.4M MD Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: First Year on Partnership K-1 Draw + Quarterly Estimated Tax Reserve & Defined Benefit / Cash Balance Setup
Warm Intro to Nathaniel V. Holbrook: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
n.holbrook@vistaequitypartners.com · (212) 555-8289 · LinkedIn · Vista Equity Partners Official Announcement · Jun 15, 2026
POACHED SENIOR PM · MAY 12, 2026 May 12, 2026 New York, NY
$3.4M–$7.0M MD
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$7.0M MD Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus + Deferred Comp Buyout Make-Whole & Tax-Loss Harvesting Mandate
Warm Intro to Zachary D. Kirstein: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
z.kirstein@warburgpincus.com · (212) 555-8326 · LinkedIn · Warburg Pincus Official Announcement · May 12, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · MAR 20, 2026 Mar 20, 2026 New York, NY / Stamford, CT
$3.2M–$6.6M MD
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$6.6M MD Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: New Fund Vintage Carry Allocation (GP Co-Invest Commitment Loan + Delaware Dynasty Trust Transfer)
Warm Intro to Elizabeth J. Macallister: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
e.macallister@generalatlantic.com · (203) 555-8363 · LinkedIn · General Atlantic Official Announcement · Mar 20, 2026
PROMOTED TO EQUITY PARTNER · OCT 26, 2026 Oct 26, 2026 New York, NY
$3.8M–$6.8M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$6.8M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 Counsel to Equity K-1 Partner ($750K–$1.1M Mandatory Capital Buy-In Loan + PTET Multi-State Tax Structuring)
Warm Intro to Katherine P. Nakamura: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
k.nakamura@kirkland.com · (212) 555-8400 · LinkedIn · Kirkland & Ellis LLP Official Announcement · Oct 26, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 25, 2026 Oct 25, 2026 New York, NY
$3.5M–$6.2M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$6.2M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Lateral Multi-Year Guaranteed Draw + Orphaned 401(k)/Keogh Rollover from Prior Partnership & Capital Contribution Financing
Warm Intro to Rachel W. Ridealgh: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
r.ridealgh@lw.com · (212) 555-8437 · LinkedIn · Latham & Watkins LLP Official Announcement · Oct 25, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 24, 2026 Oct 24, 2026 New York, NY
$4.5M–$8.2M Equity
Value / Comp: $4.5M–$8.2M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Counter-Cyclical Restructuring Bonus Surge + NY/NJ/CT Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Optimization
Warm Intro to Victoria E. Subramanian: via Daniel P. Rosen (Partner, Corporate & M&A, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz) Profile →
v.subramanian@wlrk.com · (212) 555-8474 · LinkedIn · Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz Official Announcement · Oct 24, 2026
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT · 8-K · OCT 23, 2026 Oct 23, 2026 New York, NY
$3.8M–$6.8M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$6.8M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Accelerated RSU/PSU Vesting + Strict 12-Month IRC §409A SERP Distribution Window & Tax-Managed Municipal Ladder
Warm Intro to Nikhil K. Winslow: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
n.winslow@paulweiss.com · (212) 555-8511 · LinkedIn · Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP Official Announcement · Oct 23, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 22, 2026 Oct 22, 2026 New York, NY
$3.4M–$5.9M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$5.9M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: MD Promotion Unlocks Multi-Year Deferred RSU Vesting Cliff + Executive Deferred Comp (NQDC) Election Window
Warm Intro to Jian R. Blackwell: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
j.blackwell@skadden.com · (212) 555-8548 · LinkedIn · Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP Official Announcement · Oct 22, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 21, 2026 Oct 21, 2026 New York, NY
$3.5M–$6.1M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$6.1M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Upfront Cash & Equity Replacement Grant + Prior Firm Deferred Pension/401(k) Consolidation
Warm Intro to Rafael A. Conway: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
r.conway@stblaw.com · (212) 555-8585 · LinkedIn · Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP Official Announcement · Oct 21, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT · OCT 20, 2026 Oct 20, 2026 New York, NY
$3.6M–$6.4M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.6M–$6.4M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: 10-Year Unfunded Partner Retirement Annuity Stream + Lump-Sum Keogh/401(k) Rollover & Estate Freeze
Warm Intro to Frederick F. Faulkner: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
f.faulkner@sullcrom.com · (212) 555-8622 · LinkedIn · Sullivan & Cromwell LLP Official Announcement · Oct 20, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 19, 2026 Oct 19, 2026 New York, NY
$3.5M–$6.3M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$6.3M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: First Year on Partnership K-1 Draw + Quarterly Estimated Tax Reserve & Defined Benefit / Cash Balance Setup
Warm Intro to Nicholas L. Haverford: via Daniel P. Rosen (Partner, Corporate & M&A, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz) Profile →
n.haverford@cravath.com · (212) 555-8659 · LinkedIn · Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP Official Announcement · Oct 19, 2026
POACHED SENIOR PM · OCT 17, 2026 Oct 17, 2026 New York, NY
$3.4M–$6.0M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$6.0M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus + Deferred Comp Buyout Make-Whole & Tax-Loss Harvesting Mandate
Warm Intro to William S. Kensington: via Daniel P. Rosen (Partner, Corporate & M&A, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz) Profile →
w.kensington@davispolk.com · (212) 555-8696 · LinkedIn · Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP Official Announcement · Oct 17, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 15, 2026 Oct 15, 2026 New York, NY
$3.4M–$5.8M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$5.8M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: New Fund Vintage Carry Allocation (GP Co-Invest Commitment Loan + Delaware Dynasty Trust Transfer)
Warm Intro to Henry B. Lockwood: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
h.lockwood@gibsondunn.com · (212) 555-8733 · LinkedIn · Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP Official Announcement · Oct 15, 2026
PROMOTED TO EQUITY PARTNER · OCT 14, 2026 Oct 14, 2026 New York, NY
$3.1M–$5.4M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.1M–$5.4M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 Counsel to Equity K-1 Partner ($750K–$1.1M Mandatory Capital Buy-In Loan + PTET Multi-State Tax Structuring)
Warm Intro to Owen G. Montgomery: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
o.montgomery@weil.com · (212) 555-8770 · LinkedIn · Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP Official Announcement · Oct 14, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 12, 2026 Oct 12, 2026 Boston, MA / NYC
$3.2M–$5.5M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$5.5M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Lateral Multi-Year Guaranteed Draw + Orphaned 401(k)/Keogh Rollover from Prior Partnership & Capital Contribution Financing
Warm Intro to Alexandra M. Ramanathan: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
a.ramanathan@ropesgray.com · (617) 555-8807 · LinkedIn · Ropes & Gray LLP Official Announcement · Oct 12, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 9, 2026 Oct 9, 2026 New York, NY / Chicago
$2.9M–$5.1M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.9M–$5.1M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Counter-Cyclical Restructuring Bonus Surge + NY/NJ/CT Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Optimization
Warm Intro to Evelyn T. Sterling: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
e.sterling@sidley.com · (312) 555-8844 · LinkedIn · Sidley Austin LLP Official Announcement · Oct 9, 2026
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT · 8-K · OCT 7, 2026 Oct 7, 2026 New York, NY
$2.8M–$4.9M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.8M–$4.9M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Accelerated RSU/PSU Vesting + Strict 12-Month IRC §409A SERP Distribution Window & Tax-Managed Municipal Ladder
Warm Intro to Lauren C. Weinberg: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
l.weinberg@whitecase.com · (212) 555-8881 · LinkedIn · White & Case LLP Official Announcement · Oct 7, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 5, 2026 Oct 5, 2026 New York, NY
$3.0M–$5.2M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.0M–$5.2M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: MD Promotion Unlocks Multi-Year Deferred RSU Vesting Cliff + Executive Deferred Comp (NQDC) Election Window
Warm Intro to Rebecca H. Bellamy: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
r.bellamy@clearygottlieb.com · (212) 555-8918 · LinkedIn · Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP Official Announcement · Oct 5, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 2, 2026 Oct 2, 2026 New York, NY
$3.2M–$5.6M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$5.6M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Upfront Cash & Equity Replacement Grant + Prior Firm Deferred Pension/401(k) Consolidation
Warm Intro to Vivian N. Chamberlain: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
v.chamberlain@debevoise.com · (212) 555-8955 · LinkedIn · Debevoise & Plimpton LLP Official Announcement · Oct 2, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT · OCT 1, 2026 Oct 1, 2026 New York, NY
$2.9M–$5.0M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.9M–$5.0M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: 10-Year Unfunded Partner Retirement Annuity Stream + Lump-Sum Keogh/401(k) Rollover & Estate Freeze
Warm Intro to Priya V. Duffy: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
p.duffy@willkie.com · (212) 555-8992 · LinkedIn · Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP Official Announcement · Oct 1, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · SEP 28, 2026 Sep 28, 2026 New York, NY
$2.8M–$4.8M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.8M–$4.8M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: First Year on Partnership K-1 Draw + Quarterly Estimated Tax Reserve & Defined Benefit / Cash Balance Setup
Warm Intro to Chloe D. Halpern: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
c.halpern@friedfrank.com · (212) 555-9029 · LinkedIn · Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP Official Announcement · Sep 28, 2026
POACHED SENIOR PM · SEP 18, 2026 Sep 18, 2026 New York, NY
$2.7M–$4.7M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.7M–$4.7M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus + Deferred Comp Buyout Make-Whole & Tax-Loss Harvesting Mandate
Warm Intro to Sebastien J. Kelleher: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
s.kelleher@proskauer.com · (212) 555-9066 · LinkedIn · Proskauer Rose LLP Official Announcement · Sep 18, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · SEP 4, 2026 Sep 4, 2026 New York, NY / Boston
$2.6M–$4.6M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.6M–$4.6M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: New Fund Vintage Carry Allocation (GP Co-Invest Commitment Loan + Delaware Dynasty Trust Transfer)
Warm Intro to Gregory P. Lindqvist: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
g.lindqvist@goodwinlaw.com · (617) 555-9103 · LinkedIn · Goodwin Procter LLP Official Announcement · Sep 4, 2026
PROMOTED TO EQUITY PARTNER · AUG 19, 2026 Aug 19, 2026 New York, NY / Palo Alto
$2.6M–$4.5M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.6M–$4.5M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 Counsel to Equity K-1 Partner ($750K–$1.1M Mandatory Capital Buy-In Loan + PTET Multi-State Tax Structuring)
Warm Intro to Oliver W. Mercer: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
o.mercer@cooley.com · (415) 555-9140 · LinkedIn · Cooley LLP Official Announcement · Aug 19, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · JUL 24, 2026 Jul 24, 2026 Roseland, NJ / NYC
$1.8M–$3.4M Equity
Value / Comp: $1.8M–$3.4M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Lateral Multi-Year Guaranteed Draw + Orphaned 401(k)/Keogh Rollover from Prior Partnership & Capital Contribution Financing
Warm Intro to Andrew E. Prescott: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
a.prescott@lowenstein.com · (201) 555-9177 · LinkedIn · Lowenstein Sandler LLP Official Announcement · Jul 24, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · JUN 15, 2026 Jun 15, 2026 Newark, NJ / Stamford, CT
$1.4M–$2.6M Equity
Value / Comp: $1.4M–$2.6M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Counter-Cyclical Restructuring Bonus Surge + NY/NJ/CT Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Optimization
Warm Intro to Isaac K. Schachter: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
i.schachter@mccarter.com · (973) 555-9214 · LinkedIn · McCarter & English, LLP Official Announcement · Jun 15, 2026
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT · 8-K · MAY 12, 2026 May 12, 2026 Hackensack, NJ / NYC
$1.5M–$2.8M Equity
Value / Comp: $1.5M–$2.8M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Accelerated RSU/PSU Vesting + Strict 12-Month IRC §409A SERP Distribution Window & Tax-Managed Municipal Ladder
Warm Intro to Philip R. Walsh: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
p.walsh@coleschotz.com · (201) 555-9251 · LinkedIn · Cole Schotz P.C. Official Announcement · May 12, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · MAR 20, 2026 Mar 20, 2026 New York, NY
$3.2M–$6.5M MD
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$6.5M MD Comp + RSU Vesting
Planning Hook: MD Promotion Unlocks Multi-Year Deferred RSU Vesting Cliff + Executive Deferred Comp (NQDC) Election Window
Warm Intro to Caroline A. Barrett: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
c.barrett@goldmansachs.com · (212) 555-9288 · LinkedIn · Goldman Sachs Official Announcement · Mar 20, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 26, 2026 Oct 26, 2026 New York, NY
$2.9M–$5.8M MD
Value / Comp: $2.9M–$5.8M MD Comp + RSU Vesting
Planning Hook: Upfront Cash & Equity Replacement Grant + Prior Firm Deferred Pension/401(k) Consolidation
Warm Intro to Gabrielle F. Carter: via Jonathan B. Sterling (Managing Director, Executive Financial Services (10b5-1 / Form 144 Desk), Morgan Stanley) Profile →
g.carter@morganstanley.com · (212) 555-9325 · LinkedIn · Morgan Stanley Official Announcement · Oct 26, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT · OCT 25, 2026 Oct 25, 2026 New York, NY
$3.0M–$6.0M MD
Value / Comp: $3.0M–$6.0M MD Comp + RSU Vesting
Planning Hook: 10-Year Unfunded Partner Retirement Annuity Stream + Lump-Sum Keogh/401(k) Rollover & Estate Freeze
Warm Intro to Madeline L. Donoghue: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
m.donoghue@jpmorganchase.com · (212) 555-9362 · LinkedIn · J.P. Morgan Official Announcement · Oct 25, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 24, 2026 Oct 24, 2026 New York, NY
$5.5M–$11.0M Cash
Value / Comp: $5.5M–$11.0M Cash + Partnership Bonus
Planning Hook: First Year on Partnership K-1 Draw + Quarterly Estimated Tax Reserve & Defined Benefit / Cash Balance Setup
Warm Intro to Samantha S. Goldfarb: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
s.goldfarb@centerviewpartners.com · (212) 555-9399 · LinkedIn · Centerview Partners Official Announcement · Oct 24, 2026
POACHED SENIOR PM · OCT 23, 2026 Oct 23, 2026 New York, NY
$3.8M–$7.5M SMD
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$7.5M SMD Comp + Sign-On
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus + Deferred Comp Buyout Make-Whole & Tax-Loss Harvesting Mandate
Warm Intro to Whitney B. Kaplan: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
w.kaplan@evercore.com · (212) 555-9436 · LinkedIn · Evercore Official Announcement · Oct 23, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 22, 2026 Oct 22, 2026 New York, NY
$3.2M–$6.4M MD
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$6.4M MD Comp + RSU Award
Planning Hook: New Fund Vintage Carry Allocation (GP Co-Invest Commitment Loan + Delaware Dynasty Trust Transfer)
Warm Intro to Ananya G. Lewis: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
a.lewis@lazard.com · (212) 555-9473 · LinkedIn · Lazard, Inc. Official Announcement · Oct 22, 2026
PROMOTED TO EQUITY PARTNER · OCT 21, 2026 Oct 21, 2026 New York, NY
$3.8M–$7.8M Partner
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$7.8M Partner Draw + Units
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 Counsel to Equity K-1 Partner ($750K–$1.1M Mandatory Capital Buy-In Loan + PTET Multi-State Tax Structuring)
Warm Intro to Grace M. Mcdonough: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
g.mcdonough@pjtpartners.com · (212) 555-9510 · LinkedIn · PJT Partners Inc. Official Announcement · Oct 21, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 20, 2026 Oct 20, 2026 New York, NY
$3.1M–$6.2M MD
Value / Comp: $3.1M–$6.2M MD Comp + RSU Vesting
Planning Hook: Lateral Multi-Year Guaranteed Draw + Orphaned 401(k)/Keogh Rollover from Prior Partnership & Capital Contribution Financing
Warm Intro to Alexander T. Pemberton: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
a.pemberton@moelis.com · (212) 555-9547 · LinkedIn · Moelis & Company Official Announcement · Oct 20, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 19, 2026 Oct 19, 2026 San Francisco, CA / NYC
$4.5M–$9.5M Partner
Value / Comp: $4.5M–$9.5M Partner Cash Distribution
Planning Hook: Counter-Cyclical Restructuring Bonus Surge + NY/NJ/CT Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Optimization
Warm Intro to Harrison C. Rourke: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
h.rourke@qatalyst.com · (415) 555-9584 · LinkedIn · Qatalyst Partners Official Announcement · Oct 19, 2026
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT · 8-K · OCT 17, 2026 Oct 17, 2026 New York, NY
$4.2M–$9.0M Base/Bonus
Value / Comp: $4.2M–$9.0M Base/Bonus + Carry Pool
Planning Hook: Accelerated RSU/PSU Vesting + Strict 12-Month IRC §409A SERP Distribution Window & Tax-Managed Municipal Ladder
Warm Intro to Patrick H. Vance: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
p.vance@blackstone.com · (212) 555-9621 · LinkedIn · Blackstone Official Announcement · Oct 17, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 15, 2026 Oct 15, 2026 New York, NY / Greenwich, CT
$4.0M–$8.5M MD
Value / Comp: $4.0M–$8.5M MD Comp + Carry Vintage
Planning Hook: MD Promotion Unlocks Multi-Year Deferred RSU Vesting Cliff + Executive Deferred Comp (NQDC) Election Window
Warm Intro to Bradley N. Ashford: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
b.ashford@apollo.com · (203) 555-9658 · LinkedIn · Apollo Global Management Official Announcement · Oct 15, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 14, 2026 Oct 14, 2026 New York, NY
$4.0M–$8.8M Partner
Value / Comp: $4.0M–$8.8M Partner Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: Upfront Cash & Equity Replacement Grant + Prior Firm Deferred Pension/401(k) Consolidation
Warm Intro to Julian V. Callahan: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
j.callahan@kkr.com · (212) 555-9695 · LinkedIn · KKR & Co. Inc. Official Announcement · Oct 14, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT · OCT 12, 2026 Oct 12, 2026 New York, NY / Los Angeles
$3.4M–$7.2M MD
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$7.2M MD Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: 10-Year Unfunded Partner Retirement Annuity Stream + Lump-Sum Keogh/401(k) Rollover & Estate Freeze
Warm Intro to Richard D. Desmarais: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
r.desmarais@aresmgmt.com · (212) 555-9732 · LinkedIn · Ares Management Official Announcement · Oct 12, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 9, 2026 Oct 9, 2026 New York, NY / Greenwich, CT
$3.2M–$6.8M MD
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$6.8M MD Comp + Units
Planning Hook: First Year on Partnership K-1 Draw + Quarterly Estimated Tax Reserve & Defined Benefit / Cash Balance Setup
Warm Intro to Catherine J. Gallagher: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
c.gallagher@blueowl.com · (203) 555-9769 · LinkedIn · Blue Owl Capital Official Announcement · Oct 9, 2026
POACHED SENIOR PM · OCT 7, 2026 Oct 7, 2026 New York, NY / San Francisco
$3.6M–$7.5M Partner
Value / Comp: $3.6M–$7.5M Partner Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus + Deferred Comp Buyout Make-Whole & Tax-Loss Harvesting Mandate
Warm Intro to Genevieve P. Iskandar: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
g.iskandar@sixthstreet.com · (415) 555-9806 · LinkedIn · Sixth Street Partners Official Announcement · Oct 7, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 5, 2026 Oct 5, 2026 New York, NY / Miami, FL
$4.5M–$12.0M PM
Value / Comp: $4.5M–$12.0M PM Payout + Sign-On
Planning Hook: New Fund Vintage Carry Allocation (GP Co-Invest Commitment Loan + Delaware Dynasty Trust Transfer)
Warm Intro to Margaret W. Kulkarni: via David M. O'Connor (Head of Sector Portfolio Recruiting, Citadel (Surveyor Capital)) Profile →
m.kulkarni@citadel.com · (305) 555-9843 · LinkedIn · Citadel Official Announcement · Oct 5, 2026
PROMOTED TO EQUITY PARTNER · OCT 2, 2026 Oct 2, 2026 New York, NY / Greenwich, CT
$4.0M–$10.5M Pod
Value / Comp: $4.0M–$10.5M Pod PM Guarantee
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 Counsel to Equity K-1 Partner ($750K–$1.1M Mandatory Capital Buy-In Loan + PTET Multi-State Tax Structuring)
Warm Intro to Sarah E. Marchetti: via David M. O'Connor (Head of Sector Portfolio Recruiting, Citadel (Surveyor Capital)) Profile →
s.marchetti@mlp.com · (203) 555-9880 · LinkedIn · Millennium Management Official Announcement · Oct 2, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 1, 2026 Oct 1, 2026 Stamford, CT / New York, NY
$3.8M–$9.5M PM
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$9.5M PM Comp + Deferred Award
Planning Hook: Lateral Multi-Year Guaranteed Draw + Orphaned 401(k)/Keogh Rollover from Prior Partnership & Capital Contribution Financing
Warm Intro to Arjun K. Oppenheimer: via David M. O'Connor (Head of Sector Portfolio Recruiting, Citadel (Surveyor Capital)) Profile →
a.oppenheimer@point72.com · (203) 555-9917 · LinkedIn · Point72 Asset Management Official Announcement · Oct 1, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · SEP 28, 2026 Sep 28, 2026 New York, NY / Chicago
$3.5M–$8.5M Senior
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$8.5M Senior PM Guarantee
Planning Hook: Counter-Cyclical Restructuring Bonus Surge + NY/NJ/CT Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Optimization
Warm Intro to Meera R. Rosenblatt: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
m.rosenblatt@bamfunds.com · (312) 555-9954 · LinkedIn · Balyasny Asset Management Official Announcement · Sep 28, 2026
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT · 8-K · SEP 18, 2026 Sep 18, 2026 New York, NY
$4.2M–$9.8M MD
Value / Comp: $4.2M–$9.8M MD Distribution
Planning Hook: Accelerated RSU/PSU Vesting + Strict 12-Month IRC §409A SERP Distribution Window & Tax-Managed Municipal Ladder
Warm Intro to Elena A. Thorne: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
e.thorne@deshaw.com · (212) 555-9991 · LinkedIn · D. E. Shaw & Co. Official Announcement · Sep 18, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · SEP 4, 2026 Sep 4, 2026 Greenwich, CT
$3.0M–$6.8M Principal
Value / Comp: $3.0M–$6.8M Principal Distribution
Planning Hook: MD Promotion Unlocks Multi-Year Deferred RSU Vesting Cliff + Executive Deferred Comp (NQDC) Election Window
Warm Intro to Benjamin F. Aldridge: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
b.aldridge@aqr.com · (203) 555-1029 · LinkedIn · AQR Capital Management Official Announcement · Sep 4, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · AUG 19, 2026 Aug 19, 2026 New York, NY / Menlo Park
$3.8M–$8.2M MD
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$8.2M MD Carry + Cash
Planning Hook: Upfront Cash & Equity Replacement Grant + Prior Firm Deferred Pension/401(k) Consolidation
Warm Intro to Jonathan L. Brenner: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
j.brenner@silverlake.com · (415) 555-1066 · LinkedIn · Silver Lake Partners Official Announcement · Aug 19, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT · JUL 24, 2026 Jul 24, 2026 Miami, FL / Chicago / NYC
$4.0M–$8.6M Partner
Value / Comp: $4.0M–$8.6M Partner Carry + Cash
Planning Hook: 10-Year Unfunded Partner Retirement Annuity Stream + Lump-Sum Keogh/401(k) Rollover & Estate Freeze
Warm Intro to Raymond S. Davenport: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
r.davenport@thomabravo.com · (305) 555-1103 · LinkedIn · Thoma Bravo Official Announcement · Jul 24, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · JUN 15, 2026 Jun 15, 2026 New York, NY / Austin, TX
$3.5M–$7.4M MD
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$7.4M MD Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: First Year on Partnership K-1 Draw + Quarterly Estimated Tax Reserve & Defined Benefit / Cash Balance Setup
Warm Intro to Charles B. Fitzgerald: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
c.fitzgerald@vistaequitypartners.com · (212) 555-1140 · LinkedIn · Vista Equity Partners Official Announcement · Jun 15, 2026
POACHED SENIOR PM · MAY 12, 2026 May 12, 2026 New York, NY
$3.4M–$7.0M MD
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$7.0M MD Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus + Deferred Comp Buyout Make-Whole & Tax-Loss Harvesting Mandate
Warm Intro to Kevin G. Holloway: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
k.holloway@warburgpincus.com · (212) 555-1177 · LinkedIn · Warburg Pincus Official Announcement · May 12, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · MAR 20, 2026 Mar 20, 2026 New York, NY / Stamford, CT
$3.2M–$6.6M MD
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$6.6M MD Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: New Fund Vintage Carry Allocation (GP Co-Invest Commitment Loan + Delaware Dynasty Trust Transfer)
Warm Intro to Sebastian M. Kowalski: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
s.kowalski@generalatlantic.com · (203) 555-1214 · LinkedIn · General Atlantic Official Announcement · Mar 20, 2026
PROMOTED TO EQUITY PARTNER · OCT 26, 2026 Oct 26, 2026 New York, NY
$3.8M–$6.8M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$6.8M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 Counsel to Equity K-1 Partner ($750K–$1.1M Mandatory Capital Buy-In Loan + PTET Multi-State Tax Structuring)
Warm Intro to Charlotte T. Macdonagh: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
c.macdonagh@kirkland.com · (212) 555-1251 · LinkedIn · Kirkland & Ellis LLP Official Announcement · Oct 26, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 25, 2026 Oct 25, 2026 New York, NY
$3.5M–$6.2M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$6.2M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Lateral Multi-Year Guaranteed Draw + Orphaned 401(k)/Keogh Rollover from Prior Partnership & Capital Contribution Financing
Warm Intro to Hannah C. O'connor: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
h.oconnor@lw.com · (212) 555-1288 · LinkedIn · Latham & Watkins LLP Official Announcement · Oct 25, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 24, 2026 Oct 24, 2026 New York, NY
$4.5M–$8.2M Equity
Value / Comp: $4.5M–$8.2M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Counter-Cyclical Restructuring Bonus Surge + NY/NJ/CT Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Optimization
Warm Intro to Natalie H. Rosen: via Daniel P. Rosen (Partner, Corporate & M&A, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz) Profile →
n.rosen@wlrk.com · (212) 555-1325 · LinkedIn · Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz Official Announcement · Oct 24, 2026
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT · 8-K · OCT 23, 2026 Oct 23, 2026 New York, NY
$3.8M–$6.8M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$6.8M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Accelerated RSU/PSU Vesting + Strict 12-Month IRC §409A SERP Distribution Window & Tax-Managed Municipal Ladder
Warm Intro to Sophia N. Sullivan: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
s.sullivan@paulweiss.com · (212) 555-1362 · LinkedIn · Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP Official Announcement · Oct 23, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 22, 2026 Oct 22, 2026 New York, NY
$3.4M–$5.9M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$5.9M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: MD Promotion Unlocks Multi-Year Deferred RSU Vesting Cliff + Executive Deferred Comp (NQDC) Election Window
Warm Intro to Siddharth V. Zimmerman: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
s.zimmerman@skadden.com · (212) 555-1399 · LinkedIn · Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP Official Announcement · Oct 22, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 21, 2026 Oct 21, 2026 New York, NY
$3.5M–$6.1M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$6.1M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Upfront Cash & Equity Replacement Grant + Prior Firm Deferred Pension/401(k) Consolidation
Warm Intro to Deepak D. Blankenship: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
d.blankenship@stblaw.com · (212) 555-1436 · LinkedIn · Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP Official Announcement · Oct 21, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT · OCT 20, 2026 Oct 20, 2026 New York, NY
$3.6M–$6.4M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.6M–$6.4M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: 10-Year Unfunded Partner Retirement Annuity Stream + Lump-Sum Keogh/401(k) Rollover & Estate Freeze
Warm Intro to Matteo J. Crawford: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
m.crawford@sullcrom.com · (212) 555-1473 · LinkedIn · Sullivan & Cromwell LLP Official Announcement · Oct 20, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 19, 2026 Oct 19, 2026 New York, NY
$3.5M–$6.3M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$6.3M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: First Year on Partnership K-1 Draw + Quarterly Estimated Tax Reserve & Defined Benefit / Cash Balance Setup
Warm Intro to Christopher P. Feinberg: via Daniel P. Rosen (Partner, Corporate & M&A, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz) Profile →
c.feinberg@cravath.com · (212) 555-1510 · LinkedIn · Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP Official Announcement · Oct 19, 2026
POACHED SENIOR PM · OCT 17, 2026 Oct 17, 2026 New York, NY
$3.4M–$6.0M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$6.0M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus + Deferred Comp Buyout Make-Whole & Tax-Loss Harvesting Mandate
Warm Intro to Kenneth W. Henderson: via Daniel P. Rosen (Partner, Corporate & M&A, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz) Profile →
k.henderson@davispolk.com · (212) 555-1547 · LinkedIn · Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP Official Announcement · Oct 17, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 15, 2026 Oct 15, 2026 New York, NY
$3.4M–$5.8M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$5.8M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: New Fund Vintage Carry Allocation (GP Co-Invest Commitment Loan + Delaware Dynasty Trust Transfer)
Warm Intro to Samuel E. Kingsley: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
s.kingsley@gibsondunn.com · (212) 555-1584 · LinkedIn · Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP Official Announcement · Oct 15, 2026
PROMOTED TO EQUITY PARTNER · OCT 14, 2026 Oct 14, 2026 New York, NY
$3.1M–$5.4M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.1M–$5.4M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 Counsel to Equity K-1 Partner ($750K–$1.1M Mandatory Capital Buy-In Loan + PTET Multi-State Tax Structuring)
Warm Intro to David K. Loeb: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
d.loeb@weil.com · (212) 555-1621 · LinkedIn · Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP Official Announcement · Oct 14, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 12, 2026 Oct 12, 2026 Boston, MA / NYC
$3.2M–$5.5M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$5.5M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Lateral Multi-Year Guaranteed Draw + Orphaned 401(k)/Keogh Rollover from Prior Partnership & Capital Contribution Financing
Warm Intro to Lucas R. Moran: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
l.moran@ropesgray.com · (617) 555-1658 · LinkedIn · Ropes & Gray LLP Official Announcement · Oct 12, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 9, 2026 Oct 9, 2026 New York, NY / Chicago
$2.9M–$5.1M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.9M–$5.1M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Counter-Cyclical Restructuring Bonus Surge + NY/NJ/CT Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Optimization
Warm Intro to Thomas A. Reynolds: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
t.reynolds@sidley.com · (312) 555-1695 · LinkedIn · Sidley Austin LLP Official Announcement · Oct 9, 2026
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT · 8-K · OCT 7, 2026 Oct 7, 2026 New York, NY
$2.8M–$4.9M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.8M–$4.9M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Accelerated RSU/PSU Vesting + Strict 12-Month IRC §409A SERP Distribution Window & Tax-Managed Municipal Ladder
Warm Intro to Claire F. Stoddard: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
c.stoddard@whitecase.com · (212) 555-1732 · LinkedIn · White & Case LLP Official Announcement · Oct 7, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 5, 2026 Oct 5, 2026 New York, NY
$3.0M–$5.2M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.0M–$5.2M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: MD Promotion Unlocks Multi-Year Deferred RSU Vesting Cliff + Executive Deferred Comp (NQDC) Election Window
Warm Intro to Isabella L. Whitmore: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
i.whitmore@clearygottlieb.com · (212) 555-1769 · LinkedIn · Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP Official Announcement · Oct 5, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 2, 2026 Oct 2, 2026 New York, NY
$3.2M–$5.6M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$5.6M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Upfront Cash & Equity Replacement Grant + Prior Firm Deferred Pension/401(k) Consolidation
Warm Intro to Olivia S. Berkshire: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
o.berkshire@debevoise.com · (212) 555-1806 · LinkedIn · Debevoise & Plimpton LLP Official Announcement · Oct 2, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT · OCT 1, 2026 Oct 1, 2026 New York, NY
$2.9M–$5.0M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.9M–$5.0M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: 10-Year Unfunded Partner Retirement Annuity Stream + Lump-Sum Keogh/401(k) Rollover & Estate Freeze
Warm Intro to Stephanie B. Chen: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
s.chen@willkie.com · (212) 555-1843 · LinkedIn · Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP Official Announcement · Oct 1, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · SEP 28, 2026 Sep 28, 2026 New York, NY
$2.8M–$4.8M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.8M–$4.8M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: First Year on Partnership K-1 Draw + Quarterly Estimated Tax Reserve & Defined Benefit / Cash Balance Setup
Warm Intro to Vikram G. Ellington: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
v.ellington@friedfrank.com · (212) 555-1880 · LinkedIn · Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP Official Announcement · Sep 28, 2026
POACHED SENIOR PM · SEP 18, 2026 Sep 18, 2026 New York, NY
$2.7M–$4.7M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.7M–$4.7M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus + Deferred Comp Buyout Make-Whole & Tax-Loss Harvesting Mandate
Warm Intro to Sanjay M. Harrington: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
s.harrington@proskauer.com · (212) 555-1917 · LinkedIn · Proskauer Rose LLP Official Announcement · Sep 18, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · SEP 4, 2026 Sep 4, 2026 New York, NY / Boston
$2.6M–$4.6M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.6M–$4.6M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: New Fund Vintage Carry Allocation (GP Co-Invest Commitment Loan + Delaware Dynasty Trust Transfer)
Warm Intro to Luca T. Kellen: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
l.kellen@goodwinlaw.com · (617) 555-1954 · LinkedIn · Goodwin Procter LLP Official Announcement · Sep 4, 2026
PROMOTED TO EQUITY PARTNER · AUG 19, 2026 Aug 19, 2026 New York, NY / Palo Alto
$2.6M–$4.5M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.6M–$4.5M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 Counsel to Equity K-1 Partner ($750K–$1.1M Mandatory Capital Buy-In Loan + PTET Multi-State Tax Structuring)
Warm Intro to Daniel C. Livingston: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
d.livingston@cooley.com · (415) 555-1991 · LinkedIn · Cooley LLP Official Announcement · Aug 19, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · JUL 24, 2026 Jul 24, 2026 Roseland, NJ / NYC
$1.8M–$3.4M Equity
Value / Comp: $1.8M–$3.4M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Lateral Multi-Year Guaranteed Draw + Orphaned 401(k)/Keogh Rollover from Prior Partnership & Capital Contribution Financing
Warm Intro to Lawrence H. Messina: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
l.messina@lowenstein.com · (201) 555-2028 · LinkedIn · Lowenstein Sandler LLP Official Announcement · Jul 24, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · JUN 15, 2026 Jun 15, 2026 Newark, NJ / Stamford, CT
$1.4M–$2.6M Equity
Value / Comp: $1.4M–$2.6M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Counter-Cyclical Restructuring Bonus Surge + NY/NJ/CT Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Optimization
Warm Intro to Theodore N. Radcliffe: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
t.radcliffe@mccarter.com · (973) 555-2065 · LinkedIn · McCarter & English, LLP Official Announcement · Jun 15, 2026
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT · 8-K · MAY 12, 2026 May 12, 2026 Hackensack, NJ / NYC
$1.5M–$2.8M Equity
Value / Comp: $1.5M–$2.8M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Accelerated RSU/PSU Vesting + Strict 12-Month IRC §409A SERP Distribution Window & Tax-Managed Municipal Ladder
Warm Intro to Ethan V. Sinclair: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
e.sinclair@coleschotz.com · (201) 555-2102 · LinkedIn · Cole Schotz P.C. Official Announcement · May 12, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · MAR 20, 2026 Mar 20, 2026 New York, NY
$3.2M–$6.5M MD
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$6.5M MD Comp + RSU Vesting
Planning Hook: MD Promotion Unlocks Multi-Year Deferred RSU Vesting Cliff + Executive Deferred Comp (NQDC) Election Window
Warm Intro to Marcus D. Warren: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
m.warren@goldmansachs.com · (212) 555-2139 · LinkedIn · Goldman Sachs Official Announcement · Mar 20, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 26, 2026 Oct 26, 2026 New York, NY
$2.9M–$5.8M MD
Value / Comp: $2.9M–$5.8M MD Comp + RSU Vesting
Planning Hook: Upfront Cash & Equity Replacement Grant + Prior Firm Deferred Pension/401(k) Consolidation
Warm Intro to Victor J. Becker: via Jonathan B. Sterling (Managing Director, Executive Financial Services (10b5-1 / Form 144 Desk), Morgan Stanley) Profile →
v.becker@morganstanley.com · (212) 555-2176 · LinkedIn · Morgan Stanley Official Announcement · Oct 26, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT · OCT 25, 2026 Oct 25, 2026 New York, NY
$3.0M–$6.0M MD
Value / Comp: $3.0M–$6.0M MD Comp + RSU Vesting
Planning Hook: 10-Year Unfunded Partner Retirement Annuity Stream + Lump-Sum Keogh/401(k) Rollover & Estate Freeze
Warm Intro to Eleanor P. Cavanaugh: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
e.cavanaugh@jpmorganchase.com · (212) 555-2213 · LinkedIn · J.P. Morgan Official Announcement · Oct 25, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 24, 2026 Oct 24, 2026 New York, NY
$5.5M–$11.0M Cash
Value / Comp: $5.5M–$11.0M Cash + Partnership Bonus
Planning Hook: First Year on Partnership K-1 Draw + Quarterly Estimated Tax Reserve & Defined Benefit / Cash Balance Setup
Warm Intro to Jacqueline W. Donovan: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
j.donovan@centerviewpartners.com · (212) 555-2250 · LinkedIn · Centerview Partners Official Announcement · Oct 24, 2026
POACHED SENIOR PM · OCT 23, 2026 Oct 23, 2026 New York, NY
$3.8M–$7.5M SMD
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$7.5M SMD Comp + Sign-On
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus + Deferred Comp Buyout Make-Whole & Tax-Loss Harvesting Mandate
Warm Intro to Penelope E. Greenberg: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
p.greenberg@evercore.com · (212) 555-2287 · LinkedIn · Evercore Official Announcement · Oct 23, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 22, 2026 Oct 22, 2026 New York, NY
$3.2M–$6.4M MD
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$6.4M MD Comp + RSU Award
Planning Hook: New Fund Vintage Carry Allocation (GP Co-Invest Commitment Loan + Delaware Dynasty Trust Transfer)
Warm Intro to Valerie K. Kaufman: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
v.kaufman@lazard.com · (212) 555-2324 · LinkedIn · Lazard, Inc. Official Announcement · Oct 22, 2026
PROMOTED TO EQUITY PARTNER · OCT 21, 2026 Oct 21, 2026 New York, NY
$3.8M–$7.8M Partner
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$7.8M Partner Draw + Units
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 Counsel to Equity K-1 Partner ($750K–$1.1M Mandatory Capital Buy-In Loan + PTET Multi-State Tax Structuring)
Warm Intro to Rohan R. Lindholm: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
r.lindholm@pjtpartners.com · (212) 555-2361 · LinkedIn · PJT Partners Inc. Official Announcement · Oct 21, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 20, 2026 Oct 20, 2026 New York, NY
$3.1M–$6.2M MD
Value / Comp: $3.1M–$6.2M MD Comp + RSU Vesting
Planning Hook: Lateral Multi-Year Guaranteed Draw + Orphaned 401(k)/Keogh Rollover from Prior Partnership & Capital Contribution Financing
Warm Intro to Wei A. Mcgrath: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
w.mcgrath@moelis.com · (212) 555-2398 · LinkedIn · Moelis & Company Official Announcement · Oct 20, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 19, 2026 Oct 19, 2026 San Francisco, CA / NYC
$4.5M–$9.5M Partner
Value / Comp: $4.5M–$9.5M Partner Cash Distribution
Planning Hook: Counter-Cyclical Restructuring Bonus Surge + NY/NJ/CT Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Optimization
Warm Intro to Marco F. Perelman: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
m.perelman@qatalyst.com · (415) 555-2435 · LinkedIn · Qatalyst Partners Official Announcement · Oct 19, 2026
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT · 8-K · OCT 17, 2026 Oct 17, 2026 New York, NY
$4.2M–$9.0M Base/Bonus
Value / Comp: $4.2M–$9.0M Base/Bonus + Carry Pool
Planning Hook: Accelerated RSU/PSU Vesting + Strict 12-Month IRC §409A SERP Distribution Window & Tax-Managed Municipal Ladder
Warm Intro to Edward L. Rutherford: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
e.rutherford@blackstone.com · (212) 555-2472 · LinkedIn · Blackstone Official Announcement · Oct 17, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 15, 2026 Oct 15, 2026 New York, NY / Greenwich, CT
$4.0M–$8.5M MD
Value / Comp: $4.0M–$8.5M MD Comp + Carry Vintage
Planning Hook: MD Promotion Unlocks Multi-Year Deferred RSU Vesting Cliff + Executive Deferred Comp (NQDC) Election Window
Warm Intro to Matthew S. Vanderbilt: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
m.vanderbilt@apollo.com · (203) 555-2509 · LinkedIn · Apollo Global Management Official Announcement · Oct 15, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 14, 2026 Oct 14, 2026 New York, NY
$4.0M–$8.8M Partner
Value / Comp: $4.0M–$8.8M Partner Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: Upfront Cash & Equity Replacement Grant + Prior Firm Deferred Pension/401(k) Consolidation
Warm Intro to Vincent B. Bannon: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
v.bannon@kkr.com · (212) 555-2546 · LinkedIn · KKR & Co. Inc. Official Announcement · Oct 14, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT · OCT 12, 2026 Oct 12, 2026 New York, NY / Los Angeles
$3.4M–$7.2M MD
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$7.2M MD Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: 10-Year Unfunded Partner Retirement Annuity Stream + Lump-Sum Keogh/401(k) Rollover & Estate Freeze
Warm Intro to Gabriel G. Cameron: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
g.cameron@aresmgmt.com · (212) 555-2583 · LinkedIn · Ares Management Official Announcement · Oct 12, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 9, 2026 Oct 9, 2026 New York, NY / Greenwich, CT
$3.2M–$6.8M MD
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$6.8M MD Comp + Units
Planning Hook: First Year on Partnership K-1 Draw + Quarterly Estimated Tax Reserve & Defined Benefit / Cash Balance Setup
Warm Intro to Nathaniel M. Devlin: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
n.devlin@blueowl.com · (203) 555-2620 · LinkedIn · Blue Owl Capital Official Announcement · Oct 9, 2026
POACHED SENIOR PM · OCT 7, 2026 Oct 7, 2026 New York, NY / San Francisco
$3.6M–$7.5M Partner
Value / Comp: $3.6M–$7.5M Partner Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus + Deferred Comp Buyout Make-Whole & Tax-Loss Harvesting Mandate
Warm Intro to Zachary T. Goldberg: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
z.goldberg@sixthstreet.com · (415) 555-2657 · LinkedIn · Sixth Street Partners Official Announcement · Oct 7, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 5, 2026 Oct 5, 2026 New York, NY / Miami, FL
$4.5M–$12.0M PM
Value / Comp: $4.5M–$12.0M PM Payout + Sign-On
Planning Hook: New Fund Vintage Carry Allocation (GP Co-Invest Commitment Loan + Delaware Dynasty Trust Transfer)
Warm Intro to Elizabeth C. Jennings: via David M. O'Connor (Head of Sector Portfolio Recruiting, Citadel (Surveyor Capital)) Profile →
e.jennings@citadel.com · (305) 555-2694 · LinkedIn · Citadel Official Announcement · Oct 5, 2026
PROMOTED TO EQUITY PARTNER · OCT 2, 2026 Oct 2, 2026 New York, NY / Greenwich, CT
$4.0M–$10.5M Pod
Value / Comp: $4.0M–$10.5M Pod PM Guarantee
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 Counsel to Equity K-1 Partner ($750K–$1.1M Mandatory Capital Buy-In Loan + PTET Multi-State Tax Structuring)
Warm Intro to Katherine H. Langdon: via David M. O'Connor (Head of Sector Portfolio Recruiting, Citadel (Surveyor Capital)) Profile →
k.langdon@mlp.com · (203) 555-2731 · LinkedIn · Millennium Management Official Announcement · Oct 2, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 1, 2026 Oct 1, 2026 Stamford, CT / New York, NY
$3.8M–$9.5M PM
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$9.5M PM Comp + Deferred Award
Planning Hook: Lateral Multi-Year Guaranteed Draw + Orphaned 401(k)/Keogh Rollover from Prior Partnership & Capital Contribution Financing
Warm Intro to Rachel N. Mcallister: via David M. O'Connor (Head of Sector Portfolio Recruiting, Citadel (Surveyor Capital)) Profile →
r.mcallister@point72.com · (203) 555-2768 · LinkedIn · Point72 Asset Management Official Announcement · Oct 1, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · SEP 28, 2026 Sep 28, 2026 New York, NY / Chicago
$3.5M–$8.5M Senior
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$8.5M Senior PM Guarantee
Planning Hook: Counter-Cyclical Restructuring Bonus Surge + NY/NJ/CT Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Optimization
Warm Intro to Victoria V. Patel: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
v.patel@bamfunds.com · (312) 555-2805 · LinkedIn · Balyasny Asset Management Official Announcement · Sep 28, 2026
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT · 8-K · SEP 18, 2026 Sep 18, 2026 New York, NY
$4.2M–$9.8M MD
Value / Comp: $4.2M–$9.8M MD Distribution
Planning Hook: Accelerated RSU/PSU Vesting + Strict 12-Month IRC §409A SERP Distribution Window & Tax-Managed Municipal Ladder
Warm Intro to Nikhil D. Rostova: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
n.rostova@deshaw.com · (212) 555-2842 · LinkedIn · D. E. Shaw & Co. Official Announcement · Sep 18, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · SEP 4, 2026 Sep 4, 2026 Greenwich, CT
$3.0M–$6.8M Principal
Value / Comp: $3.0M–$6.8M Principal Distribution
Planning Hook: MD Promotion Unlocks Multi-Year Deferred RSU Vesting Cliff + Executive Deferred Comp (NQDC) Election Window
Warm Intro to Jian J. Townsend: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
j.townsend@aqr.com · (203) 555-2879 · LinkedIn · AQR Capital Management Official Announcement · Sep 4, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · AUG 19, 2026 Aug 19, 2026 New York, NY / Menlo Park
$3.8M–$8.2M MD
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$8.2M MD Carry + Cash
Planning Hook: Upfront Cash & Equity Replacement Grant + Prior Firm Deferred Pension/401(k) Consolidation
Warm Intro to Rafael P. Alverez: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
r.alverez@silverlake.com · (415) 555-2916 · LinkedIn · Silver Lake Partners Official Announcement · Aug 19, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT · JUL 24, 2026 Jul 24, 2026 Miami, FL / Chicago / NYC
$4.0M–$8.6M Partner
Value / Comp: $4.0M–$8.6M Partner Carry + Cash
Planning Hook: 10-Year Unfunded Partner Retirement Annuity Stream + Lump-Sum Keogh/401(k) Rollover & Estate Freeze
Warm Intro to Frederick W. Caldwell: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
f.caldwell@thomabravo.com · (305) 555-2953 · LinkedIn · Thoma Bravo Official Announcement · Jul 24, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · JUN 15, 2026 Jun 15, 2026 New York, NY / Austin, TX
$3.5M–$7.4M MD
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$7.4M MD Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: First Year on Partnership K-1 Draw + Quarterly Estimated Tax Reserve & Defined Benefit / Cash Balance Setup
Warm Intro to Nicholas E. Deluca: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
n.deluca@vistaequitypartners.com · (212) 555-2990 · LinkedIn · Vista Equity Partners Official Announcement · Jun 15, 2026
POACHED SENIOR PM · MAY 12, 2026 May 12, 2026 New York, NY
$3.4M–$7.0M MD
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$7.0M MD Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus + Deferred Comp Buyout Make-Whole & Tax-Loss Harvesting Mandate
Warm Intro to William K. Fletcher: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
w.fletcher@warburgpincus.com · (212) 555-3027 · LinkedIn · Warburg Pincus Official Announcement · May 12, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · MAR 20, 2026 Mar 20, 2026 New York, NY / Stamford, CT
$3.2M–$6.6M MD
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$6.6M MD Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: New Fund Vintage Carry Allocation (GP Co-Invest Commitment Loan + Delaware Dynasty Trust Transfer)
Warm Intro to Henry R. Hutchinson: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
h.hutchinson@generalatlantic.com · (203) 555-3064 · LinkedIn · General Atlantic Official Announcement · Mar 20, 2026
PROMOTED TO EQUITY PARTNER · OCT 26, 2026 Oct 26, 2026 New York, NY
$3.8M–$6.8M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$6.8M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 Counsel to Equity K-1 Partner ($750K–$1.1M Mandatory Capital Buy-In Loan + PTET Multi-State Tax Structuring)
Warm Intro to Owen A. Krauss: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
o.krauss@kirkland.com · (212) 555-3101 · LinkedIn · Kirkland & Ellis LLP Official Announcement · Oct 26, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 25, 2026 Oct 25, 2026 New York, NY
$3.5M–$6.2M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$6.2M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Lateral Multi-Year Guaranteed Draw + Orphaned 401(k)/Keogh Rollover from Prior Partnership & Capital Contribution Financing
Warm Intro to Alexandra F. Manning: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
a.manning@lw.com · (212) 555-3138 · LinkedIn · Latham & Watkins LLP Official Announcement · Oct 25, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 24, 2026 Oct 24, 2026 New York, NY
$4.5M–$8.2M Equity
Value / Comp: $4.5M–$8.2M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Counter-Cyclical Restructuring Bonus Surge + NY/NJ/CT Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Optimization
Warm Intro to Evelyn L. O'sullivan: via Daniel P. Rosen (Partner, Corporate & M&A, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz) Profile →
e.osullivan@wlrk.com · (212) 555-3175 · LinkedIn · Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz Official Announcement · Oct 24, 2026
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT · 8-K · OCT 23, 2026 Oct 23, 2026 New York, NY
$3.8M–$6.8M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$6.8M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Accelerated RSU/PSU Vesting + Strict 12-Month IRC §409A SERP Distribution Window & Tax-Managed Municipal Ladder
Warm Intro to Lauren S. Rosenberg: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
l.rosenberg@paulweiss.com · (212) 555-3212 · LinkedIn · Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP Official Announcement · Oct 23, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 22, 2026 Oct 22, 2026 New York, NY
$3.4M–$5.9M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$5.9M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: MD Promotion Unlocks Multi-Year Deferred RSU Vesting Cliff + Executive Deferred Comp (NQDC) Election Window
Warm Intro to Rebecca B. Thornton: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
r.thornton@skadden.com · (212) 555-3249 · LinkedIn · Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP Official Announcement · Oct 22, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 21, 2026 Oct 21, 2026 New York, NY
$3.5M–$6.1M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$6.1M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Upfront Cash & Equity Replacement Grant + Prior Firm Deferred Pension/401(k) Consolidation
Warm Intro to Vivian G. Abramowitz: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
v.abramowitz@stblaw.com · (212) 555-3286 · LinkedIn · Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP Official Announcement · Oct 21, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT · OCT 20, 2026 Oct 20, 2026 New York, NY
$3.6M–$6.4M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.6M–$6.4M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: 10-Year Unfunded Partner Retirement Annuity Stream + Lump-Sum Keogh/401(k) Rollover & Estate Freeze
Warm Intro to Priya M. Bradshaw: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
p.bradshaw@sullcrom.com · (212) 555-3323 · LinkedIn · Sullivan & Cromwell LLP Official Announcement · Oct 20, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 19, 2026 Oct 19, 2026 New York, NY
$3.5M–$6.3M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$6.3M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: First Year on Partnership K-1 Draw + Quarterly Estimated Tax Reserve & Defined Benefit / Cash Balance Setup
Warm Intro to Chloe T. Cunningham: via Daniel P. Rosen (Partner, Corporate & M&A, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz) Profile →
c.cunningham@cravath.com · (212) 555-3360 · LinkedIn · Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP Official Announcement · Oct 19, 2026
POACHED SENIOR PM · OCT 17, 2026 Oct 17, 2026 New York, NY
$3.4M–$6.0M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$6.0M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus + Deferred Comp Buyout Make-Whole & Tax-Loss Harvesting Mandate
Warm Intro to Sebastien C. Ferretti: via Daniel P. Rosen (Partner, Corporate & M&A, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz) Profile →
s.ferretti@davispolk.com · (212) 555-3397 · LinkedIn · Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP Official Announcement · Oct 17, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 15, 2026 Oct 15, 2026 New York, NY
$3.4M–$5.8M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$5.8M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: New Fund Vintage Carry Allocation (GP Co-Invest Commitment Loan + Delaware Dynasty Trust Transfer)
Warm Intro to Gregory H. Holbrook: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
g.holbrook@gibsondunn.com · (212) 555-3434 · LinkedIn · Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP Official Announcement · Oct 15, 2026
PROMOTED TO EQUITY PARTNER · OCT 14, 2026 Oct 14, 2026 New York, NY
$3.1M–$5.4M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.1M–$5.4M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 Counsel to Equity K-1 Partner ($750K–$1.1M Mandatory Capital Buy-In Loan + PTET Multi-State Tax Structuring)
Warm Intro to Oliver N. Kirstein: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
o.kirstein@weil.com · (212) 555-3471 · LinkedIn · Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP Official Announcement · Oct 14, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 12, 2026 Oct 12, 2026 Boston, MA / NYC
$3.2M–$5.5M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$5.5M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Lateral Multi-Year Guaranteed Draw + Orphaned 401(k)/Keogh Rollover from Prior Partnership & Capital Contribution Financing
Warm Intro to Andrew V. Macallister: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
a.macallister@ropesgray.com · (617) 555-3508 · LinkedIn · Ropes & Gray LLP Official Announcement · Oct 12, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 9, 2026 Oct 9, 2026 New York, NY / Chicago
$2.9M–$5.1M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.9M–$5.1M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Counter-Cyclical Restructuring Bonus Surge + NY/NJ/CT Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Optimization
Warm Intro to Isaac D. Nakamura: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
i.nakamura@sidley.com · (312) 555-3545 · LinkedIn · Sidley Austin LLP Official Announcement · Oct 9, 2026
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT · 8-K · OCT 7, 2026 Oct 7, 2026 New York, NY
$2.8M–$4.9M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.8M–$4.9M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Accelerated RSU/PSU Vesting + Strict 12-Month IRC §409A SERP Distribution Window & Tax-Managed Municipal Ladder
Warm Intro to Philip J. Ridealgh: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
p.ridealgh@whitecase.com · (212) 555-3582 · LinkedIn · White & Case LLP Official Announcement · Oct 7, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 5, 2026 Oct 5, 2026 New York, NY
$3.0M–$5.2M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.0M–$5.2M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: MD Promotion Unlocks Multi-Year Deferred RSU Vesting Cliff + Executive Deferred Comp (NQDC) Election Window
Warm Intro to Caroline P. Subramanian: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
c.subramanian@clearygottlieb.com · (212) 555-3619 · LinkedIn · Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP Official Announcement · Oct 5, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 2, 2026 Oct 2, 2026 New York, NY
$3.2M–$5.6M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$5.6M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Upfront Cash & Equity Replacement Grant + Prior Firm Deferred Pension/401(k) Consolidation
Warm Intro to Gabrielle W. Winslow: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
g.winslow@debevoise.com · (212) 555-3656 · LinkedIn · Debevoise & Plimpton LLP Official Announcement · Oct 2, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT · OCT 1, 2026 Oct 1, 2026 New York, NY
$2.9M–$5.0M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.9M–$5.0M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: 10-Year Unfunded Partner Retirement Annuity Stream + Lump-Sum Keogh/401(k) Rollover & Estate Freeze
Warm Intro to Madeline E. Blackwell: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
m.blackwell@willkie.com · (212) 555-3693 · LinkedIn · Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP Official Announcement · Oct 1, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · SEP 28, 2026 Sep 28, 2026 New York, NY
$2.8M–$4.8M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.8M–$4.8M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: First Year on Partnership K-1 Draw + Quarterly Estimated Tax Reserve & Defined Benefit / Cash Balance Setup
Warm Intro to Samantha K. Conway: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
s.conway@friedfrank.com · (212) 555-3730 · LinkedIn · Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP Official Announcement · Sep 28, 2026
POACHED SENIOR PM · SEP 18, 2026 Sep 18, 2026 New York, NY
$2.7M–$4.7M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.7M–$4.7M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus + Deferred Comp Buyout Make-Whole & Tax-Loss Harvesting Mandate
Warm Intro to Whitney R. Faulkner: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
w.faulkner@proskauer.com · (212) 555-3767 · LinkedIn · Proskauer Rose LLP Official Announcement · Sep 18, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · SEP 4, 2026 Sep 4, 2026 New York, NY / Boston
$2.6M–$4.6M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.6M–$4.6M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: New Fund Vintage Carry Allocation (GP Co-Invest Commitment Loan + Delaware Dynasty Trust Transfer)
Warm Intro to Ananya A. Haverford: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
a.haverford@goodwinlaw.com · (617) 555-3804 · LinkedIn · Goodwin Procter LLP Official Announcement · Sep 4, 2026
PROMOTED TO EQUITY PARTNER · AUG 19, 2026 Aug 19, 2026 New York, NY / Palo Alto
$2.6M–$4.5M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.6M–$4.5M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 Counsel to Equity K-1 Partner ($750K–$1.1M Mandatory Capital Buy-In Loan + PTET Multi-State Tax Structuring)
Warm Intro to Grace F. Kensington: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
g.kensington@cooley.com · (415) 555-3841 · LinkedIn · Cooley LLP Official Announcement · Aug 19, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · JUL 24, 2026 Jul 24, 2026 Roseland, NJ / NYC
$1.8M–$3.4M Equity
Value / Comp: $1.8M–$3.4M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Lateral Multi-Year Guaranteed Draw + Orphaned 401(k)/Keogh Rollover from Prior Partnership & Capital Contribution Financing
Warm Intro to Alexander L. Lockwood: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
a.lockwood@lowenstein.com · (201) 555-3878 · LinkedIn · Lowenstein Sandler LLP Official Announcement · Jul 24, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · JUN 15, 2026 Jun 15, 2026 Newark, NJ / Stamford, CT
$1.4M–$2.6M Equity
Value / Comp: $1.4M–$2.6M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Counter-Cyclical Restructuring Bonus Surge + NY/NJ/CT Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Optimization
Warm Intro to Harrison S. Montgomery: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
h.montgomery@mccarter.com · (973) 555-3915 · LinkedIn · McCarter & English, LLP Official Announcement · Jun 15, 2026
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT · 8-K · MAY 12, 2026 May 12, 2026 Hackensack, NJ / NYC
$1.5M–$2.8M Equity
Value / Comp: $1.5M–$2.8M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Accelerated RSU/PSU Vesting + Strict 12-Month IRC §409A SERP Distribution Window & Tax-Managed Municipal Ladder
Warm Intro to Patrick B. Ramanathan: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
p.ramanathan@coleschotz.com · (201) 555-3952 · LinkedIn · Cole Schotz P.C. Official Announcement · May 12, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · MAR 20, 2026 Mar 20, 2026 New York, NY
$3.2M–$6.5M MD
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$6.5M MD Comp + RSU Vesting
Planning Hook: MD Promotion Unlocks Multi-Year Deferred RSU Vesting Cliff + Executive Deferred Comp (NQDC) Election Window
Warm Intro to Bradley G. Sterling: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
b.sterling@goldmansachs.com · (212) 555-3989 · LinkedIn · Goldman Sachs Official Announcement · Mar 20, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 26, 2026 Oct 26, 2026 New York, NY
$2.9M–$5.8M MD
Value / Comp: $2.9M–$5.8M MD Comp + RSU Vesting
Planning Hook: Upfront Cash & Equity Replacement Grant + Prior Firm Deferred Pension/401(k) Consolidation
Warm Intro to Julian M. Weinberg: via Jonathan B. Sterling (Managing Director, Executive Financial Services (10b5-1 / Form 144 Desk), Morgan Stanley) Profile →
j.weinberg@morganstanley.com · (212) 555-4026 · LinkedIn · Morgan Stanley Official Announcement · Oct 26, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT · OCT 25, 2026 Oct 25, 2026 New York, NY
$3.0M–$6.0M MD
Value / Comp: $3.0M–$6.0M MD Comp + RSU Vesting
Planning Hook: 10-Year Unfunded Partner Retirement Annuity Stream + Lump-Sum Keogh/401(k) Rollover & Estate Freeze
Warm Intro to Richard T. Bellamy: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
r.bellamy@jpmorganchase.com · (212) 555-4063 · LinkedIn · J.P. Morgan Official Announcement · Oct 25, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 24, 2026 Oct 24, 2026 New York, NY
$5.5M–$11.0M Cash
Value / Comp: $5.5M–$11.0M Cash + Partnership Bonus
Planning Hook: First Year on Partnership K-1 Draw + Quarterly Estimated Tax Reserve & Defined Benefit / Cash Balance Setup
Warm Intro to Catherine C. Chamberlain: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
c.chamberlain@centerviewpartners.com · (212) 555-4100 · LinkedIn · Centerview Partners Official Announcement · Oct 24, 2026
POACHED SENIOR PM · OCT 23, 2026 Oct 23, 2026 New York, NY
$3.8M–$7.5M SMD
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$7.5M SMD Comp + Sign-On
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus + Deferred Comp Buyout Make-Whole & Tax-Loss Harvesting Mandate
Warm Intro to Genevieve H. Duffy: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
g.duffy@evercore.com · (212) 555-4137 · LinkedIn · Evercore Official Announcement · Oct 23, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 22, 2026 Oct 22, 2026 New York, NY
$3.2M–$6.4M MD
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$6.4M MD Comp + RSU Award
Planning Hook: New Fund Vintage Carry Allocation (GP Co-Invest Commitment Loan + Delaware Dynasty Trust Transfer)
Warm Intro to Margaret N. Halpern: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
m.halpern@lazard.com · (212) 555-4174 · LinkedIn · Lazard, Inc. Official Announcement · Oct 22, 2026
PROMOTED TO EQUITY PARTNER · OCT 21, 2026 Oct 21, 2026 New York, NY
$3.8M–$7.8M Partner
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$7.8M Partner Draw + Units
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 Counsel to Equity K-1 Partner ($750K–$1.1M Mandatory Capital Buy-In Loan + PTET Multi-State Tax Structuring)
Warm Intro to Sarah V. Kelleher: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
s.kelleher@pjtpartners.com · (212) 555-4211 · LinkedIn · PJT Partners Inc. Official Announcement · Oct 21, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 20, 2026 Oct 20, 2026 New York, NY
$3.1M–$6.2M MD
Value / Comp: $3.1M–$6.2M MD Comp + RSU Vesting
Planning Hook: Lateral Multi-Year Guaranteed Draw + Orphaned 401(k)/Keogh Rollover from Prior Partnership & Capital Contribution Financing
Warm Intro to Arjun D. Lindqvist: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
a.lindqvist@moelis.com · (212) 555-4248 · LinkedIn · Moelis & Company Official Announcement · Oct 20, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 19, 2026 Oct 19, 2026 San Francisco, CA / NYC
$4.5M–$9.5M Partner
Value / Comp: $4.5M–$9.5M Partner Cash Distribution
Planning Hook: Counter-Cyclical Restructuring Bonus Surge + NY/NJ/CT Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Optimization
Warm Intro to Meera J. Mercer: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
m.mercer@qatalyst.com · (415) 555-4285 · LinkedIn · Qatalyst Partners Official Announcement · Oct 19, 2026
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT · 8-K · OCT 17, 2026 Oct 17, 2026 New York, NY
$4.2M–$9.0M Base/Bonus
Value / Comp: $4.2M–$9.0M Base/Bonus + Carry Pool
Planning Hook: Accelerated RSU/PSU Vesting + Strict 12-Month IRC §409A SERP Distribution Window & Tax-Managed Municipal Ladder
Warm Intro to Elena P. Prescott: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
e.prescott@blackstone.com · (212) 555-4322 · LinkedIn · Blackstone Official Announcement · Oct 17, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 15, 2026 Oct 15, 2026 New York, NY / Greenwich, CT
$4.0M–$8.5M MD
Value / Comp: $4.0M–$8.5M MD Comp + Carry Vintage
Planning Hook: MD Promotion Unlocks Multi-Year Deferred RSU Vesting Cliff + Executive Deferred Comp (NQDC) Election Window
Warm Intro to Benjamin W. Schachter: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
b.schachter@apollo.com · (203) 555-4359 · LinkedIn · Apollo Global Management Official Announcement · Oct 15, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 14, 2026 Oct 14, 2026 New York, NY
$4.0M–$8.8M Partner
Value / Comp: $4.0M–$8.8M Partner Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: Upfront Cash & Equity Replacement Grant + Prior Firm Deferred Pension/401(k) Consolidation
Warm Intro to Jonathan E. Walsh: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
j.walsh@kkr.com · (212) 555-4396 · LinkedIn · KKR & Co. Inc. Official Announcement · Oct 14, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT · OCT 12, 2026 Oct 12, 2026 New York, NY / Los Angeles
$3.4M–$7.2M MD
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$7.2M MD Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: 10-Year Unfunded Partner Retirement Annuity Stream + Lump-Sum Keogh/401(k) Rollover & Estate Freeze
Warm Intro to Raymond K. Barrett: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
r.barrett@aresmgmt.com · (212) 555-4433 · LinkedIn · Ares Management Official Announcement · Oct 12, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 9, 2026 Oct 9, 2026 New York, NY / Greenwich, CT
$3.2M–$6.8M MD
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$6.8M MD Comp + Units
Planning Hook: First Year on Partnership K-1 Draw + Quarterly Estimated Tax Reserve & Defined Benefit / Cash Balance Setup
Warm Intro to Charles R. Carter: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
c.carter@blueowl.com · (203) 555-4470 · LinkedIn · Blue Owl Capital Official Announcement · Oct 9, 2026
POACHED SENIOR PM · OCT 7, 2026 Oct 7, 2026 New York, NY / San Francisco
$3.6M–$7.5M Partner
Value / Comp: $3.6M–$7.5M Partner Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus + Deferred Comp Buyout Make-Whole & Tax-Loss Harvesting Mandate
Warm Intro to Kevin A. Donoghue: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
k.donoghue@sixthstreet.com · (415) 555-4507 · LinkedIn · Sixth Street Partners Official Announcement · Oct 7, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 5, 2026 Oct 5, 2026 New York, NY / Miami, FL
$4.5M–$12.0M PM
Value / Comp: $4.5M–$12.0M PM Payout + Sign-On
Planning Hook: New Fund Vintage Carry Allocation (GP Co-Invest Commitment Loan + Delaware Dynasty Trust Transfer)
Warm Intro to Sebastian F. Goldfarb: via David M. O'Connor (Head of Sector Portfolio Recruiting, Citadel (Surveyor Capital)) Profile →
s.goldfarb@citadel.com · (305) 555-4544 · LinkedIn · Citadel Official Announcement · Oct 5, 2026
PROMOTED TO EQUITY PARTNER · OCT 2, 2026 Oct 2, 2026 New York, NY / Greenwich, CT
$4.0M–$10.5M Pod
Value / Comp: $4.0M–$10.5M Pod PM Guarantee
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 Counsel to Equity K-1 Partner ($750K–$1.1M Mandatory Capital Buy-In Loan + PTET Multi-State Tax Structuring)
Warm Intro to Charlotte L. Kaplan: via David M. O'Connor (Head of Sector Portfolio Recruiting, Citadel (Surveyor Capital)) Profile →
c.kaplan@mlp.com · (203) 555-4581 · LinkedIn · Millennium Management Official Announcement · Oct 2, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 1, 2026 Oct 1, 2026 Stamford, CT / New York, NY
$3.8M–$9.5M PM
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$9.5M PM Comp + Deferred Award
Planning Hook: Lateral Multi-Year Guaranteed Draw + Orphaned 401(k)/Keogh Rollover from Prior Partnership & Capital Contribution Financing
Warm Intro to Hannah S. Lewis: via David M. O'Connor (Head of Sector Portfolio Recruiting, Citadel (Surveyor Capital)) Profile →
h.lewis@point72.com · (203) 555-4618 · LinkedIn · Point72 Asset Management Official Announcement · Oct 1, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · SEP 28, 2026 Sep 28, 2026 New York, NY / Chicago
$3.5M–$8.5M Senior
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$8.5M Senior PM Guarantee
Planning Hook: Counter-Cyclical Restructuring Bonus Surge + NY/NJ/CT Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Optimization
Warm Intro to Natalie B. Mcdonough: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
n.mcdonough@bamfunds.com · (312) 555-4655 · LinkedIn · Balyasny Asset Management Official Announcement · Sep 28, 2026
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT · 8-K · SEP 18, 2026 Sep 18, 2026 New York, NY
$4.2M–$9.8M MD
Value / Comp: $4.2M–$9.8M MD Distribution
Planning Hook: Accelerated RSU/PSU Vesting + Strict 12-Month IRC §409A SERP Distribution Window & Tax-Managed Municipal Ladder
Warm Intro to Sophia G. Pemberton: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
s.pemberton@deshaw.com · (212) 555-4692 · LinkedIn · D. E. Shaw & Co. Official Announcement · Sep 18, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · SEP 4, 2026 Sep 4, 2026 Greenwich, CT
$3.0M–$6.8M Principal
Value / Comp: $3.0M–$6.8M Principal Distribution
Planning Hook: MD Promotion Unlocks Multi-Year Deferred RSU Vesting Cliff + Executive Deferred Comp (NQDC) Election Window
Warm Intro to Siddharth M. Rourke: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
s.rourke@aqr.com · (203) 555-4729 · LinkedIn · AQR Capital Management Official Announcement · Sep 4, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · AUG 19, 2026 Aug 19, 2026 New York, NY / Menlo Park
$3.8M–$8.2M MD
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$8.2M MD Carry + Cash
Planning Hook: Upfront Cash & Equity Replacement Grant + Prior Firm Deferred Pension/401(k) Consolidation
Warm Intro to Deepak T. Vance: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
d.vance@silverlake.com · (415) 555-4766 · LinkedIn · Silver Lake Partners Official Announcement · Aug 19, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT · JUL 24, 2026 Jul 24, 2026 Miami, FL / Chicago / NYC
$4.0M–$8.6M Partner
Value / Comp: $4.0M–$8.6M Partner Carry + Cash
Planning Hook: 10-Year Unfunded Partner Retirement Annuity Stream + Lump-Sum Keogh/401(k) Rollover & Estate Freeze
Warm Intro to Matteo C. Ashford: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
m.ashford@thomabravo.com · (305) 555-4803 · LinkedIn · Thoma Bravo Official Announcement · Jul 24, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · JUN 15, 2026 Jun 15, 2026 New York, NY / Austin, TX
$3.5M–$7.4M MD
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$7.4M MD Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: First Year on Partnership K-1 Draw + Quarterly Estimated Tax Reserve & Defined Benefit / Cash Balance Setup
Warm Intro to Christopher H. Callahan: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
c.callahan@vistaequitypartners.com · (212) 555-4840 · LinkedIn · Vista Equity Partners Official Announcement · Jun 15, 2026
POACHED SENIOR PM · MAY 12, 2026 May 12, 2026 New York, NY
$3.4M–$7.0M MD
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$7.0M MD Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus + Deferred Comp Buyout Make-Whole & Tax-Loss Harvesting Mandate
Warm Intro to Kenneth N. Desmarais: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
k.desmarais@warburgpincus.com · (212) 555-4877 · LinkedIn · Warburg Pincus Official Announcement · May 12, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · MAR 20, 2026 Mar 20, 2026 New York, NY / Stamford, CT
$3.2M–$6.6M MD
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$6.6M MD Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: New Fund Vintage Carry Allocation (GP Co-Invest Commitment Loan + Delaware Dynasty Trust Transfer)
Warm Intro to Samuel V. Gallagher: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
s.gallagher@generalatlantic.com · (203) 555-4914 · LinkedIn · General Atlantic Official Announcement · Mar 20, 2026
PROMOTED TO EQUITY PARTNER · OCT 26, 2026 Oct 26, 2026 New York, NY
$3.8M–$6.8M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$6.8M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 Counsel to Equity K-1 Partner ($750K–$1.1M Mandatory Capital Buy-In Loan + PTET Multi-State Tax Structuring)
Warm Intro to David D. Iskandar: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
d.iskandar@kirkland.com · (212) 555-4951 · LinkedIn · Kirkland & Ellis LLP Official Announcement · Oct 26, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 25, 2026 Oct 25, 2026 New York, NY
$3.5M–$6.2M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$6.2M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Lateral Multi-Year Guaranteed Draw + Orphaned 401(k)/Keogh Rollover from Prior Partnership & Capital Contribution Financing
Warm Intro to Lucas J. Kulkarni: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
l.kulkarni@lw.com · (212) 555-4988 · LinkedIn · Latham & Watkins LLP Official Announcement · Oct 25, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 24, 2026 Oct 24, 2026 New York, NY
$4.5M–$8.2M Equity
Value / Comp: $4.5M–$8.2M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Counter-Cyclical Restructuring Bonus Surge + NY/NJ/CT Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Optimization
Warm Intro to Thomas P. Marchetti: via Daniel P. Rosen (Partner, Corporate & M&A, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz) Profile →
t.marchetti@wlrk.com · (212) 555-5025 · LinkedIn · Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz Official Announcement · Oct 24, 2026
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT · 8-K · OCT 23, 2026 Oct 23, 2026 New York, NY
$3.8M–$6.8M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$6.8M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Accelerated RSU/PSU Vesting + Strict 12-Month IRC §409A SERP Distribution Window & Tax-Managed Municipal Ladder
Warm Intro to Claire W. Oppenheimer: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
c.oppenheimer@paulweiss.com · (212) 555-5062 · LinkedIn · Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP Official Announcement · Oct 23, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 22, 2026 Oct 22, 2026 New York, NY
$3.4M–$5.9M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$5.9M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: MD Promotion Unlocks Multi-Year Deferred RSU Vesting Cliff + Executive Deferred Comp (NQDC) Election Window
Warm Intro to Isabella E. Rosenblatt: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
i.rosenblatt@skadden.com · (212) 555-5099 · LinkedIn · Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP Official Announcement · Oct 22, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 21, 2026 Oct 21, 2026 New York, NY
$3.5M–$6.1M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$6.1M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Upfront Cash & Equity Replacement Grant + Prior Firm Deferred Pension/401(k) Consolidation
Warm Intro to Olivia K. Thorne: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
o.thorne@stblaw.com · (212) 555-5136 · LinkedIn · Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP Official Announcement · Oct 21, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT · OCT 20, 2026 Oct 20, 2026 New York, NY
$3.6M–$6.4M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.6M–$6.4M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: 10-Year Unfunded Partner Retirement Annuity Stream + Lump-Sum Keogh/401(k) Rollover & Estate Freeze
Warm Intro to Stephanie R. Aldridge: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
s.aldridge@sullcrom.com · (212) 555-5173 · LinkedIn · Sullivan & Cromwell LLP Official Announcement · Oct 20, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 19, 2026 Oct 19, 2026 New York, NY
$3.5M–$6.3M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$6.3M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: First Year on Partnership K-1 Draw + Quarterly Estimated Tax Reserve & Defined Benefit / Cash Balance Setup
Warm Intro to Vikram A. Brenner: via Daniel P. Rosen (Partner, Corporate & M&A, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz) Profile →
v.brenner@cravath.com · (212) 555-5210 · LinkedIn · Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP Official Announcement · Oct 19, 2026
POACHED SENIOR PM · OCT 17, 2026 Oct 17, 2026 New York, NY
$3.4M–$6.0M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$6.0M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus + Deferred Comp Buyout Make-Whole & Tax-Loss Harvesting Mandate
Warm Intro to Sanjay F. Davenport: via Daniel P. Rosen (Partner, Corporate & M&A, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz) Profile →
s.davenport@davispolk.com · (212) 555-5247 · LinkedIn · Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP Official Announcement · Oct 17, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 15, 2026 Oct 15, 2026 New York, NY
$3.4M–$5.8M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$5.8M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: New Fund Vintage Carry Allocation (GP Co-Invest Commitment Loan + Delaware Dynasty Trust Transfer)
Warm Intro to Luca L. Fitzgerald: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
l.fitzgerald@gibsondunn.com · (212) 555-5284 · LinkedIn · Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP Official Announcement · Oct 15, 2026
PROMOTED TO EQUITY PARTNER · OCT 14, 2026 Oct 14, 2026 New York, NY
$3.1M–$5.4M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.1M–$5.4M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 Counsel to Equity K-1 Partner ($750K–$1.1M Mandatory Capital Buy-In Loan + PTET Multi-State Tax Structuring)
Warm Intro to Daniel S. Holloway: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
d.holloway@weil.com · (212) 555-5321 · LinkedIn · Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP Official Announcement · Oct 14, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 12, 2026 Oct 12, 2026 Boston, MA / NYC
$3.2M–$5.5M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$5.5M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Lateral Multi-Year Guaranteed Draw + Orphaned 401(k)/Keogh Rollover from Prior Partnership & Capital Contribution Financing
Warm Intro to Lawrence B. Kowalski: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
l.kowalski@ropesgray.com · (617) 555-5358 · LinkedIn · Ropes & Gray LLP Official Announcement · Oct 12, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 9, 2026 Oct 9, 2026 New York, NY / Chicago
$2.9M–$5.1M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.9M–$5.1M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Counter-Cyclical Restructuring Bonus Surge + NY/NJ/CT Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Optimization
Warm Intro to Theodore G. Macdonagh: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
t.macdonagh@sidley.com · (312) 555-5395 · LinkedIn · Sidley Austin LLP Official Announcement · Oct 9, 2026
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT · 8-K · OCT 7, 2026 Oct 7, 2026 New York, NY
$2.8M–$4.9M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.8M–$4.9M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Accelerated RSU/PSU Vesting + Strict 12-Month IRC §409A SERP Distribution Window & Tax-Managed Municipal Ladder
Warm Intro to Ethan M. O'connor: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
e.oconnor@whitecase.com · (212) 555-5432 · LinkedIn · White & Case LLP Official Announcement · Oct 7, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 5, 2026 Oct 5, 2026 New York, NY
$3.0M–$5.2M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.0M–$5.2M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: MD Promotion Unlocks Multi-Year Deferred RSU Vesting Cliff + Executive Deferred Comp (NQDC) Election Window
Warm Intro to Marcus T. Rosen: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
m.rosen@clearygottlieb.com · (212) 555-5469 · LinkedIn · Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP Official Announcement · Oct 5, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 2, 2026 Oct 2, 2026 New York, NY
$3.2M–$5.6M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$5.6M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Upfront Cash & Equity Replacement Grant + Prior Firm Deferred Pension/401(k) Consolidation
Warm Intro to Victor C. Sullivan: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
v.sullivan@debevoise.com · (212) 555-5506 · LinkedIn · Debevoise & Plimpton LLP Official Announcement · Oct 2, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT · OCT 1, 2026 Oct 1, 2026 New York, NY
$2.9M–$5.0M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.9M–$5.0M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: 10-Year Unfunded Partner Retirement Annuity Stream + Lump-Sum Keogh/401(k) Rollover & Estate Freeze
Warm Intro to Eleanor H. Zimmerman: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
e.zimmerman@willkie.com · (212) 555-5543 · LinkedIn · Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP Official Announcement · Oct 1, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · SEP 28, 2026 Sep 28, 2026 New York, NY
$2.8M–$4.8M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.8M–$4.8M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: First Year on Partnership K-1 Draw + Quarterly Estimated Tax Reserve & Defined Benefit / Cash Balance Setup
Warm Intro to Jacqueline N. Blankenship: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
j.blankenship@friedfrank.com · (212) 555-5580 · LinkedIn · Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP Official Announcement · Sep 28, 2026
POACHED SENIOR PM · SEP 18, 2026 Sep 18, 2026 New York, NY
$2.7M–$4.7M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.7M–$4.7M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus + Deferred Comp Buyout Make-Whole & Tax-Loss Harvesting Mandate
Warm Intro to Penelope V. Crawford: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
p.crawford@proskauer.com · (212) 555-5617 · LinkedIn · Proskauer Rose LLP Official Announcement · Sep 18, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · SEP 4, 2026 Sep 4, 2026 New York, NY / Boston
$2.6M–$4.6M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.6M–$4.6M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: New Fund Vintage Carry Allocation (GP Co-Invest Commitment Loan + Delaware Dynasty Trust Transfer)
Warm Intro to Valerie D. Feinberg: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
v.feinberg@goodwinlaw.com · (617) 555-5654 · LinkedIn · Goodwin Procter LLP Official Announcement · Sep 4, 2026
PROMOTED TO EQUITY PARTNER · AUG 19, 2026 Aug 19, 2026 New York, NY / Palo Alto
$2.6M–$4.5M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.6M–$4.5M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 Counsel to Equity K-1 Partner ($750K–$1.1M Mandatory Capital Buy-In Loan + PTET Multi-State Tax Structuring)
Warm Intro to Rohan J. Henderson: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
r.henderson@cooley.com · (415) 555-5691 · LinkedIn · Cooley LLP Official Announcement · Aug 19, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · JUL 24, 2026 Jul 24, 2026 Roseland, NJ / NYC
$1.8M–$3.4M Equity
Value / Comp: $1.8M–$3.4M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Lateral Multi-Year Guaranteed Draw + Orphaned 401(k)/Keogh Rollover from Prior Partnership & Capital Contribution Financing
Warm Intro to Wei P. Kingsley: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
w.kingsley@lowenstein.com · (201) 555-5728 · LinkedIn · Lowenstein Sandler LLP Official Announcement · Jul 24, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · JUN 15, 2026 Jun 15, 2026 Newark, NJ / Stamford, CT
$1.4M–$2.6M Equity
Value / Comp: $1.4M–$2.6M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Counter-Cyclical Restructuring Bonus Surge + NY/NJ/CT Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Optimization
Warm Intro to Marco W. Loeb: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
m.loeb@mccarter.com · (973) 555-5765 · LinkedIn · McCarter & English, LLP Official Announcement · Jun 15, 2026
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT · 8-K · MAY 12, 2026 May 12, 2026 Hackensack, NJ / NYC
$1.5M–$2.8M Equity
Value / Comp: $1.5M–$2.8M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Accelerated RSU/PSU Vesting + Strict 12-Month IRC §409A SERP Distribution Window & Tax-Managed Municipal Ladder
Warm Intro to Edward E. Moran: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
e.moran@coleschotz.com · (201) 555-5802 · LinkedIn · Cole Schotz P.C. Official Announcement · May 12, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · MAR 20, 2026 Mar 20, 2026 New York, NY
$3.2M–$6.5M MD
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$6.5M MD Comp + RSU Vesting
Planning Hook: MD Promotion Unlocks Multi-Year Deferred RSU Vesting Cliff + Executive Deferred Comp (NQDC) Election Window
Warm Intro to Matthew K. Reynolds: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
m.reynolds@goldmansachs.com · (212) 555-5839 · LinkedIn · Goldman Sachs Official Announcement · Mar 20, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 26, 2026 Oct 26, 2026 New York, NY
$2.9M–$5.8M MD
Value / Comp: $2.9M–$5.8M MD Comp + RSU Vesting
Planning Hook: Upfront Cash & Equity Replacement Grant + Prior Firm Deferred Pension/401(k) Consolidation
Warm Intro to Vincent R. Stoddard: via Jonathan B. Sterling (Managing Director, Executive Financial Services (10b5-1 / Form 144 Desk), Morgan Stanley) Profile →
v.stoddard@morganstanley.com · (212) 555-5876 · LinkedIn · Morgan Stanley Official Announcement · Oct 26, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT · OCT 25, 2026 Oct 25, 2026 New York, NY
$3.0M–$6.0M MD
Value / Comp: $3.0M–$6.0M MD Comp + RSU Vesting
Planning Hook: 10-Year Unfunded Partner Retirement Annuity Stream + Lump-Sum Keogh/401(k) Rollover & Estate Freeze
Warm Intro to Gabriel A. Whitmore: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
g.whitmore@jpmorganchase.com · (212) 555-5913 · LinkedIn · J.P. Morgan Official Announcement · Oct 25, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 24, 2026 Oct 24, 2026 New York, NY
$5.5M–$11.0M Cash
Value / Comp: $5.5M–$11.0M Cash + Partnership Bonus
Planning Hook: First Year on Partnership K-1 Draw + Quarterly Estimated Tax Reserve & Defined Benefit / Cash Balance Setup
Warm Intro to Nathaniel F. Berkshire: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
n.berkshire@centerviewpartners.com · (212) 555-5950 · LinkedIn · Centerview Partners Official Announcement · Oct 24, 2026
POACHED SENIOR PM · OCT 23, 2026 Oct 23, 2026 New York, NY
$3.8M–$7.5M SMD
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$7.5M SMD Comp + Sign-On
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus + Deferred Comp Buyout Make-Whole & Tax-Loss Harvesting Mandate
Warm Intro to Zachary L. Chen: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
z.chen@evercore.com · (212) 555-5987 · LinkedIn · Evercore Official Announcement · Oct 23, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 22, 2026 Oct 22, 2026 New York, NY
$3.2M–$6.4M MD
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$6.4M MD Comp + RSU Award
Planning Hook: New Fund Vintage Carry Allocation (GP Co-Invest Commitment Loan + Delaware Dynasty Trust Transfer)
Warm Intro to Elizabeth S. Ellington: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
e.ellington@lazard.com · (212) 555-6024 · LinkedIn · Lazard, Inc. Official Announcement · Oct 22, 2026
PROMOTED TO EQUITY PARTNER · OCT 21, 2026 Oct 21, 2026 New York, NY
$3.8M–$7.8M Partner
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$7.8M Partner Draw + Units
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 Counsel to Equity K-1 Partner ($750K–$1.1M Mandatory Capital Buy-In Loan + PTET Multi-State Tax Structuring)
Warm Intro to Katherine B. Harrington: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
k.harrington@pjtpartners.com · (212) 555-6061 · LinkedIn · PJT Partners Inc. Official Announcement · Oct 21, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 20, 2026 Oct 20, 2026 New York, NY
$3.1M–$6.2M MD
Value / Comp: $3.1M–$6.2M MD Comp + RSU Vesting
Planning Hook: Lateral Multi-Year Guaranteed Draw + Orphaned 401(k)/Keogh Rollover from Prior Partnership & Capital Contribution Financing
Warm Intro to Rachel G. Kellen: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
r.kellen@moelis.com · (212) 555-6098 · LinkedIn · Moelis & Company Official Announcement · Oct 20, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 19, 2026 Oct 19, 2026 San Francisco, CA / NYC
$4.5M–$9.5M Partner
Value / Comp: $4.5M–$9.5M Partner Cash Distribution
Planning Hook: Counter-Cyclical Restructuring Bonus Surge + NY/NJ/CT Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Optimization
Warm Intro to Victoria M. Livingston: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
v.livingston@qatalyst.com · (415) 555-6135 · LinkedIn · Qatalyst Partners Official Announcement · Oct 19, 2026
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT · 8-K · OCT 17, 2026 Oct 17, 2026 New York, NY
$4.2M–$9.0M Base/Bonus
Value / Comp: $4.2M–$9.0M Base/Bonus + Carry Pool
Planning Hook: Accelerated RSU/PSU Vesting + Strict 12-Month IRC §409A SERP Distribution Window & Tax-Managed Municipal Ladder
Warm Intro to Nikhil T. Messina: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
n.messina@blackstone.com · (212) 555-6172 · LinkedIn · Blackstone Official Announcement · Oct 17, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 15, 2026 Oct 15, 2026 New York, NY / Greenwich, CT
$4.0M–$8.5M MD
Value / Comp: $4.0M–$8.5M MD Comp + Carry Vintage
Planning Hook: MD Promotion Unlocks Multi-Year Deferred RSU Vesting Cliff + Executive Deferred Comp (NQDC) Election Window
Warm Intro to Jian C. Radcliffe: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
j.radcliffe@apollo.com · (203) 555-6209 · LinkedIn · Apollo Global Management Official Announcement · Oct 15, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 14, 2026 Oct 14, 2026 New York, NY
$4.0M–$8.8M Partner
Value / Comp: $4.0M–$8.8M Partner Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: Upfront Cash & Equity Replacement Grant + Prior Firm Deferred Pension/401(k) Consolidation
Warm Intro to Rafael H. Sinclair: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
r.sinclair@kkr.com · (212) 555-6246 · LinkedIn · KKR & Co. Inc. Official Announcement · Oct 14, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT · OCT 12, 2026 Oct 12, 2026 New York, NY / Los Angeles
$3.4M–$7.2M MD
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$7.2M MD Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: 10-Year Unfunded Partner Retirement Annuity Stream + Lump-Sum Keogh/401(k) Rollover & Estate Freeze
Warm Intro to Frederick N. Warren: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
f.warren@aresmgmt.com · (212) 555-6283 · LinkedIn · Ares Management Official Announcement · Oct 12, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 9, 2026 Oct 9, 2026 New York, NY / Greenwich, CT
$3.2M–$6.8M MD
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$6.8M MD Comp + Units
Planning Hook: First Year on Partnership K-1 Draw + Quarterly Estimated Tax Reserve & Defined Benefit / Cash Balance Setup
Warm Intro to Nicholas V. Becker: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
n.becker@blueowl.com · (203) 555-6320 · LinkedIn · Blue Owl Capital Official Announcement · Oct 9, 2026
POACHED SENIOR PM · OCT 7, 2026 Oct 7, 2026 New York, NY / San Francisco
$3.6M–$7.5M Partner
Value / Comp: $3.6M–$7.5M Partner Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus + Deferred Comp Buyout Make-Whole & Tax-Loss Harvesting Mandate
Warm Intro to William D. Cavanaugh: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
w.cavanaugh@sixthstreet.com · (415) 555-6357 · LinkedIn · Sixth Street Partners Official Announcement · Oct 7, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 5, 2026 Oct 5, 2026 New York, NY / Miami, FL
$4.5M–$12.0M PM
Value / Comp: $4.5M–$12.0M PM Payout + Sign-On
Planning Hook: New Fund Vintage Carry Allocation (GP Co-Invest Commitment Loan + Delaware Dynasty Trust Transfer)
Warm Intro to Henry J. Donovan: via David M. O'Connor (Head of Sector Portfolio Recruiting, Citadel (Surveyor Capital)) Profile →
h.donovan@citadel.com · (305) 555-6394 · LinkedIn · Citadel Official Announcement · Oct 5, 2026
PROMOTED TO EQUITY PARTNER · OCT 2, 2026 Oct 2, 2026 New York, NY / Greenwich, CT
$4.0M–$10.5M Pod
Value / Comp: $4.0M–$10.5M Pod PM Guarantee
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 Counsel to Equity K-1 Partner ($750K–$1.1M Mandatory Capital Buy-In Loan + PTET Multi-State Tax Structuring)
Warm Intro to Owen P. Greenberg: via David M. O'Connor (Head of Sector Portfolio Recruiting, Citadel (Surveyor Capital)) Profile →
o.greenberg@mlp.com · (203) 555-6431 · LinkedIn · Millennium Management Official Announcement · Oct 2, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 1, 2026 Oct 1, 2026 Stamford, CT / New York, NY
$3.8M–$9.5M PM
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$9.5M PM Comp + Deferred Award
Planning Hook: Lateral Multi-Year Guaranteed Draw + Orphaned 401(k)/Keogh Rollover from Prior Partnership & Capital Contribution Financing
Warm Intro to Alexandra W. Kaufman: via David M. O'Connor (Head of Sector Portfolio Recruiting, Citadel (Surveyor Capital)) Profile →
a.kaufman@point72.com · (203) 555-6468 · LinkedIn · Point72 Asset Management Official Announcement · Oct 1, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · SEP 28, 2026 Sep 28, 2026 New York, NY / Chicago
$3.5M–$8.5M Senior
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$8.5M Senior PM Guarantee
Planning Hook: Counter-Cyclical Restructuring Bonus Surge + NY/NJ/CT Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Optimization
Warm Intro to Evelyn E. Lindholm: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
e.lindholm@bamfunds.com · (312) 555-6505 · LinkedIn · Balyasny Asset Management Official Announcement · Sep 28, 2026
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT · 8-K · SEP 18, 2026 Sep 18, 2026 New York, NY
$4.2M–$9.8M MD
Value / Comp: $4.2M–$9.8M MD Distribution
Planning Hook: Accelerated RSU/PSU Vesting + Strict 12-Month IRC §409A SERP Distribution Window & Tax-Managed Municipal Ladder
Warm Intro to Lauren K. Mcgrath: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
l.mcgrath@deshaw.com · (212) 555-6542 · LinkedIn · D. E. Shaw & Co. Official Announcement · Sep 18, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · SEP 4, 2026 Sep 4, 2026 Greenwich, CT
$3.0M–$6.8M Principal
Value / Comp: $3.0M–$6.8M Principal Distribution
Planning Hook: MD Promotion Unlocks Multi-Year Deferred RSU Vesting Cliff + Executive Deferred Comp (NQDC) Election Window
Warm Intro to Rebecca R. Perelman: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
r.perelman@aqr.com · (203) 555-6579 · LinkedIn · AQR Capital Management Official Announcement · Sep 4, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · AUG 19, 2026 Aug 19, 2026 New York, NY / Menlo Park
$3.8M–$8.2M MD
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$8.2M MD Carry + Cash
Planning Hook: Upfront Cash & Equity Replacement Grant + Prior Firm Deferred Pension/401(k) Consolidation
Warm Intro to Vivian A. Rutherford: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
v.rutherford@silverlake.com · (415) 555-6616 · LinkedIn · Silver Lake Partners Official Announcement · Aug 19, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT · JUL 24, 2026 Jul 24, 2026 Miami, FL / Chicago / NYC
$4.0M–$8.6M Partner
Value / Comp: $4.0M–$8.6M Partner Carry + Cash
Planning Hook: 10-Year Unfunded Partner Retirement Annuity Stream + Lump-Sum Keogh/401(k) Rollover & Estate Freeze
Warm Intro to Priya F. Vanderbilt: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
p.vanderbilt@thomabravo.com · (305) 555-6653 · LinkedIn · Thoma Bravo Official Announcement · Jul 24, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · JUN 15, 2026 Jun 15, 2026 New York, NY / Austin, TX
$3.5M–$7.4M MD
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$7.4M MD Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: First Year on Partnership K-1 Draw + Quarterly Estimated Tax Reserve & Defined Benefit / Cash Balance Setup
Warm Intro to Chloe L. Bannon: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
c.bannon@vistaequitypartners.com · (212) 555-6690 · LinkedIn · Vista Equity Partners Official Announcement · Jun 15, 2026
POACHED SENIOR PM · MAY 12, 2026 May 12, 2026 New York, NY
$3.4M–$7.0M MD
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$7.0M MD Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus + Deferred Comp Buyout Make-Whole & Tax-Loss Harvesting Mandate
Warm Intro to Sebastien S. Cameron: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
s.cameron@warburgpincus.com · (212) 555-6727 · LinkedIn · Warburg Pincus Official Announcement · May 12, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · MAR 20, 2026 Mar 20, 2026 New York, NY / Stamford, CT
$3.2M–$6.6M MD
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$6.6M MD Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: New Fund Vintage Carry Allocation (GP Co-Invest Commitment Loan + Delaware Dynasty Trust Transfer)
Warm Intro to Gregory B. Devlin: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
g.devlin@generalatlantic.com · (203) 555-6764 · LinkedIn · General Atlantic Official Announcement · Mar 20, 2026
PROMOTED TO EQUITY PARTNER · OCT 26, 2026 Oct 26, 2026 New York, NY
$3.8M–$6.8M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$6.8M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 Counsel to Equity K-1 Partner ($750K–$1.1M Mandatory Capital Buy-In Loan + PTET Multi-State Tax Structuring)
Warm Intro to Oliver G. Goldberg: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
o.goldberg@kirkland.com · (212) 555-6801 · LinkedIn · Kirkland & Ellis LLP Official Announcement · Oct 26, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 25, 2026 Oct 25, 2026 New York, NY
$3.5M–$6.2M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$6.2M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Lateral Multi-Year Guaranteed Draw + Orphaned 401(k)/Keogh Rollover from Prior Partnership & Capital Contribution Financing
Warm Intro to Andrew M. Jennings: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
a.jennings@lw.com · (212) 555-6838 · LinkedIn · Latham & Watkins LLP Official Announcement · Oct 25, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 24, 2026 Oct 24, 2026 New York, NY
$4.5M–$8.2M Equity
Value / Comp: $4.5M–$8.2M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Counter-Cyclical Restructuring Bonus Surge + NY/NJ/CT Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Optimization
Warm Intro to Isaac T. Langdon: via Daniel P. Rosen (Partner, Corporate & M&A, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz) Profile →
i.langdon@wlrk.com · (212) 555-6875 · LinkedIn · Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz Official Announcement · Oct 24, 2026
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT · 8-K · OCT 23, 2026 Oct 23, 2026 New York, NY
$3.8M–$6.8M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$6.8M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Accelerated RSU/PSU Vesting + Strict 12-Month IRC §409A SERP Distribution Window & Tax-Managed Municipal Ladder
Warm Intro to Philip C. Mcallister: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
p.mcallister@paulweiss.com · (212) 555-6912 · LinkedIn · Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP Official Announcement · Oct 23, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 22, 2026 Oct 22, 2026 New York, NY
$3.4M–$5.9M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$5.9M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: MD Promotion Unlocks Multi-Year Deferred RSU Vesting Cliff + Executive Deferred Comp (NQDC) Election Window
Warm Intro to Caroline H. Patel: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
c.patel@skadden.com · (212) 555-6949 · LinkedIn · Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP Official Announcement · Oct 22, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 21, 2026 Oct 21, 2026 New York, NY
$3.5M–$6.1M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$6.1M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Upfront Cash & Equity Replacement Grant + Prior Firm Deferred Pension/401(k) Consolidation
Warm Intro to Gabrielle N. Rostova: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
g.rostova@stblaw.com · (212) 555-6986 · LinkedIn · Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP Official Announcement · Oct 21, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT · OCT 20, 2026 Oct 20, 2026 New York, NY
$3.6M–$6.4M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.6M–$6.4M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: 10-Year Unfunded Partner Retirement Annuity Stream + Lump-Sum Keogh/401(k) Rollover & Estate Freeze
Warm Intro to Madeline V. Townsend: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
m.townsend@sullcrom.com · (212) 555-7023 · LinkedIn · Sullivan & Cromwell LLP Official Announcement · Oct 20, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 19, 2026 Oct 19, 2026 New York, NY
$3.5M–$6.3M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$6.3M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: First Year on Partnership K-1 Draw + Quarterly Estimated Tax Reserve & Defined Benefit / Cash Balance Setup
Warm Intro to Samantha D. Alverez: via Daniel P. Rosen (Partner, Corporate & M&A, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz) Profile →
s.alverez@cravath.com · (212) 555-7060 · LinkedIn · Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP Official Announcement · Oct 19, 2026
POACHED SENIOR PM · OCT 17, 2026 Oct 17, 2026 New York, NY
$3.4M–$6.0M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$6.0M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus + Deferred Comp Buyout Make-Whole & Tax-Loss Harvesting Mandate
Warm Intro to Whitney J. Caldwell: via Daniel P. Rosen (Partner, Corporate & M&A, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz) Profile →
w.caldwell@davispolk.com · (212) 555-7097 · LinkedIn · Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP Official Announcement · Oct 17, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 15, 2026 Oct 15, 2026 New York, NY
$3.4M–$5.8M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$5.8M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: New Fund Vintage Carry Allocation (GP Co-Invest Commitment Loan + Delaware Dynasty Trust Transfer)
Warm Intro to Ananya P. Deluca: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
a.deluca@gibsondunn.com · (212) 555-7134 · LinkedIn · Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP Official Announcement · Oct 15, 2026
PROMOTED TO EQUITY PARTNER · OCT 14, 2026 Oct 14, 2026 New York, NY
$3.1M–$5.4M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.1M–$5.4M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 Counsel to Equity K-1 Partner ($750K–$1.1M Mandatory Capital Buy-In Loan + PTET Multi-State Tax Structuring)
Warm Intro to Grace W. Fletcher: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
g.fletcher@weil.com · (212) 555-7171 · LinkedIn · Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP Official Announcement · Oct 14, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 12, 2026 Oct 12, 2026 Boston, MA / NYC
$3.2M–$5.5M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$5.5M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Lateral Multi-Year Guaranteed Draw + Orphaned 401(k)/Keogh Rollover from Prior Partnership & Capital Contribution Financing
Warm Intro to Alexander E. Hutchinson: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
a.hutchinson@ropesgray.com · (617) 555-7208 · LinkedIn · Ropes & Gray LLP Official Announcement · Oct 12, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 9, 2026 Oct 9, 2026 New York, NY / Chicago
$2.9M–$5.1M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.9M–$5.1M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Counter-Cyclical Restructuring Bonus Surge + NY/NJ/CT Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Optimization
Warm Intro to Harrison K. Krauss: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
h.krauss@sidley.com · (312) 555-7245 · LinkedIn · Sidley Austin LLP Official Announcement · Oct 9, 2026
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT · 8-K · OCT 7, 2026 Oct 7, 2026 New York, NY
$2.8M–$4.9M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.8M–$4.9M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Accelerated RSU/PSU Vesting + Strict 12-Month IRC §409A SERP Distribution Window & Tax-Managed Municipal Ladder
Warm Intro to Patrick R. Manning: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
p.manning@whitecase.com · (212) 555-7282 · LinkedIn · White & Case LLP Official Announcement · Oct 7, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 5, 2026 Oct 5, 2026 New York, NY
$3.0M–$5.2M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.0M–$5.2M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: MD Promotion Unlocks Multi-Year Deferred RSU Vesting Cliff + Executive Deferred Comp (NQDC) Election Window
Warm Intro to Bradley A. O'sullivan: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
b.osullivan@clearygottlieb.com · (212) 555-7319 · LinkedIn · Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP Official Announcement · Oct 5, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 2, 2026 Oct 2, 2026 New York, NY
$3.2M–$5.6M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$5.6M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Upfront Cash & Equity Replacement Grant + Prior Firm Deferred Pension/401(k) Consolidation
Warm Intro to Julian F. Rosenberg: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
j.rosenberg@debevoise.com · (212) 555-7356 · LinkedIn · Debevoise & Plimpton LLP Official Announcement · Oct 2, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT · OCT 1, 2026 Oct 1, 2026 New York, NY
$2.9M–$5.0M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.9M–$5.0M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: 10-Year Unfunded Partner Retirement Annuity Stream + Lump-Sum Keogh/401(k) Rollover & Estate Freeze
Warm Intro to Richard L. Thornton: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
r.thornton@willkie.com · (212) 555-7393 · LinkedIn · Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP Official Announcement · Oct 1, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · SEP 28, 2026 Sep 28, 2026 New York, NY
$2.8M–$4.8M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.8M–$4.8M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: First Year on Partnership K-1 Draw + Quarterly Estimated Tax Reserve & Defined Benefit / Cash Balance Setup
Warm Intro to Catherine S. Abramowitz: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
c.abramowitz@friedfrank.com · (212) 555-7430 · LinkedIn · Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP Official Announcement · Sep 28, 2026
POACHED SENIOR PM · SEP 18, 2026 Sep 18, 2026 New York, NY
$2.7M–$4.7M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.7M–$4.7M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus + Deferred Comp Buyout Make-Whole & Tax-Loss Harvesting Mandate
Warm Intro to Genevieve B. Bradshaw: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
g.bradshaw@proskauer.com · (212) 555-7467 · LinkedIn · Proskauer Rose LLP Official Announcement · Sep 18, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · SEP 4, 2026 Sep 4, 2026 New York, NY / Boston
$2.6M–$4.6M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.6M–$4.6M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: New Fund Vintage Carry Allocation (GP Co-Invest Commitment Loan + Delaware Dynasty Trust Transfer)
Warm Intro to Margaret G. Cunningham: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
m.cunningham@goodwinlaw.com · (617) 555-7504 · LinkedIn · Goodwin Procter LLP Official Announcement · Sep 4, 2026
PROMOTED TO EQUITY PARTNER · AUG 19, 2026 Aug 19, 2026 New York, NY / Palo Alto
$2.6M–$4.5M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.6M–$4.5M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 Counsel to Equity K-1 Partner ($750K–$1.1M Mandatory Capital Buy-In Loan + PTET Multi-State Tax Structuring)
Warm Intro to Sarah M. Ferretti: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
s.ferretti@cooley.com · (415) 555-7541 · LinkedIn · Cooley LLP Official Announcement · Aug 19, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · JUL 24, 2026 Jul 24, 2026 Roseland, NJ / NYC
$1.8M–$3.4M Equity
Value / Comp: $1.8M–$3.4M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Lateral Multi-Year Guaranteed Draw + Orphaned 401(k)/Keogh Rollover from Prior Partnership & Capital Contribution Financing
Warm Intro to Arjun T. Holbrook: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
a.holbrook@lowenstein.com · (201) 555-7578 · LinkedIn · Lowenstein Sandler LLP Official Announcement · Jul 24, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · JUN 15, 2026 Jun 15, 2026 Newark, NJ / Stamford, CT
$1.4M–$2.6M Equity
Value / Comp: $1.4M–$2.6M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Counter-Cyclical Restructuring Bonus Surge + NY/NJ/CT Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Optimization
Warm Intro to Meera C. Kirstein: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
m.kirstein@mccarter.com · (973) 555-7615 · LinkedIn · McCarter & English, LLP Official Announcement · Jun 15, 2026
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT · 8-K · MAY 12, 2026 May 12, 2026 Hackensack, NJ / NYC
$1.5M–$2.8M Equity
Value / Comp: $1.5M–$2.8M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Accelerated RSU/PSU Vesting + Strict 12-Month IRC §409A SERP Distribution Window & Tax-Managed Municipal Ladder
Warm Intro to Elena H. Macallister: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
e.macallister@coleschotz.com · (201) 555-7652 · LinkedIn · Cole Schotz P.C. Official Announcement · May 12, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · MAR 20, 2026 Mar 20, 2026 New York, NY
$3.2M–$6.5M MD
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$6.5M MD Comp + RSU Vesting
Planning Hook: MD Promotion Unlocks Multi-Year Deferred RSU Vesting Cliff + Executive Deferred Comp (NQDC) Election Window
Warm Intro to Benjamin N. Nakamura: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
b.nakamura@goldmansachs.com · (212) 555-7689 · LinkedIn · Goldman Sachs Official Announcement · Mar 20, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 26, 2026 Oct 26, 2026 New York, NY
$2.9M–$5.8M MD
Value / Comp: $2.9M–$5.8M MD Comp + RSU Vesting
Planning Hook: Upfront Cash & Equity Replacement Grant + Prior Firm Deferred Pension/401(k) Consolidation
Warm Intro to Jonathan V. Ridealgh: via Jonathan B. Sterling (Managing Director, Executive Financial Services (10b5-1 / Form 144 Desk), Morgan Stanley) Profile →
j.ridealgh@morganstanley.com · (212) 555-7726 · LinkedIn · Morgan Stanley Official Announcement · Oct 26, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT · OCT 25, 2026 Oct 25, 2026 New York, NY
$3.0M–$6.0M MD
Value / Comp: $3.0M–$6.0M MD Comp + RSU Vesting
Planning Hook: 10-Year Unfunded Partner Retirement Annuity Stream + Lump-Sum Keogh/401(k) Rollover & Estate Freeze
Warm Intro to Raymond D. Subramanian: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
r.subramanian@jpmorganchase.com · (212) 555-7763 · LinkedIn · J.P. Morgan Official Announcement · Oct 25, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 24, 2026 Oct 24, 2026 New York, NY
$5.5M–$11.0M Cash
Value / Comp: $5.5M–$11.0M Cash + Partnership Bonus
Planning Hook: First Year on Partnership K-1 Draw + Quarterly Estimated Tax Reserve & Defined Benefit / Cash Balance Setup
Warm Intro to Charles J. Winslow: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
c.winslow@centerviewpartners.com · (212) 555-7800 · LinkedIn · Centerview Partners Official Announcement · Oct 24, 2026
POACHED SENIOR PM · OCT 23, 2026 Oct 23, 2026 New York, NY
$3.8M–$7.5M SMD
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$7.5M SMD Comp + Sign-On
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus + Deferred Comp Buyout Make-Whole & Tax-Loss Harvesting Mandate
Warm Intro to Kevin P. Blackwell: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
k.blackwell@evercore.com · (212) 555-7837 · LinkedIn · Evercore Official Announcement · Oct 23, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 22, 2026 Oct 22, 2026 New York, NY
$3.2M–$6.4M MD
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$6.4M MD Comp + RSU Award
Planning Hook: New Fund Vintage Carry Allocation (GP Co-Invest Commitment Loan + Delaware Dynasty Trust Transfer)
Warm Intro to Sebastian W. Conway: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
s.conway@lazard.com · (212) 555-7874 · LinkedIn · Lazard, Inc. Official Announcement · Oct 22, 2026
PROMOTED TO EQUITY PARTNER · OCT 21, 2026 Oct 21, 2026 New York, NY
$3.8M–$7.8M Partner
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$7.8M Partner Draw + Units
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 Counsel to Equity K-1 Partner ($750K–$1.1M Mandatory Capital Buy-In Loan + PTET Multi-State Tax Structuring)
Warm Intro to Charlotte E. Faulkner: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
c.faulkner@pjtpartners.com · (212) 555-7911 · LinkedIn · PJT Partners Inc. Official Announcement · Oct 21, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 20, 2026 Oct 20, 2026 New York, NY
$3.1M–$6.2M MD
Value / Comp: $3.1M–$6.2M MD Comp + RSU Vesting
Planning Hook: Lateral Multi-Year Guaranteed Draw + Orphaned 401(k)/Keogh Rollover from Prior Partnership & Capital Contribution Financing
Warm Intro to Hannah K. Haverford: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
h.haverford@moelis.com · (212) 555-7948 · LinkedIn · Moelis & Company Official Announcement · Oct 20, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 19, 2026 Oct 19, 2026 San Francisco, CA / NYC
$4.5M–$9.5M Partner
Value / Comp: $4.5M–$9.5M Partner Cash Distribution
Planning Hook: Counter-Cyclical Restructuring Bonus Surge + NY/NJ/CT Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Optimization
Warm Intro to Natalie R. Kensington: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
n.kensington@qatalyst.com · (415) 555-7985 · LinkedIn · Qatalyst Partners Official Announcement · Oct 19, 2026
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT · 8-K · OCT 17, 2026 Oct 17, 2026 New York, NY
$4.2M–$9.0M Base/Bonus
Value / Comp: $4.2M–$9.0M Base/Bonus + Carry Pool
Planning Hook: Accelerated RSU/PSU Vesting + Strict 12-Month IRC §409A SERP Distribution Window & Tax-Managed Municipal Ladder
Warm Intro to Sophia A. Lockwood: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
s.lockwood@blackstone.com · (212) 555-8022 · LinkedIn · Blackstone Official Announcement · Oct 17, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 15, 2026 Oct 15, 2026 New York, NY / Greenwich, CT
$4.0M–$8.5M MD
Value / Comp: $4.0M–$8.5M MD Comp + Carry Vintage
Planning Hook: MD Promotion Unlocks Multi-Year Deferred RSU Vesting Cliff + Executive Deferred Comp (NQDC) Election Window
Warm Intro to Siddharth F. Montgomery: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
s.montgomery@apollo.com · (203) 555-8059 · LinkedIn · Apollo Global Management Official Announcement · Oct 15, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 14, 2026 Oct 14, 2026 New York, NY
$4.0M–$8.8M Partner
Value / Comp: $4.0M–$8.8M Partner Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: Upfront Cash & Equity Replacement Grant + Prior Firm Deferred Pension/401(k) Consolidation
Warm Intro to Deepak L. Ramanathan: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
d.ramanathan@kkr.com · (212) 555-8096 · LinkedIn · KKR & Co. Inc. Official Announcement · Oct 14, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT · OCT 12, 2026 Oct 12, 2026 New York, NY / Los Angeles
$3.4M–$7.2M MD
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$7.2M MD Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: 10-Year Unfunded Partner Retirement Annuity Stream + Lump-Sum Keogh/401(k) Rollover & Estate Freeze
Warm Intro to Matteo S. Sterling: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
m.sterling@aresmgmt.com · (212) 555-8133 · LinkedIn · Ares Management Official Announcement · Oct 12, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 9, 2026 Oct 9, 2026 New York, NY / Greenwich, CT
$3.2M–$6.8M MD
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$6.8M MD Comp + Units
Planning Hook: First Year on Partnership K-1 Draw + Quarterly Estimated Tax Reserve & Defined Benefit / Cash Balance Setup
Warm Intro to Christopher B. Weinberg: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
c.weinberg@blueowl.com · (203) 555-8170 · LinkedIn · Blue Owl Capital Official Announcement · Oct 9, 2026
POACHED SENIOR PM · OCT 7, 2026 Oct 7, 2026 New York, NY / San Francisco
$3.6M–$7.5M Partner
Value / Comp: $3.6M–$7.5M Partner Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus + Deferred Comp Buyout Make-Whole & Tax-Loss Harvesting Mandate
Warm Intro to Kenneth G. Bellamy: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
k.bellamy@sixthstreet.com · (415) 555-8207 · LinkedIn · Sixth Street Partners Official Announcement · Oct 7, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 5, 2026 Oct 5, 2026 New York, NY / Miami, FL
$4.5M–$12.0M PM
Value / Comp: $4.5M–$12.0M PM Payout + Sign-On
Planning Hook: New Fund Vintage Carry Allocation (GP Co-Invest Commitment Loan + Delaware Dynasty Trust Transfer)
Warm Intro to Samuel M. Chamberlain: via David M. O'Connor (Head of Sector Portfolio Recruiting, Citadel (Surveyor Capital)) Profile →
s.chamberlain@citadel.com · (305) 555-8244 · LinkedIn · Citadel Official Announcement · Oct 5, 2026
PROMOTED TO EQUITY PARTNER · OCT 2, 2026 Oct 2, 2026 New York, NY / Greenwich, CT
$4.0M–$10.5M Pod
Value / Comp: $4.0M–$10.5M Pod PM Guarantee
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 Counsel to Equity K-1 Partner ($750K–$1.1M Mandatory Capital Buy-In Loan + PTET Multi-State Tax Structuring)
Warm Intro to David T. Duffy: via David M. O'Connor (Head of Sector Portfolio Recruiting, Citadel (Surveyor Capital)) Profile →
d.duffy@mlp.com · (203) 555-8281 · LinkedIn · Millennium Management Official Announcement · Oct 2, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 1, 2026 Oct 1, 2026 Stamford, CT / New York, NY
$3.8M–$9.5M PM
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$9.5M PM Comp + Deferred Award
Planning Hook: Lateral Multi-Year Guaranteed Draw + Orphaned 401(k)/Keogh Rollover from Prior Partnership & Capital Contribution Financing
Warm Intro to Lucas C. Halpern: via David M. O'Connor (Head of Sector Portfolio Recruiting, Citadel (Surveyor Capital)) Profile →
l.halpern@point72.com · (203) 555-8318 · LinkedIn · Point72 Asset Management Official Announcement · Oct 1, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · SEP 28, 2026 Sep 28, 2026 New York, NY / Chicago
$3.5M–$8.5M Senior
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$8.5M Senior PM Guarantee
Planning Hook: Counter-Cyclical Restructuring Bonus Surge + NY/NJ/CT Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Optimization
Warm Intro to Thomas H. Kelleher: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
t.kelleher@bamfunds.com · (312) 555-8355 · LinkedIn · Balyasny Asset Management Official Announcement · Sep 28, 2026
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT · 8-K · SEP 18, 2026 Sep 18, 2026 New York, NY
$4.2M–$9.8M MD
Value / Comp: $4.2M–$9.8M MD Distribution
Planning Hook: Accelerated RSU/PSU Vesting + Strict 12-Month IRC §409A SERP Distribution Window & Tax-Managed Municipal Ladder
Warm Intro to Claire N. Lindqvist: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
c.lindqvist@deshaw.com · (212) 555-8392 · LinkedIn · D. E. Shaw & Co. Official Announcement · Sep 18, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · SEP 4, 2026 Sep 4, 2026 Greenwich, CT
$3.0M–$6.8M Principal
Value / Comp: $3.0M–$6.8M Principal Distribution
Planning Hook: MD Promotion Unlocks Multi-Year Deferred RSU Vesting Cliff + Executive Deferred Comp (NQDC) Election Window
Warm Intro to Isabella V. Mercer: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
i.mercer@aqr.com · (203) 555-8429 · LinkedIn · AQR Capital Management Official Announcement · Sep 4, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · AUG 19, 2026 Aug 19, 2026 New York, NY / Menlo Park
$3.8M–$8.2M MD
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$8.2M MD Carry + Cash
Planning Hook: Upfront Cash & Equity Replacement Grant + Prior Firm Deferred Pension/401(k) Consolidation
Warm Intro to Olivia D. Prescott: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
o.prescott@silverlake.com · (415) 555-8466 · LinkedIn · Silver Lake Partners Official Announcement · Aug 19, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT · JUL 24, 2026 Jul 24, 2026 Miami, FL / Chicago / NYC
$4.0M–$8.6M Partner
Value / Comp: $4.0M–$8.6M Partner Carry + Cash
Planning Hook: 10-Year Unfunded Partner Retirement Annuity Stream + Lump-Sum Keogh/401(k) Rollover & Estate Freeze
Warm Intro to Stephanie J. Schachter: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
s.schachter@thomabravo.com · (305) 555-8503 · LinkedIn · Thoma Bravo Official Announcement · Jul 24, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · JUN 15, 2026 Jun 15, 2026 New York, NY / Austin, TX
$3.5M–$7.4M MD
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$7.4M MD Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: First Year on Partnership K-1 Draw + Quarterly Estimated Tax Reserve & Defined Benefit / Cash Balance Setup
Warm Intro to Vikram P. Walsh: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
v.walsh@vistaequitypartners.com · (212) 555-8540 · LinkedIn · Vista Equity Partners Official Announcement · Jun 15, 2026
POACHED SENIOR PM · MAY 12, 2026 May 12, 2026 New York, NY
$3.4M–$7.0M MD
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$7.0M MD Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus + Deferred Comp Buyout Make-Whole & Tax-Loss Harvesting Mandate
Warm Intro to Sanjay W. Barrett: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
s.barrett@warburgpincus.com · (212) 555-8577 · LinkedIn · Warburg Pincus Official Announcement · May 12, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · MAR 20, 2026 Mar 20, 2026 New York, NY / Stamford, CT
$3.2M–$6.6M MD
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$6.6M MD Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: New Fund Vintage Carry Allocation (GP Co-Invest Commitment Loan + Delaware Dynasty Trust Transfer)
Warm Intro to Luca E. Carter: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
l.carter@generalatlantic.com · (203) 555-8614 · LinkedIn · General Atlantic Official Announcement · Mar 20, 2026
PROMOTED TO EQUITY PARTNER · OCT 26, 2026 Oct 26, 2026 New York, NY
$3.8M–$6.8M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$6.8M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 Counsel to Equity K-1 Partner ($750K–$1.1M Mandatory Capital Buy-In Loan + PTET Multi-State Tax Structuring)
Warm Intro to Daniel K. Donoghue: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
d.donoghue@kirkland.com · (212) 555-8651 · LinkedIn · Kirkland & Ellis LLP Official Announcement · Oct 26, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 25, 2026 Oct 25, 2026 New York, NY
$3.5M–$6.2M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$6.2M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Lateral Multi-Year Guaranteed Draw + Orphaned 401(k)/Keogh Rollover from Prior Partnership & Capital Contribution Financing
Warm Intro to Lawrence R. Goldfarb: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
l.goldfarb@lw.com · (212) 555-8688 · LinkedIn · Latham & Watkins LLP Official Announcement · Oct 25, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 24, 2026 Oct 24, 2026 New York, NY
$4.5M–$8.2M Equity
Value / Comp: $4.5M–$8.2M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Counter-Cyclical Restructuring Bonus Surge + NY/NJ/CT Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Optimization
Warm Intro to Theodore A. Kaplan: via Daniel P. Rosen (Partner, Corporate & M&A, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz) Profile →
t.kaplan@wlrk.com · (212) 555-8725 · LinkedIn · Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz Official Announcement · Oct 24, 2026
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT · 8-K · OCT 23, 2026 Oct 23, 2026 New York, NY
$3.8M–$6.8M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$6.8M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Accelerated RSU/PSU Vesting + Strict 12-Month IRC §409A SERP Distribution Window & Tax-Managed Municipal Ladder
Warm Intro to Ethan F. Lewis: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
e.lewis@paulweiss.com · (212) 555-8762 · LinkedIn · Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP Official Announcement · Oct 23, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 22, 2026 Oct 22, 2026 New York, NY
$3.4M–$5.9M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$5.9M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: MD Promotion Unlocks Multi-Year Deferred RSU Vesting Cliff + Executive Deferred Comp (NQDC) Election Window
Warm Intro to Marcus L. Mcdonough: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
m.mcdonough@skadden.com · (212) 555-8799 · LinkedIn · Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP Official Announcement · Oct 22, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 21, 2026 Oct 21, 2026 New York, NY
$3.5M–$6.1M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$6.1M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Upfront Cash & Equity Replacement Grant + Prior Firm Deferred Pension/401(k) Consolidation
Warm Intro to Victor S. Pemberton: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
v.pemberton@stblaw.com · (212) 555-8836 · LinkedIn · Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP Official Announcement · Oct 21, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT · OCT 20, 2026 Oct 20, 2026 New York, NY
$3.6M–$6.4M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.6M–$6.4M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: 10-Year Unfunded Partner Retirement Annuity Stream + Lump-Sum Keogh/401(k) Rollover & Estate Freeze
Warm Intro to Eleanor B. Rourke: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
e.rourke@sullcrom.com · (212) 555-8873 · LinkedIn · Sullivan & Cromwell LLP Official Announcement · Oct 20, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 19, 2026 Oct 19, 2026 New York, NY
$3.5M–$6.3M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$6.3M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: First Year on Partnership K-1 Draw + Quarterly Estimated Tax Reserve & Defined Benefit / Cash Balance Setup
Warm Intro to Jacqueline G. Vance: via Daniel P. Rosen (Partner, Corporate & M&A, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz) Profile →
j.vance@cravath.com · (212) 555-8910 · LinkedIn · Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP Official Announcement · Oct 19, 2026
POACHED SENIOR PM · OCT 17, 2026 Oct 17, 2026 New York, NY
$3.4M–$6.0M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$6.0M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus + Deferred Comp Buyout Make-Whole & Tax-Loss Harvesting Mandate
Warm Intro to Penelope M. Ashford: via Daniel P. Rosen (Partner, Corporate & M&A, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz) Profile →
p.ashford@davispolk.com · (212) 555-8947 · LinkedIn · Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP Official Announcement · Oct 17, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 15, 2026 Oct 15, 2026 New York, NY
$3.4M–$5.8M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$5.8M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: New Fund Vintage Carry Allocation (GP Co-Invest Commitment Loan + Delaware Dynasty Trust Transfer)
Warm Intro to Valerie T. Callahan: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
v.callahan@gibsondunn.com · (212) 555-8984 · LinkedIn · Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP Official Announcement · Oct 15, 2026
PROMOTED TO EQUITY PARTNER · OCT 14, 2026 Oct 14, 2026 New York, NY
$3.1M–$5.4M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.1M–$5.4M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 Counsel to Equity K-1 Partner ($750K–$1.1M Mandatory Capital Buy-In Loan + PTET Multi-State Tax Structuring)
Warm Intro to Rohan C. Desmarais: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
r.desmarais@weil.com · (212) 555-9021 · LinkedIn · Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP Official Announcement · Oct 14, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 12, 2026 Oct 12, 2026 Boston, MA / NYC
$3.2M–$5.5M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$5.5M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Lateral Multi-Year Guaranteed Draw + Orphaned 401(k)/Keogh Rollover from Prior Partnership & Capital Contribution Financing
Warm Intro to Wei H. Gallagher: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
w.gallagher@ropesgray.com · (617) 555-9058 · LinkedIn · Ropes & Gray LLP Official Announcement · Oct 12, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 9, 2026 Oct 9, 2026 New York, NY / Chicago
$2.9M–$5.1M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.9M–$5.1M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Counter-Cyclical Restructuring Bonus Surge + NY/NJ/CT Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Optimization
Warm Intro to Marco N. Iskandar: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
m.iskandar@sidley.com · (312) 555-9095 · LinkedIn · Sidley Austin LLP Official Announcement · Oct 9, 2026
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT · 8-K · OCT 7, 2026 Oct 7, 2026 New York, NY
$2.8M–$4.9M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.8M–$4.9M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Accelerated RSU/PSU Vesting + Strict 12-Month IRC §409A SERP Distribution Window & Tax-Managed Municipal Ladder
Warm Intro to Edward V. Kulkarni: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
e.kulkarni@whitecase.com · (212) 555-9132 · LinkedIn · White & Case LLP Official Announcement · Oct 7, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 5, 2026 Oct 5, 2026 New York, NY
$3.0M–$5.2M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.0M–$5.2M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: MD Promotion Unlocks Multi-Year Deferred RSU Vesting Cliff + Executive Deferred Comp (NQDC) Election Window
Warm Intro to Matthew D. Marchetti: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
m.marchetti@clearygottlieb.com · (212) 555-9169 · LinkedIn · Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP Official Announcement · Oct 5, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 2, 2026 Oct 2, 2026 New York, NY
$3.2M–$5.6M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$5.6M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Upfront Cash & Equity Replacement Grant + Prior Firm Deferred Pension/401(k) Consolidation
Warm Intro to Vincent J. Oppenheimer: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
v.oppenheimer@debevoise.com · (212) 555-9206 · LinkedIn · Debevoise & Plimpton LLP Official Announcement · Oct 2, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT · OCT 1, 2026 Oct 1, 2026 New York, NY
$2.9M–$5.0M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.9M–$5.0M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: 10-Year Unfunded Partner Retirement Annuity Stream + Lump-Sum Keogh/401(k) Rollover & Estate Freeze
Warm Intro to Gabriel P. Rosenblatt: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
g.rosenblatt@willkie.com · (212) 555-9243 · LinkedIn · Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP Official Announcement · Oct 1, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · SEP 28, 2026 Sep 28, 2026 New York, NY
$2.8M–$4.8M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.8M–$4.8M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: First Year on Partnership K-1 Draw + Quarterly Estimated Tax Reserve & Defined Benefit / Cash Balance Setup
Warm Intro to Nathaniel W. Thorne: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
n.thorne@friedfrank.com · (212) 555-9280 · LinkedIn · Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP Official Announcement · Sep 28, 2026
POACHED SENIOR PM · SEP 18, 2026 Sep 18, 2026 New York, NY
$2.7M–$4.7M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.7M–$4.7M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus + Deferred Comp Buyout Make-Whole & Tax-Loss Harvesting Mandate
Warm Intro to Zachary E. Aldridge: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
z.aldridge@proskauer.com · (212) 555-9317 · LinkedIn · Proskauer Rose LLP Official Announcement · Sep 18, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · SEP 4, 2026 Sep 4, 2026 New York, NY / Boston
$2.6M–$4.6M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.6M–$4.6M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: New Fund Vintage Carry Allocation (GP Co-Invest Commitment Loan + Delaware Dynasty Trust Transfer)
Warm Intro to Elizabeth K. Brenner: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
e.brenner@goodwinlaw.com · (617) 555-9354 · LinkedIn · Goodwin Procter LLP Official Announcement · Sep 4, 2026
PROMOTED TO EQUITY PARTNER · AUG 19, 2026 Aug 19, 2026 New York, NY / Palo Alto
$2.6M–$4.5M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.6M–$4.5M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 Counsel to Equity K-1 Partner ($750K–$1.1M Mandatory Capital Buy-In Loan + PTET Multi-State Tax Structuring)
Warm Intro to Katherine R. Davenport: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
k.davenport@cooley.com · (415) 555-9391 · LinkedIn · Cooley LLP Official Announcement · Aug 19, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · JUL 24, 2026 Jul 24, 2026 Roseland, NJ / NYC
$1.8M–$3.4M Equity
Value / Comp: $1.8M–$3.4M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Lateral Multi-Year Guaranteed Draw + Orphaned 401(k)/Keogh Rollover from Prior Partnership & Capital Contribution Financing
Warm Intro to Rachel A. Fitzgerald: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
r.fitzgerald@lowenstein.com · (201) 555-9428 · LinkedIn · Lowenstein Sandler LLP Official Announcement · Jul 24, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · JUN 15, 2026 Jun 15, 2026 Newark, NJ / Stamford, CT
$1.4M–$2.6M Equity
Value / Comp: $1.4M–$2.6M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Counter-Cyclical Restructuring Bonus Surge + NY/NJ/CT Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Optimization
Warm Intro to Victoria F. Holloway: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
v.holloway@mccarter.com · (973) 555-9465 · LinkedIn · McCarter & English, LLP Official Announcement · Jun 15, 2026
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT · 8-K · MAY 12, 2026 May 12, 2026 Hackensack, NJ / NYC
$1.5M–$2.8M Equity
Value / Comp: $1.5M–$2.8M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Accelerated RSU/PSU Vesting + Strict 12-Month IRC §409A SERP Distribution Window & Tax-Managed Municipal Ladder
Warm Intro to Nikhil L. Kowalski: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
n.kowalski@coleschotz.com · (201) 555-9502 · LinkedIn · Cole Schotz P.C. Official Announcement · May 12, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · MAR 20, 2026 Mar 20, 2026 New York, NY
$3.2M–$6.5M MD
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$6.5M MD Comp + RSU Vesting
Planning Hook: MD Promotion Unlocks Multi-Year Deferred RSU Vesting Cliff + Executive Deferred Comp (NQDC) Election Window
Warm Intro to Jian S. Macdonagh: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
j.macdonagh@goldmansachs.com · (212) 555-9539 · LinkedIn · Goldman Sachs Official Announcement · Mar 20, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 26, 2026 Oct 26, 2026 New York, NY
$2.9M–$5.8M MD
Value / Comp: $2.9M–$5.8M MD Comp + RSU Vesting
Planning Hook: Upfront Cash & Equity Replacement Grant + Prior Firm Deferred Pension/401(k) Consolidation
Warm Intro to Rafael B. O'connor: via Jonathan B. Sterling (Managing Director, Executive Financial Services (10b5-1 / Form 144 Desk), Morgan Stanley) Profile →
r.oconnor@morganstanley.com · (212) 555-9576 · LinkedIn · Morgan Stanley Official Announcement · Oct 26, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT · OCT 25, 2026 Oct 25, 2026 New York, NY
$3.0M–$6.0M MD
Value / Comp: $3.0M–$6.0M MD Comp + RSU Vesting
Planning Hook: 10-Year Unfunded Partner Retirement Annuity Stream + Lump-Sum Keogh/401(k) Rollover & Estate Freeze
Warm Intro to Frederick G. Rosen: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
f.rosen@jpmorganchase.com · (212) 555-9613 · LinkedIn · J.P. Morgan Official Announcement · Oct 25, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 24, 2026 Oct 24, 2026 New York, NY
$5.5M–$11.0M Cash
Value / Comp: $5.5M–$11.0M Cash + Partnership Bonus
Planning Hook: First Year on Partnership K-1 Draw + Quarterly Estimated Tax Reserve & Defined Benefit / Cash Balance Setup
Warm Intro to Nicholas M. Sullivan: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
n.sullivan@centerviewpartners.com · (212) 555-9650 · LinkedIn · Centerview Partners Official Announcement · Oct 24, 2026
POACHED SENIOR PM · OCT 23, 2026 Oct 23, 2026 New York, NY
$3.8M–$7.5M SMD
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$7.5M SMD Comp + Sign-On
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus + Deferred Comp Buyout Make-Whole & Tax-Loss Harvesting Mandate
Warm Intro to William T. Zimmerman: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
w.zimmerman@evercore.com · (212) 555-9687 · LinkedIn · Evercore Official Announcement · Oct 23, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 22, 2026 Oct 22, 2026 New York, NY
$3.2M–$6.4M MD
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$6.4M MD Comp + RSU Award
Planning Hook: New Fund Vintage Carry Allocation (GP Co-Invest Commitment Loan + Delaware Dynasty Trust Transfer)
Warm Intro to Henry C. Blankenship: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
h.blankenship@lazard.com · (212) 555-9724 · LinkedIn · Lazard, Inc. Official Announcement · Oct 22, 2026
PROMOTED TO EQUITY PARTNER · OCT 21, 2026 Oct 21, 2026 New York, NY
$3.8M–$7.8M Partner
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$7.8M Partner Draw + Units
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 Counsel to Equity K-1 Partner ($750K–$1.1M Mandatory Capital Buy-In Loan + PTET Multi-State Tax Structuring)
Warm Intro to Owen H. Crawford: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
o.crawford@pjtpartners.com · (212) 555-9761 · LinkedIn · PJT Partners Inc. Official Announcement · Oct 21, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 20, 2026 Oct 20, 2026 New York, NY
$3.1M–$6.2M MD
Value / Comp: $3.1M–$6.2M MD Comp + RSU Vesting
Planning Hook: Lateral Multi-Year Guaranteed Draw + Orphaned 401(k)/Keogh Rollover from Prior Partnership & Capital Contribution Financing
Warm Intro to Alexandra N. Feinberg: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
a.feinberg@moelis.com · (212) 555-9798 · LinkedIn · Moelis & Company Official Announcement · Oct 20, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 19, 2026 Oct 19, 2026 San Francisco, CA / NYC
$4.5M–$9.5M Partner
Value / Comp: $4.5M–$9.5M Partner Cash Distribution
Planning Hook: Counter-Cyclical Restructuring Bonus Surge + NY/NJ/CT Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Optimization
Warm Intro to Evelyn V. Henderson: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
e.henderson@qatalyst.com · (415) 555-9835 · LinkedIn · Qatalyst Partners Official Announcement · Oct 19, 2026
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT · 8-K · OCT 17, 2026 Oct 17, 2026 New York, NY
$4.2M–$9.0M Base/Bonus
Value / Comp: $4.2M–$9.0M Base/Bonus + Carry Pool
Planning Hook: Accelerated RSU/PSU Vesting + Strict 12-Month IRC §409A SERP Distribution Window & Tax-Managed Municipal Ladder
Warm Intro to Lauren D. Kingsley: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
l.kingsley@blackstone.com · (212) 555-9872 · LinkedIn · Blackstone Official Announcement · Oct 17, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 15, 2026 Oct 15, 2026 New York, NY / Greenwich, CT
$4.0M–$8.5M MD
Value / Comp: $4.0M–$8.5M MD Comp + Carry Vintage
Planning Hook: MD Promotion Unlocks Multi-Year Deferred RSU Vesting Cliff + Executive Deferred Comp (NQDC) Election Window
Warm Intro to Rebecca J. Loeb: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
r.loeb@apollo.com · (203) 555-9909 · LinkedIn · Apollo Global Management Official Announcement · Oct 15, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 14, 2026 Oct 14, 2026 New York, NY
$4.0M–$8.8M Partner
Value / Comp: $4.0M–$8.8M Partner Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: Upfront Cash & Equity Replacement Grant + Prior Firm Deferred Pension/401(k) Consolidation
Warm Intro to Vivian P. Moran: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
v.moran@kkr.com · (212) 555-9946 · LinkedIn · KKR & Co. Inc. Official Announcement · Oct 14, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT · OCT 12, 2026 Oct 12, 2026 New York, NY / Los Angeles
$3.4M–$7.2M MD
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$7.2M MD Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: 10-Year Unfunded Partner Retirement Annuity Stream + Lump-Sum Keogh/401(k) Rollover & Estate Freeze
Warm Intro to Priya W. Reynolds: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
p.reynolds@aresmgmt.com · (212) 555-9983 · LinkedIn · Ares Management Official Announcement · Oct 12, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 9, 2026 Oct 9, 2026 New York, NY / Greenwich, CT
$3.2M–$6.8M MD
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$6.8M MD Comp + Units
Planning Hook: First Year on Partnership K-1 Draw + Quarterly Estimated Tax Reserve & Defined Benefit / Cash Balance Setup
Warm Intro to Chloe E. Stoddard: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
c.stoddard@blueowl.com · (203) 555-1021 · LinkedIn · Blue Owl Capital Official Announcement · Oct 9, 2026
POACHED SENIOR PM · OCT 7, 2026 Oct 7, 2026 New York, NY / San Francisco
$3.6M–$7.5M Partner
Value / Comp: $3.6M–$7.5M Partner Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus + Deferred Comp Buyout Make-Whole & Tax-Loss Harvesting Mandate
Warm Intro to Sebastien K. Whitmore: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
s.whitmore@sixthstreet.com · (415) 555-1058 · LinkedIn · Sixth Street Partners Official Announcement · Oct 7, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 5, 2026 Oct 5, 2026 New York, NY / Miami, FL
$4.5M–$12.0M PM
Value / Comp: $4.5M–$12.0M PM Payout + Sign-On
Planning Hook: New Fund Vintage Carry Allocation (GP Co-Invest Commitment Loan + Delaware Dynasty Trust Transfer)
Warm Intro to Gregory R. Berkshire: via David M. O'Connor (Head of Sector Portfolio Recruiting, Citadel (Surveyor Capital)) Profile →
g.berkshire@citadel.com · (305) 555-1095 · LinkedIn · Citadel Official Announcement · Oct 5, 2026
PROMOTED TO EQUITY PARTNER · OCT 2, 2026 Oct 2, 2026 New York, NY / Greenwich, CT
$4.0M–$10.5M Pod
Value / Comp: $4.0M–$10.5M Pod PM Guarantee
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 Counsel to Equity K-1 Partner ($750K–$1.1M Mandatory Capital Buy-In Loan + PTET Multi-State Tax Structuring)
Warm Intro to Oliver A. Chen: via David M. O'Connor (Head of Sector Portfolio Recruiting, Citadel (Surveyor Capital)) Profile →
o.chen@mlp.com · (203) 555-1132 · LinkedIn · Millennium Management Official Announcement · Oct 2, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 1, 2026 Oct 1, 2026 Stamford, CT / New York, NY
$3.8M–$9.5M PM
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$9.5M PM Comp + Deferred Award
Planning Hook: Lateral Multi-Year Guaranteed Draw + Orphaned 401(k)/Keogh Rollover from Prior Partnership & Capital Contribution Financing
Warm Intro to Andrew F. Ellington: via David M. O'Connor (Head of Sector Portfolio Recruiting, Citadel (Surveyor Capital)) Profile →
a.ellington@point72.com · (203) 555-1169 · LinkedIn · Point72 Asset Management Official Announcement · Oct 1, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · SEP 28, 2026 Sep 28, 2026 New York, NY / Chicago
$3.5M–$8.5M Senior
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$8.5M Senior PM Guarantee
Planning Hook: Counter-Cyclical Restructuring Bonus Surge + NY/NJ/CT Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Optimization
Warm Intro to Isaac L. Harrington: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
i.harrington@bamfunds.com · (312) 555-1206 · LinkedIn · Balyasny Asset Management Official Announcement · Sep 28, 2026
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT · 8-K · SEP 18, 2026 Sep 18, 2026 New York, NY
$4.2M–$9.8M MD
Value / Comp: $4.2M–$9.8M MD Distribution
Planning Hook: Accelerated RSU/PSU Vesting + Strict 12-Month IRC §409A SERP Distribution Window & Tax-Managed Municipal Ladder
Warm Intro to Philip S. Kellen: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
p.kellen@deshaw.com · (212) 555-1243 · LinkedIn · D. E. Shaw & Co. Official Announcement · Sep 18, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · SEP 4, 2026 Sep 4, 2026 Greenwich, CT
$3.0M–$6.8M Principal
Value / Comp: $3.0M–$6.8M Principal Distribution
Planning Hook: MD Promotion Unlocks Multi-Year Deferred RSU Vesting Cliff + Executive Deferred Comp (NQDC) Election Window
Warm Intro to Caroline B. Livingston: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
c.livingston@aqr.com · (203) 555-1280 · LinkedIn · AQR Capital Management Official Announcement · Sep 4, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · AUG 19, 2026 Aug 19, 2026 New York, NY / Menlo Park
$3.8M–$8.2M MD
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$8.2M MD Carry + Cash
Planning Hook: Upfront Cash & Equity Replacement Grant + Prior Firm Deferred Pension/401(k) Consolidation
Warm Intro to Gabrielle G. Messina: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
g.messina@silverlake.com · (415) 555-1317 · LinkedIn · Silver Lake Partners Official Announcement · Aug 19, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT · JUL 24, 2026 Jul 24, 2026 Miami, FL / Chicago / NYC
$4.0M–$8.6M Partner
Value / Comp: $4.0M–$8.6M Partner Carry + Cash
Planning Hook: 10-Year Unfunded Partner Retirement Annuity Stream + Lump-Sum Keogh/401(k) Rollover & Estate Freeze
Warm Intro to Madeline M. Radcliffe: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
m.radcliffe@thomabravo.com · (305) 555-1354 · LinkedIn · Thoma Bravo Official Announcement · Jul 24, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · JUN 15, 2026 Jun 15, 2026 New York, NY / Austin, TX
$3.5M–$7.4M MD
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$7.4M MD Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: First Year on Partnership K-1 Draw + Quarterly Estimated Tax Reserve & Defined Benefit / Cash Balance Setup
Warm Intro to Samantha T. Sinclair: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
s.sinclair@vistaequitypartners.com · (212) 555-1391 · LinkedIn · Vista Equity Partners Official Announcement · Jun 15, 2026
POACHED SENIOR PM · MAY 12, 2026 May 12, 2026 New York, NY
$3.4M–$7.0M MD
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$7.0M MD Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus + Deferred Comp Buyout Make-Whole & Tax-Loss Harvesting Mandate
Warm Intro to Whitney C. Warren: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
w.warren@warburgpincus.com · (212) 555-1428 · LinkedIn · Warburg Pincus Official Announcement · May 12, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · MAR 20, 2026 Mar 20, 2026 New York, NY / Stamford, CT
$3.2M–$6.6M MD
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$6.6M MD Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: New Fund Vintage Carry Allocation (GP Co-Invest Commitment Loan + Delaware Dynasty Trust Transfer)
Warm Intro to Ananya H. Becker: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
a.becker@generalatlantic.com · (203) 555-1465 · LinkedIn · General Atlantic Official Announcement · Mar 20, 2026
PROMOTED TO EQUITY PARTNER · OCT 26, 2026 Oct 26, 2026 New York, NY
$3.8M–$6.8M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$6.8M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 Counsel to Equity K-1 Partner ($750K–$1.1M Mandatory Capital Buy-In Loan + PTET Multi-State Tax Structuring)
Warm Intro to Grace N. Cavanaugh: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
g.cavanaugh@kirkland.com · (212) 555-1502 · LinkedIn · Kirkland & Ellis LLP Official Announcement · Oct 26, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 25, 2026 Oct 25, 2026 New York, NY
$3.5M–$6.2M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$6.2M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Lateral Multi-Year Guaranteed Draw + Orphaned 401(k)/Keogh Rollover from Prior Partnership & Capital Contribution Financing
Warm Intro to Alexander V. Donovan: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
a.donovan@lw.com · (212) 555-1539 · LinkedIn · Latham & Watkins LLP Official Announcement · Oct 25, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 24, 2026 Oct 24, 2026 New York, NY
$4.5M–$8.2M Equity
Value / Comp: $4.5M–$8.2M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Counter-Cyclical Restructuring Bonus Surge + NY/NJ/CT Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Optimization
Warm Intro to Harrison D. Greenberg: via Daniel P. Rosen (Partner, Corporate & M&A, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz) Profile →
h.greenberg@wlrk.com · (212) 555-1576 · LinkedIn · Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz Official Announcement · Oct 24, 2026
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT · 8-K · OCT 23, 2026 Oct 23, 2026 New York, NY
$3.8M–$6.8M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$6.8M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Accelerated RSU/PSU Vesting + Strict 12-Month IRC §409A SERP Distribution Window & Tax-Managed Municipal Ladder
Warm Intro to Patrick J. Kaufman: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
p.kaufman@paulweiss.com · (212) 555-1613 · LinkedIn · Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP Official Announcement · Oct 23, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 22, 2026 Oct 22, 2026 New York, NY
$3.4M–$5.9M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$5.9M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: MD Promotion Unlocks Multi-Year Deferred RSU Vesting Cliff + Executive Deferred Comp (NQDC) Election Window
Warm Intro to Bradley P. Lindholm: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
b.lindholm@skadden.com · (212) 555-1650 · LinkedIn · Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP Official Announcement · Oct 22, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 21, 2026 Oct 21, 2026 New York, NY
$3.5M–$6.1M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$6.1M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Upfront Cash & Equity Replacement Grant + Prior Firm Deferred Pension/401(k) Consolidation
Warm Intro to Julian W. Mcgrath: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
j.mcgrath@stblaw.com · (212) 555-1687 · LinkedIn · Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP Official Announcement · Oct 21, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT · OCT 20, 2026 Oct 20, 2026 New York, NY
$3.6M–$6.4M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.6M–$6.4M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: 10-Year Unfunded Partner Retirement Annuity Stream + Lump-Sum Keogh/401(k) Rollover & Estate Freeze
Warm Intro to Richard E. Perelman: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
r.perelman@sullcrom.com · (212) 555-1724 · LinkedIn · Sullivan & Cromwell LLP Official Announcement · Oct 20, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 19, 2026 Oct 19, 2026 New York, NY
$3.5M–$6.3M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$6.3M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: First Year on Partnership K-1 Draw + Quarterly Estimated Tax Reserve & Defined Benefit / Cash Balance Setup
Warm Intro to Catherine K. Rutherford: via Daniel P. Rosen (Partner, Corporate & M&A, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz) Profile →
c.rutherford@cravath.com · (212) 555-1761 · LinkedIn · Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP Official Announcement · Oct 19, 2026
POACHED SENIOR PM · OCT 17, 2026 Oct 17, 2026 New York, NY
$3.4M–$6.0M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$6.0M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus + Deferred Comp Buyout Make-Whole & Tax-Loss Harvesting Mandate
Warm Intro to Genevieve R. Vanderbilt: via Daniel P. Rosen (Partner, Corporate & M&A, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz) Profile →
g.vanderbilt@davispolk.com · (212) 555-1798 · LinkedIn · Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP Official Announcement · Oct 17, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 15, 2026 Oct 15, 2026 New York, NY
$3.4M–$5.8M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$5.8M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: New Fund Vintage Carry Allocation (GP Co-Invest Commitment Loan + Delaware Dynasty Trust Transfer)
Warm Intro to Margaret A. Bannon: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
m.bannon@gibsondunn.com · (212) 555-1835 · LinkedIn · Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP Official Announcement · Oct 15, 2026
PROMOTED TO EQUITY PARTNER · OCT 14, 2026 Oct 14, 2026 New York, NY
$3.1M–$5.4M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.1M–$5.4M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 Counsel to Equity K-1 Partner ($750K–$1.1M Mandatory Capital Buy-In Loan + PTET Multi-State Tax Structuring)
Warm Intro to Sarah F. Cameron: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
s.cameron@weil.com · (212) 555-1872 · LinkedIn · Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP Official Announcement · Oct 14, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 12, 2026 Oct 12, 2026 Boston, MA / NYC
$3.2M–$5.5M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$5.5M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Lateral Multi-Year Guaranteed Draw + Orphaned 401(k)/Keogh Rollover from Prior Partnership & Capital Contribution Financing
Warm Intro to Arjun L. Devlin: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
a.devlin@ropesgray.com · (617) 555-1909 · LinkedIn · Ropes & Gray LLP Official Announcement · Oct 12, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 9, 2026 Oct 9, 2026 New York, NY / Chicago
$2.9M–$5.1M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.9M–$5.1M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Counter-Cyclical Restructuring Bonus Surge + NY/NJ/CT Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Optimization
Warm Intro to Meera S. Goldberg: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
m.goldberg@sidley.com · (312) 555-1946 · LinkedIn · Sidley Austin LLP Official Announcement · Oct 9, 2026
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT · 8-K · OCT 7, 2026 Oct 7, 2026 New York, NY
$2.8M–$4.9M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.8M–$4.9M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Accelerated RSU/PSU Vesting + Strict 12-Month IRC §409A SERP Distribution Window & Tax-Managed Municipal Ladder
Warm Intro to Elena B. Jennings: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
e.jennings@whitecase.com · (212) 555-1983 · LinkedIn · White & Case LLP Official Announcement · Oct 7, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 5, 2026 Oct 5, 2026 New York, NY
$3.0M–$5.2M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.0M–$5.2M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: MD Promotion Unlocks Multi-Year Deferred RSU Vesting Cliff + Executive Deferred Comp (NQDC) Election Window
Warm Intro to Benjamin G. Langdon: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
b.langdon@clearygottlieb.com · (212) 555-2020 · LinkedIn · Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP Official Announcement · Oct 5, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 2, 2026 Oct 2, 2026 New York, NY
$3.2M–$5.6M Equity
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$5.6M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Upfront Cash & Equity Replacement Grant + Prior Firm Deferred Pension/401(k) Consolidation
Warm Intro to Jonathan M. Mcallister: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
j.mcallister@debevoise.com · (212) 555-2057 · LinkedIn · Debevoise & Plimpton LLP Official Announcement · Oct 2, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT · OCT 1, 2026 Oct 1, 2026 New York, NY
$2.9M–$5.0M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.9M–$5.0M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: 10-Year Unfunded Partner Retirement Annuity Stream + Lump-Sum Keogh/401(k) Rollover & Estate Freeze
Warm Intro to Raymond T. Patel: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
r.patel@willkie.com · (212) 555-2094 · LinkedIn · Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP Official Announcement · Oct 1, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · SEP 28, 2026 Sep 28, 2026 New York, NY
$2.8M–$4.8M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.8M–$4.8M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: First Year on Partnership K-1 Draw + Quarterly Estimated Tax Reserve & Defined Benefit / Cash Balance Setup
Warm Intro to Charles C. Rostova: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
c.rostova@friedfrank.com · (212) 555-2131 · LinkedIn · Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP Official Announcement · Sep 28, 2026
POACHED SENIOR PM · SEP 18, 2026 Sep 18, 2026 New York, NY
$2.7M–$4.7M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.7M–$4.7M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus + Deferred Comp Buyout Make-Whole & Tax-Loss Harvesting Mandate
Warm Intro to Kevin H. Townsend: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
k.townsend@proskauer.com · (212) 555-2168 · LinkedIn · Proskauer Rose LLP Official Announcement · Sep 18, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · SEP 4, 2026 Sep 4, 2026 New York, NY / Boston
$2.6M–$4.6M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.6M–$4.6M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: New Fund Vintage Carry Allocation (GP Co-Invest Commitment Loan + Delaware Dynasty Trust Transfer)
Warm Intro to Sebastian N. Alverez: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
s.alverez@goodwinlaw.com · (617) 555-2205 · LinkedIn · Goodwin Procter LLP Official Announcement · Sep 4, 2026
PROMOTED TO EQUITY PARTNER · AUG 19, 2026 Aug 19, 2026 New York, NY / Palo Alto
$2.6M–$4.5M Equity
Value / Comp: $2.6M–$4.5M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 Counsel to Equity K-1 Partner ($750K–$1.1M Mandatory Capital Buy-In Loan + PTET Multi-State Tax Structuring)
Warm Intro to Charlotte V. Caldwell: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
c.caldwell@cooley.com · (415) 555-2242 · LinkedIn · Cooley LLP Official Announcement · Aug 19, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · JUL 24, 2026 Jul 24, 2026 Roseland, NJ / NYC
$1.8M–$3.4M Equity
Value / Comp: $1.8M–$3.4M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Lateral Multi-Year Guaranteed Draw + Orphaned 401(k)/Keogh Rollover from Prior Partnership & Capital Contribution Financing
Warm Intro to Hannah D. Deluca: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
h.deluca@lowenstein.com · (201) 555-2279 · LinkedIn · Lowenstein Sandler LLP Official Announcement · Jul 24, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · JUN 15, 2026 Jun 15, 2026 Newark, NJ / Stamford, CT
$1.4M–$2.6M Equity
Value / Comp: $1.4M–$2.6M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Counter-Cyclical Restructuring Bonus Surge + NY/NJ/CT Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Optimization
Warm Intro to Natalie J. Fletcher: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
n.fletcher@mccarter.com · (973) 555-2316 · LinkedIn · McCarter & English, LLP Official Announcement · Jun 15, 2026
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT · 8-K · MAY 12, 2026 May 12, 2026 Hackensack, NJ / NYC
$1.5M–$2.8M Equity
Value / Comp: $1.5M–$2.8M Equity K-1 Draw
Planning Hook: Accelerated RSU/PSU Vesting + Strict 12-Month IRC §409A SERP Distribution Window & Tax-Managed Municipal Ladder
Warm Intro to Sophia P. Hutchinson: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
s.hutchinson@coleschotz.com · (201) 555-2353 · LinkedIn · Cole Schotz P.C. Official Announcement · May 12, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · MAR 20, 2026 Mar 20, 2026 New York, NY
$3.2M–$6.5M MD
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$6.5M MD Comp + RSU Vesting
Planning Hook: MD Promotion Unlocks Multi-Year Deferred RSU Vesting Cliff + Executive Deferred Comp (NQDC) Election Window
Warm Intro to Siddharth W. Krauss: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
s.krauss@goldmansachs.com · (212) 555-2390 · LinkedIn · Goldman Sachs Official Announcement · Mar 20, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 26, 2026 Oct 26, 2026 New York, NY
$2.9M–$5.8M MD
Value / Comp: $2.9M–$5.8M MD Comp + RSU Vesting
Planning Hook: Upfront Cash & Equity Replacement Grant + Prior Firm Deferred Pension/401(k) Consolidation
Warm Intro to Deepak E. Manning: via Jonathan B. Sterling (Managing Director, Executive Financial Services (10b5-1 / Form 144 Desk), Morgan Stanley) Profile →
d.manning@morganstanley.com · (212) 555-2427 · LinkedIn · Morgan Stanley Official Announcement · Oct 26, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT · OCT 25, 2026 Oct 25, 2026 New York, NY
$3.0M–$6.0M MD
Value / Comp: $3.0M–$6.0M MD Comp + RSU Vesting
Planning Hook: 10-Year Unfunded Partner Retirement Annuity Stream + Lump-Sum Keogh/401(k) Rollover & Estate Freeze
Warm Intro to Matteo K. O'sullivan: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
m.osullivan@jpmorganchase.com · (212) 555-2464 · LinkedIn · J.P. Morgan Official Announcement · Oct 25, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 24, 2026 Oct 24, 2026 New York, NY
$5.5M–$11.0M Cash
Value / Comp: $5.5M–$11.0M Cash + Partnership Bonus
Planning Hook: First Year on Partnership K-1 Draw + Quarterly Estimated Tax Reserve & Defined Benefit / Cash Balance Setup
Warm Intro to Christopher R. Rosenberg: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
c.rosenberg@centerviewpartners.com · (212) 555-2501 · LinkedIn · Centerview Partners Official Announcement · Oct 24, 2026
POACHED SENIOR PM · OCT 23, 2026 Oct 23, 2026 New York, NY
$3.8M–$7.5M SMD
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$7.5M SMD Comp + Sign-On
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus + Deferred Comp Buyout Make-Whole & Tax-Loss Harvesting Mandate
Warm Intro to Kenneth A. Thornton: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
k.thornton@evercore.com · (212) 555-2538 · LinkedIn · Evercore Official Announcement · Oct 23, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 22, 2026 Oct 22, 2026 New York, NY
$3.2M–$6.4M MD
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$6.4M MD Comp + RSU Award
Planning Hook: New Fund Vintage Carry Allocation (GP Co-Invest Commitment Loan + Delaware Dynasty Trust Transfer)
Warm Intro to Samuel F. Abramowitz: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
s.abramowitz@lazard.com · (212) 555-2575 · LinkedIn · Lazard, Inc. Official Announcement · Oct 22, 2026
PROMOTED TO EQUITY PARTNER · OCT 21, 2026 Oct 21, 2026 New York, NY
$3.8M–$7.8M Partner
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$7.8M Partner Draw + Units
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 Counsel to Equity K-1 Partner ($750K–$1.1M Mandatory Capital Buy-In Loan + PTET Multi-State Tax Structuring)
Warm Intro to David L. Bradshaw: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
d.bradshaw@pjtpartners.com · (212) 555-2612 · LinkedIn · PJT Partners Inc. Official Announcement · Oct 21, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 20, 2026 Oct 20, 2026 New York, NY
$3.1M–$6.2M MD
Value / Comp: $3.1M–$6.2M MD Comp + RSU Vesting
Planning Hook: Lateral Multi-Year Guaranteed Draw + Orphaned 401(k)/Keogh Rollover from Prior Partnership & Capital Contribution Financing
Warm Intro to Lucas S. Cunningham: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
l.cunningham@moelis.com · (212) 555-2649 · LinkedIn · Moelis & Company Official Announcement · Oct 20, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 19, 2026 Oct 19, 2026 San Francisco, CA / NYC
$4.5M–$9.5M Partner
Value / Comp: $4.5M–$9.5M Partner Cash Distribution
Planning Hook: Counter-Cyclical Restructuring Bonus Surge + NY/NJ/CT Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Optimization
Warm Intro to Thomas B. Ferretti: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
t.ferretti@qatalyst.com · (415) 555-2686 · LinkedIn · Qatalyst Partners Official Announcement · Oct 19, 2026
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT · 8-K · OCT 17, 2026 Oct 17, 2026 New York, NY
$4.2M–$9.0M Base/Bonus
Value / Comp: $4.2M–$9.0M Base/Bonus + Carry Pool
Planning Hook: Accelerated RSU/PSU Vesting + Strict 12-Month IRC §409A SERP Distribution Window & Tax-Managed Municipal Ladder
Warm Intro to Claire G. Holbrook: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
c.holbrook@blackstone.com · (212) 555-2723 · LinkedIn · Blackstone Official Announcement · Oct 17, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 15, 2026 Oct 15, 2026 New York, NY / Greenwich, CT
$4.0M–$8.5M MD
Value / Comp: $4.0M–$8.5M MD Comp + Carry Vintage
Planning Hook: MD Promotion Unlocks Multi-Year Deferred RSU Vesting Cliff + Executive Deferred Comp (NQDC) Election Window
Warm Intro to Isabella M. Kirstein: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
i.kirstein@apollo.com · (203) 555-2760 · LinkedIn · Apollo Global Management Official Announcement · Oct 15, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 14, 2026 Oct 14, 2026 New York, NY
$4.0M–$8.8M Partner
Value / Comp: $4.0M–$8.8M Partner Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: Upfront Cash & Equity Replacement Grant + Prior Firm Deferred Pension/401(k) Consolidation
Warm Intro to Olivia T. Macallister: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
o.macallister@kkr.com · (212) 555-2797 · LinkedIn · KKR & Co. Inc. Official Announcement · Oct 14, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT · OCT 12, 2026 Oct 12, 2026 New York, NY / Los Angeles
$3.4M–$7.2M MD
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$7.2M MD Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: 10-Year Unfunded Partner Retirement Annuity Stream + Lump-Sum Keogh/401(k) Rollover & Estate Freeze
Warm Intro to Stephanie C. Nakamura: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
s.nakamura@aresmgmt.com · (212) 555-2834 · LinkedIn · Ares Management Official Announcement · Oct 12, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · OCT 9, 2026 Oct 9, 2026 New York, NY / Greenwich, CT
$3.2M–$6.8M MD
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$6.8M MD Comp + Units
Planning Hook: First Year on Partnership K-1 Draw + Quarterly Estimated Tax Reserve & Defined Benefit / Cash Balance Setup
Warm Intro to Vikram H. Ridealgh: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
v.ridealgh@blueowl.com · (203) 555-2871 · LinkedIn · Blue Owl Capital Official Announcement · Oct 9, 2026
POACHED SENIOR PM · OCT 7, 2026 Oct 7, 2026 New York, NY / San Francisco
$3.6M–$7.5M Partner
Value / Comp: $3.6M–$7.5M Partner Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus + Deferred Comp Buyout Make-Whole & Tax-Loss Harvesting Mandate
Warm Intro to Sanjay N. Subramanian: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
s.subramanian@sixthstreet.com · (415) 555-2908 · LinkedIn · Sixth Street Partners Official Announcement · Oct 7, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · OCT 5, 2026 Oct 5, 2026 New York, NY / Miami, FL
$4.5M–$12.0M PM
Value / Comp: $4.5M–$12.0M PM Payout + Sign-On
Planning Hook: New Fund Vintage Carry Allocation (GP Co-Invest Commitment Loan + Delaware Dynasty Trust Transfer)
Warm Intro to Luca V. Winslow: via David M. O'Connor (Head of Sector Portfolio Recruiting, Citadel (Surveyor Capital)) Profile →
l.winslow@citadel.com · (305) 555-2945 · LinkedIn · Citadel Official Announcement · Oct 5, 2026
PROMOTED TO EQUITY PARTNER · OCT 2, 2026 Oct 2, 2026 New York, NY / Greenwich, CT
$4.0M–$10.5M Pod
Value / Comp: $4.0M–$10.5M Pod PM Guarantee
Planning Hook: Transition from W-2 Counsel to Equity K-1 Partner ($750K–$1.1M Mandatory Capital Buy-In Loan + PTET Multi-State Tax Structuring)
Warm Intro to Daniel D. Blackwell: via David M. O'Connor (Head of Sector Portfolio Recruiting, Citadel (Surveyor Capital)) Profile →
d.blackwell@mlp.com · (203) 555-2982 · LinkedIn · Millennium Management Official Announcement · Oct 2, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · OCT 1, 2026 Oct 1, 2026 Stamford, CT / New York, NY
$3.8M–$9.5M PM
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$9.5M PM Comp + Deferred Award
Planning Hook: Lateral Multi-Year Guaranteed Draw + Orphaned 401(k)/Keogh Rollover from Prior Partnership & Capital Contribution Financing
Warm Intro to Lawrence J. Conway: via David M. O'Connor (Head of Sector Portfolio Recruiting, Citadel (Surveyor Capital)) Profile →
l.conway@point72.com · (203) 555-3019 · LinkedIn · Point72 Asset Management Official Announcement · Oct 1, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · SEP 28, 2026 Sep 28, 2026 New York, NY / Chicago
$3.5M–$8.5M Senior
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$8.5M Senior PM Guarantee
Planning Hook: Counter-Cyclical Restructuring Bonus Surge + NY/NJ/CT Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Optimization
Warm Intro to Theodore P. Faulkner: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
t.faulkner@bamfunds.com · (312) 555-3056 · LinkedIn · Balyasny Asset Management Official Announcement · Sep 28, 2026
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT · 8-K · SEP 18, 2026 Sep 18, 2026 New York, NY
$4.2M–$9.8M MD
Value / Comp: $4.2M–$9.8M MD Distribution
Planning Hook: Accelerated RSU/PSU Vesting + Strict 12-Month IRC §409A SERP Distribution Window & Tax-Managed Municipal Ladder
Warm Intro to Ethan W. Haverford: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
e.haverford@deshaw.com · (212) 555-3093 · LinkedIn · D. E. Shaw & Co. Official Announcement · Sep 18, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · SEP 4, 2026 Sep 4, 2026 Greenwich, CT
$3.0M–$6.8M Principal
Value / Comp: $3.0M–$6.8M Principal Distribution
Planning Hook: MD Promotion Unlocks Multi-Year Deferred RSU Vesting Cliff + Executive Deferred Comp (NQDC) Election Window
Warm Intro to Marcus E. Kensington: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
m.kensington@aqr.com · (203) 555-3130 · LinkedIn · AQR Capital Management Official Announcement · Sep 4, 2026
LATERAL PARTNER HIRE · AUG 19, 2026 Aug 19, 2026 New York, NY / Menlo Park
$3.8M–$8.2M MD
Value / Comp: $3.8M–$8.2M MD Carry + Cash
Planning Hook: Upfront Cash & Equity Replacement Grant + Prior Firm Deferred Pension/401(k) Consolidation
Warm Intro to Victor K. Lockwood: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
v.lockwood@silverlake.com · (415) 555-3167 · LinkedIn · Silver Lake Partners Official Announcement · Aug 19, 2026
SENIOR PARTNER RETIREMENT · JUL 24, 2026 Jul 24, 2026 Miami, FL / Chicago / NYC
$4.0M–$8.6M Partner
Value / Comp: $4.0M–$8.6M Partner Carry + Cash
Planning Hook: 10-Year Unfunded Partner Retirement Annuity Stream + Lump-Sum Keogh/401(k) Rollover & Estate Freeze
Warm Intro to Eleanor R. Montgomery: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
e.montgomery@thomabravo.com · (305) 555-3204 · LinkedIn · Thoma Bravo Official Announcement · Jul 24, 2026
PROMOTED TO PARTNER · JUN 15, 2026 Jun 15, 2026 New York, NY / Austin, TX
$3.5M–$7.4M MD
Value / Comp: $3.5M–$7.4M MD Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: First Year on Partnership K-1 Draw + Quarterly Estimated Tax Reserve & Defined Benefit / Cash Balance Setup
Warm Intro to Jacqueline A. Ramanathan: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
j.ramanathan@vistaequitypartners.com · (212) 555-3241 · LinkedIn · Vista Equity Partners Official Announcement · Jun 15, 2026
POACHED SENIOR PM · MAY 12, 2026 May 12, 2026 New York, NY
$3.4M–$7.0M MD
Value / Comp: $3.4M–$7.0M MD Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: Multi-Million Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus + Deferred Comp Buyout Make-Whole & Tax-Loss Harvesting Mandate
Warm Intro to Penelope F. Sterling: via Sarah L. Jenkins (Equity Partner, Private Equity & M&A, Kirkland & Ellis LLP) Profile →
p.sterling@warburgpincus.com · (212) 555-3278 · LinkedIn · Warburg Pincus Official Announcement · May 12, 2026
PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR · MAR 20, 2026 Mar 20, 2026 New York, NY / Stamford, CT
$3.2M–$6.6M MD
Value / Comp: $3.2M–$6.6M MD Comp + Carry
Planning Hook: New Fund Vintage Carry Allocation (GP Co-Invest Commitment Loan + Delaware Dynasty Trust Transfer)
Warm Intro to Valerie L. Weinberg: via Michael R. Vance (Managing Director, Industrials & M&A Advisory, Goldman Sachs) Profile →
v.weinberg@generalatlantic.com · (203) 555-3315 · LinkedIn · General Atlantic Official Announcement · Mar 20, 2026