Current Supporters
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Corporate Partners
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AREVA provides a response adapted to the needs of electricity generators in both nuclear energy and renewable energies. The range of solutions is comprised of an array of capabilities and technologies enabling competitive production that is safe and respectful of the environment. Visit www.areva.com. |
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Paulson & Co. is an investment management company founded in 1994 by John Paulson, the firm's current president and senior fund manager for all funds under management. Visit www.paulsonco.com. |
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Viacom International, Inc. connects with our diverse audiences everywhere they are. As a leading global entertainment content company, we know what our viewers want and proudly deliver it across the globe through television, motion pictures and a wide range of digital media. Visit www.viacom.com. |
Corporate Sponsors
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254 destinations in 124 countries. 1,500 daily flights. 398 aircraft. Visit www.airfrance.us. |
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CBRE is the global leader in real estate services. Each year, CBRE completes thousands of successful assignments - with clients from the gamut of industries. This volume creates market knowledge that allows them to seize opportunities, speed the business process and create the most thorough, precisely accurate picture of global commercial real estate conditions and trends. Visit www.cbre.com. |
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The Coca-Cola Company's mission is to refresh the world, inspire moments of optimism and happiness, create value and make a difference. Visit www.coca-cola.com. |
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Shearman & Sterling has been advising many of the world's leading corporations and financial institutions, governments and governmental organizations for more than 135 years. They are committed to providing legal advice that is insightful and valuable to clients. Visit www.shearman.com. |
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Banking is primarily a service industry, and the quality of Societe Generale's relationship with customers is at the heart of their service. That's the message behind the new Societe Generale Group signature "Building team spirit together". Visit www.sgcib.com. |
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United Water provide comprehensive, sustainable water and wastewater management solutions that promote public, economic, and environmental health. As both a utility owner and a contract services operator, United Water can tailor management and operational strategies to local needs and expectations. Visit www.unitedwater.com. |
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Since its founding in 1923, The Walt Disney Company and its affiliated companies have remained faithful to their commitment to produce unparalleled entertainment experiences based on the rich legacy of quality creative content and exceptional storytelling. The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise. Visit corporate.disney.go.com. |
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Founded in 1921, WeiserMazars LLP is one of the largest accounting and consulting firms in the nation and one of the largest serving the metropolitan New York and Greater Philadelphia areas. Visit www.mrweiser.com. |
Corporate Patrons
Altamont Corporation
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AXA Equitable - a leading financial protection company since 1859 – offers a variety of solutions that can help with your financial planning needs, including life insurance and annuities for retirement. The challenges of accumulating sufficient wealth for retirement in light of longer life expectancies; the possibility of rising inflation and interest rates; the uncertainties about how future tax legislation will impact wealth transfer; and the complexities of investing for the future make it imperative to have the right financial products and services to help you work towards your goals. Visit www.axa-equitable.com. |
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Baker & McKenzie defined the global law firm in the 20th century, and are redefining it to meet the challenges of the global economy in the 21st. They bring to matters the instinctively global perspective and deep market knowledge and insights of more than 3,750 locally admitted lawyers in 70 offices worldwide. Visit www.bakermckenzie.com. |
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BNP Paribas is one of the best rated banks in the world (Rated AA- by Standard & Poor's). The Group has one of the largest international networks with operations in more than 80 countries and counts with 200,000 employees. BNP Paribas has key positions in its three core businesses: Retail banking, Corporate & Investment Banking and Investment Solutions. Visit www.bnpparibas.com. |
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Crédit Agricole CIB, the Corporate & Investment Banking arm of the Crédit Agricole group, specialises in the businesses of capital markets and investment and corporate banking. Visit www.ca-cib.com. |
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In the United States, Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries have 45,000 professionals with a single focus: serving clients and helping them solve their toughest problems. They work in four key business areas — audit, financial advisory, tax and consulting. Visit www.deloitte.com. |
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Delta Air Lines serves more than 160 million customers each year. With its unsurpassed global network, Delta and the Delta Connection® carriers offer service to more than 350 destinations in nearly 70 countries on six continents. Visit www.delta.com. |
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DLA Piper is a global law firm with 76 offices across 30 countries and more than 4200 lawyers. It became one of the largest business law firms in the world in 2005 through a merger of unprecedented scope in the legal sector. Its clients range from multinational, Global 1000, and Fortune 500 enterprises to emerging companies developing industry-leading technologies. Visit www.dlapiper.com. |
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GDF SUEZ develops its businesses around a model based on responsible growth to confront the great energy and environmental challenges: meeting energy needs, insuring the security of supply, fighting against climate change, and optimizing the use of resources. Visit www.gdfsuez.com. |
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Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, GE Energy is a leading supplier of power generation and energy delivery technologies. Comprised of GE Power & Water, GE Energy Management, and GE Oil & Gas, GE Energy's business units work together to provide integrated products, services, and solutions in all areas of the energy industry. Visit www.ge-energy.com. |
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Lazard, one of the world's preeminent financial advisory and asset management firms, operates from 42 cities across 27 countries in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, Central and South America. With origins dating back to 1848, the firm provides advice on mergers and acquisitions, strategic matters, restructuring and capital structure, capital raising and corporate finance, as well as asset management services to corporations, partnerships, institutions, governments, and individuals. Visit www.lazard.com. |
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Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P. is a New York-based hedge fund sponsor. Funds under management include Pershing Square L.P. |
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Sullivan & Cromwell LLP provides the highest quality legal advice and representation to clients around the world. S&C comprises approximately 800 lawyers. They serve clients around the world through a network of 12 offices, located in leading financial centers in Asia, Australia, Europe and the United States. They are headquartered in New York.Visit www.sullcrom.com. |
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For over 170 years, the name Tiffany & Co. has been synonymous with romance, style, quality and luxury. Their story tells of the celebrities and heads of state who have worn their designs of gold, silver and precious stones; the groundbreaking designers who lent their vision; and, at the heart of it all, the growth of a New York City legend into a worldwide jewelry phenomenon. Visit www.tiffany.com. |
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Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz enjoys a global reputation as one of the world’s leading business law firms. Their deep experience in the fields of mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, takeovers and takeover defense, corporate and securities law, and corporate governance means that they regularly handle some of the largest, most complex and demanding transactions in the United States and around the world. Visit www.wlrk.com. |
Corporate Contributors
Alstom Transportation
BIC Corporation
Carlson Wagonlit Travel
Continental Airlines
Debevoise & Plimpton
Duane Morris
Eramet
Messiers Maris et Associés
Virgin Australia Airlines
Grantor Institutions
Florence Gould Foundation
Ford Foundation
Individuals and Private Foundations
Partner Level – $25,000 & aboveAnnCox Foundation Donor – $10,000 & aboveAmerican Society of the French Legion of Honor Benefactor – $5,000 & aboveAnonymous Fellow – $1,000 & aboveAnonymous |
Member – $500 & aboveM.C. Butler Associate Member – $250 & aboveJulien Allen |