Women of Leadership Series

ACG NY Women of Leadership (WOL) was founded in 2008. While embracing and maintaining the principles and goals of ACG and the NY Chapter, WOL specifically focuses on facilitating connections between women leaders in the deal-making community so that they can share experiences, needs, contacts and overall, help one another succeed. The Women of Leadership Series is dedicated to providing female leaders a forum to connect and network. This series is hosted by the ACG NY Women of Leadership Committee.

UPCOMING EVENTS

September 17, 2017

2026 ACG NY Women of Leadership Series – Fall Edition

PAST EVENTS

June 2, 2026

Driving Deals! - Women of Leadership Annual Golf Clinic

Join us for our third year back at Westchester Country Club for this sell-out women’s event! The June 2nd edition of the Women of Leadership (WOL) Series will host female Middle Market professionals at a special Golf Clinic. Guests will enjoy an event filled day with networking and golf! Group lessons and Games will be led by Golf Pros accompanied by multiple opportunities for networking and potential dealmaking.

May 14, 2026

2026 ACG NY 13th Annual Women of Leadership Summit

The 13th Annual ACG New York Women of Leadership (WOL) Summit, taking place on May 14, 2026 at the New York Athletic Club, brings together 300+ female dealmakers, investors, and M&A professionals from across the nation for a high-impact day of deal sourcing, leadership development, and meaningful connection in the middle market.

March 24, 2026

2026 ACG NY Women of Leadership Series – March Edition

Finding Your Unique Edge as a Woman in the Middle Market
Join ACG New York’s next Women of Leadership Series event for an intergenerational discussion among professional women focused on the evolving strategies that overcome the obstacles of low representation and allow women to leverage their unique qualities to differentiate themselves beyond being the only woman in the room. We will discuss the challenges and opportunities of securing promotions, expanding networks, supporting others, and staying motivated at different phases of a long career.

February 5, 2026

ACG NY Women of Leadership Series – Winter Edition

Success in the middle market requires precision, agility, and the power to navigate a rapidly shifting landscape. On February 5th, ACG New York, in partnership with the Women of Leadership Committee, invites you to an exclusive evening at the iconic Classic Car Club Manhattan.

December 4, 2025

ACG NY Women of Leadership Series - Holiday Luncheon

Closing the Deal on Retention: Supporting Women in M&A Careers - This December join ACG New York and the Women of Leadership Committee for the 2nd Women in the Middle Market Holiday Luncheon. The afternoon will provide guests the opportunity to network and deal source with fellow female dealmakers and M&A partners in the Middle Market all while supporting our charity partner, Bottomless Closet.

September 18, 2025
Capital Connections & Canapés

Hosted at My Cooking Party, this hands-on culinary experience brings together industry colleagues for an evening of strategic networking—served with a side of gourmet creativity. The program consists a chef-led cooking class which includes lots of snacking with catered hors d’oeuvres on arrival, platters, passed desserts and all items made in the class.

June 18th 2025
ACG NY's 12th Annual Women of Leadership

The 12th Annual Women of Leadership Summit will welcome female dealmakers from across the nation for curated dealmaking, mentoring, interactive workshops, industry leading programming, market place, and networking all featured in our supportive push to help attendees ascend to new heights of success!

MAY 21st 2025
2025 Swing & Serve Social

Join us for our second year back at Westchester Country Club for this sell-out women’s event! The May 21st edition of the Women of Leadership (WOL) Series will host female Middle Market professionals at a special Golf and Tennis Clinic. Guests will enjoy an event filled day with networking, golf, and tennis. Group lessons and Games will be led by Golf and Tennis Pros accompanied by multiple opportunities for networking and potential dealmaking.

February 25th 2025
Invest In Your Team & Yourself: Strategies for Retention and Success with Parental Leave and Returning to Work
On February 25th, join ACG New York for an honest, expert panel discussion tackling the complexities of parental leave for employees and employers. You’ll gain valuable insights on how to successfully navigate parental leave negotiations, communicate with peers and managers, and return to work with confidence at firms of different types and sizes. The panel will also explore how employers can proactively create supportive parental leave policies that help retain top female talent. Packed with practical strategies and real-world experience and advice, this session is designed to empower women in finance and private equity to thrive before, during and after parental leave.

In addition to enlightening panel takeaways, guests will enjoy connecting with fellow female Middle Market Dealmakers and M&A partners at a Networking Reception with cocktails and canapes.

December 11th 2024

Inaugural Holiday Luncheon at The Central Park Boathouse
This December ACG New York hosts the Inaugural Women in the Middle Market Holiday Luncheon at the iconic Central Park Boathouse. The afternoon will feature “Views on the Post Election Economy” by Goldman Sachs Economist, Manuel Abecasis and a “2025 Debt Market Outlook” by Laura Ackerman, Vice President of Corporate Banking at Bank United. Guests will also have the opportunity to network and deal source with fellow female dealmakers and M&A partners in the Middle Market all while supporting Bottomless Closet, our charity partner. We hope you'll join us for an afternoon where the Middle Market Makes a Difference!

October 10th 2024
Power Moves: Women Shaping the Future of Dealmaking
Having leverage can make or break a deal – hear from trailblazing female leaders about their playbooks in high stakes PE negotiations. Join ACG New York for a panel discussion on how women are making power moves in the dealmaking world. The evening will gather Dealmakers and M&A Partners for an exciting discussion and networking reception.