Paddles, Pars & Transactions: How Paddle & Par was Conceived

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025

5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Paddle & Par

 31535 Southfield Rd

 Beverly Hills, MI 48025

The Detroit Chapter of AM&AA invites you to an evening where pickleball rallies, golf swings, and dealmaking conversations collide. At Paddle & Par, you’ll connect with fellow professionals in law, accounting, advisory, and private equity—all while enjoying some friendly competition, food, and cocktails.

Here’s what’s in store:
🎾 Pickleball & Golf Fun – Break the ice with some lighthearted competition on the pickleball courts and golf simulators.
🍕 Eats & Drinks – Keep your energy high with pizza, apps, and cocktails.
💡 Founder Story – Hear firsthand how Paddle & Par went from concept to reality, fueled by the vision of its founders and funding from Bank of Ann Arbor.
🤝 Connections That Count – Build relationships that can move deals forward and expand your professional circle in a unique, relaxed setting.

Bring your curiosity, your competitive spirit, and your best networking game. Come ready to play! Athletic or casual wear is encouraged. Locker rooms will be available on-site if you prefer to change before or after the event. Whether you’re swinging a paddle, lining up a putt, or sharing a drink, you’ll walk away with both stories and connections worth keeping.

The Blue Angels Way: Leadership Lessons from the Sky

Wednesday, October 15th, 2025

5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Victors Aviation

2676 Industrial Row

Troy, MI 48084

What can the world’s most elite pilots teach us about leading through complexity, building unstoppable teams, and performing under pressure?

At The Blue Angels Way: Leadership Lessons from the Sky, you will hear directly from Nathan Miller, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.) and former Blue Angel pilot, as he reveals the mindset and methods that keep fighter jets flying inches apart at hundreds of miles per hour.

Nate will share how the same focus, preparation, and trust that fuel aviation excellence also drive success in business, leadership, and M&A. Expect a rare and inspiring look into what it takes to operate at the highest level and how those lessons can elevate the way you lead and the way you close deals.

This evening is about more than insight. It is about connection, perspective, and stepping outside the ordinary to experience something unforgettable.

Join us for an evening that promises to inspire and energize.

🎃 Spooky Transactions: Tales from the Deal Side

Wednesday, October 29th, 2025

11:30 am – 1:00 pm

 IMA

95 South State Street 5th Floor Suite 1300

Salt Lake City, UT 84111

This October, join the AM&AA Utah Chapter for a Halloween-inspired event you won’t want to miss.

Spooky Transactions: Tales from the Deal Side is a candid panel discussion featuring seasoned M&A professionals who will share stories from transactions that almost fell apart—or did. From hauntingly close calls to deal dynamics that turned frightening, our panelists will reveal the lessons learned from the ghosts of deals past.

Expect insights, laughter, and maybe a few goosebumps as we pull back the curtain on real-life M&A missteps, recoveries, and red flags you should watch for.

Details:

11:30a Check-in, Networking & discussion with local deal professionals

12:00p Lunch and panel presentation

Dress code: Business casual (bonus points for Halloween flair)

Register now to reserve your spot!

M&A Deal Highlight-An Inside Look

Wednesday, November 5th, 2025

5:00 – 8:00 p.m. CT

Michigan and Wacker Room

110 Wacker Drive 4th Floor

Chicago, Illinois

Ever wonder what really happens behind the scenes of an M&A deal? Not the headlines, the inside story.

That is exactly what you will get at M&A Deal Highlight: An Inside Look. Prospect Partners will pull back the curtain on one of their transactions, sharing the real-world twists, turns and takeaways that make deals exciting (and sometimes a little messy). With Roger Schoenfeld guiding the conversation, expect a lively and candid discussion that brings deal-making to life.

Of course, no great evening is complete without good company and good food. You will mix and mingle with fellow M&A pros over cocktails and appetizers, swapping stories, insights and maybe even your next big idea.

Come for the inside scoop, stay for the connections!