Join Business Institutions for lunch and a casual conversation with our guest speakers, Brian Arnfelt (Greenberg Traurig) & Ryan McDonnell (Tyree & D'Angelo Partners).
Brian Arnfelt graduated from Northwestern in 2012 with a B.S. in Communication Studies and minors in Legal Studies and the Business Institutions Program. Brian graduated from The University of Michigan Law School in 2017 and worked for several years as a corporate attorney at Kirkland & Ellis in Chicago. From 2021 - 2023, Brian worked as an investment banker in the Investment Banking Division of William Blair in Chicago, focusing on mergers and acquisitions in the technology sector. In 2023, Brian returned to Kirkland and was elected as a partner in Kirkland’s mergers and acquisitions & private equity group. Brian worked for Neal & Leroy previously and is currently with Greenberg Traurig. Brian continues to remain actively involved at Northwestern through many functions, including as a member of the Northwestern University Leadership Circle Chicago Regional Board, committee member for his 5th- and 10th-year Northwestern reunions and member of the Northwestern Alumni Admission Council. Brian currently lives in the River North neighborhood of Chicago.
Brian looks forward to this upcoming discussion, and is happy to share his thoughts on a career in law, investment banking or similar professional services. Additional topics that will be discussed including navigating job recruiting, networking and striving to maintain a well-balanced lifestyle. Come ready for an active discussion!
Ryan has more than 10 years of experience working in roles focused on building relationships to create value. He is responsible for leading the TDP Resource Partner strategy & operations function within TDP and its portfolio companies. Ryan previously worked at McKinsey & Company serving global clients to meet strategic and operational objectives across industries. Prior to joining McKinsey & Company, Ryan worked in Education as both a consultant and a High School Math Teacher through Teach for America.
Ryan received an MBA from the Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago and a BA from Northwestern University.
Topics Covered:
-Open discussion / Q&A
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Custom lunches will be served. After registering, keep an eye out for an email asking for your lunch order.
You must register for “Lunch & Learn” to attend.
The Kapnick Lunch & Learn is a casual lunchtime chat event for Northwestern undergraduate students. Lunch & Learn is hosted by the Harvey Kapnick Center for Business Institutions.
Cost: Free. Undergrads only. Registration Required!
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