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We're hosting an in-person conference in Washington, D.C. on December 3, 2026 with three panels of discussion covering all things Opportunity Zones. Learn more and register to attend here.

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Opportunity Zone 2.0 Equity: Transition and Capital Formation

Finding Capital Partners, Deals and the Nature of Opportunity Zones

Peter Sibilia

Peter Sibilia

Head of US Transactions

LaSalle Investment Management

Mike Tillman

Mike Tillman

Co-Founder, CEO

PTM Partners

Andrew Gibbs

Andrew Gibbs

Managing Director

Arctaris Impact Investors

Andrew Rudy

Andrew Rudy

Managing Director

Ackman-Ziff

Brian Gaudet

Brian Gaudet

Of Counsel

Greenberg Traurig

Jordan Brustein
Moderator

Jordan Brustein

Managing Director

Ackman-Ziff

Peter Sibilia

Head of US Transactions

LaSalle Investment Management

Peter Sibilia is Head of US Transactions at LaSalle. He is responsible for leading the firm’s US transactions platform, including sourcing, underwriting and execution across investment activity, working closely with Portfolio Management, Asset Management, and Research and Strategy teams.

Before joining LaSalle in 2026, Peter served as Managing Director at Rithm Capital and Chief Executive Officer of Adoor Residential, where he led investment strategy, portfolio performance and operating execution for a large single-family rental platform. Previously, he was Partner and Head of Investments at GreenBarn Investment Group, overseeing acquisitions and asset management across complex and special situation investments. Earlier in his career, Peter spent over 15 years at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, where he held senior acquisitions leadership roles and executed more than US $10 billion in transactions across core, value-add and opportunistic strategies.

Peter holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Seton Hall University and is a CFA Charterholder. He is an active member of the Urban Land Institute.

Andrew Rudy

Managing Director

Ackman-Ziff

Andrew joined Ackman-Ziff in June 2023 as a Director. He is responsible for the structuring and execution of debt and equity transactions including debt financing, mezzanine financing, preferred equity, joint venture equity, and programmatic equity across a range of asset classes.

Prior to joining Ackman-Ziff, Andrew was on the principal side at Strata Equity Group leading an industrial and retail investment vehicle where he was responsible for deal sourcing, underwriting, negotiating, conducting due diligence, capitalizing new investments, and asset management. Prior to Strata Equity Group, Andrew was at JLL in Los Angeles representing Kaiser Permanente across Southern California where he completed over 100 transactions across land acquisitions, build-to-suits, office acquisitions, and leasing. Prior to JLL, Andrew was an analyst at HFF in Washington, DC. Andrew has been involved in over $4.5 billion of acquisitions, refinancings, dispositions, and leasing activity.

Andrew is a member of YJP – New York and UJA Federation of New York. Andrew is a graduate of Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, double majoring in Finance and Management, and was a captain of the men’s golf team.

Brian Gaudet

Of Counsel

Greenberg Traurig

Brian Gaudet works with private and public companies to help design tax-optimal legal entity structures and day-to-day transaction flows. Brian has wide-ranging experience handling domestic and international transactional tax work for buyers, sellers, and investors as well as experience in state & local tax and tax incentive work, including Qualified Opportunity Zone transactions.

Brian also has Tax & Business practice experience that includes estate planning and trust & estate administration. Brian’s Corporate practice experience includes corporate governance & compliance, mergers & acquisitions, private equity, restructuring, and real estate structuring. He approaches issues tactically, with years of experience developing practical legal strategies for clients. For more than a decade, he served as the Head Tax Counsel at CVS Health.

Brian regularly writes on issues related to his tax practice, including IRS Source-of-Income Rules and Business Interest Deduction Limitations for Health Care Entities.

Why To Attend This Webinar

  • Navigating Policy Evolution: Opportunity Zone 2.0 represents significant changes to the regulatory landscape. Understanding the new framework is critical for investors and developers looking to maximize returns and compliance under updated rules.

  • Capital Formation Challenges: Finding and structuring capital for zone-based projects has become more complex. Learn how institutional investors, impact funds, and commercial players are adapting their strategies to meet evolving investor requirements.

  • Equity and Sustainable Growth: OZ 2.0 places greater emphasis on equitable community outcomes alongside financial returns. Stakeholders need clarity on balancing profit with meaningful local impact and long-term stability.

  • Competitive Advantage: With changing incentives and stakeholder expectations, early adopters who understand the new landscape will be better positioned to identify opportunities and structure deals effectively.

  • Transaction Complexity: From legal structuring to impact measurement, the technical requirements for OZ investments have expanded. Expert guidance on deals, documentation, and compliance protections is essential.

  • Institutional Interest Shift: Major institutional investors and impact-focused funds are recalibrating their OZ strategies. Understanding what's attracting (and deterring) capital is crucial for deal viability and fundraising success.

  • Cross-Sector Alignment: Success in OZ 2.0 requires alignment between real estate operators, investors, legal advisors, and communities. This panel brings together that full ecosystem for actionable insight.

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2:00 PM
Opportunity Zone 2.0 Equity: Transition and Capital Formation

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