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The panel on governance, underwriting and due diligence featured seasoned bankers Gino De Bernardo (Comerica), Mike Henry (US Bank) and Guy Simpson (Bridge Bank), experienced lawyers Anthony Pirraglia (Loeb & Loeb) and Joe...more
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