Lender-Workout and Capital Marketplace Joint Event
University Club Chicago, Chicago, IL
Thursday, September 17, 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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For the first time, TMA Chicago/Midwest is bringing together two of its most popular and well-attended programs, the Lender-Workout Panel and the Capital Marketplace, into one dynamic experience.
Traditionally held as separate events, this newly combined format creates a unique opportunity for professionals from across the lending, restructuring, turnaround, private credit, investment banking, legal, and advisory communities to connect, learn, and build relationships all in one setting. Attendees will gain valuable market insights from an expert panel discussion focused on the current lending and workout environment before transitioning into the highly anticipated Capital Marketplace networking reception.
Don't miss this invaluable afternoon of education, networking and connection.
Lauren Buysse is a senior banking executive with nearly two decades of commercial and corporate credit experience, specializing in restructuring, special assets, and distressed portfolio resolution. As Managing Director and Team Lead in the Special Accounts Management Unit at BMO Bank N.A., Lauren leads a team of relationship managers and analysts overseeing a portfolio of complex distressed accounts across diverse industries, ownership structures, and lending specialties. A skilled consensus-builder in large agency syndications and club deals, Lauren partners closely with stakeholders to execute disciplined resolution plans that maximize value in distressed situations. Lauren holds degrees in Finance and Accountancy from DePaul University.
Nathan Harrell serves as a Co-Head of the Portfolio Group at Monroe Capital LLC. Mr. Harrell has over 22 years of experience specializing in direct lending/private credit, underwriting, portfolio management, balance sheet restructurings and workouts. Prior to joining Monroe Capital in 2011, Mr. Harrell was an Assistant Vice President at Deerfield Capital Management, where he was responsible for the underwriting and monitoring of broadly syndicated and middle-market loans. Prior to Deerfield, he held similar roles at Pangaea Asset Management and CapitalSource Finance. Mr. Harrell began his career at JP Morgan Chase Bank as an underwriter for middle market transactions. Mr. Harrell earned his B.A. from the University of Chicago.
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