Taco 'Bout Real Estate: What Even Is a Real Estate Fund?

Schedule

Tue Aug 19 2025 at 11:30 am to 01:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

9690 S 300 W building 5 room 101 | Sandy, UT

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John Pennington VI will be breaking down how real estate funds work, how they’re structured, and why they’re not just a Wall Street game.
About this Event

Taco 'Bout Real Estate: What Even Is a Real Estate Fund?

We’re excited to welcome John Pennington VI as our guest speaker for August. John is an experienced investment funds attorney who’s advised on over $10 billion in capital formations. He’ll be walking us through the ins and outs of real estate funds—how they’re structured, navigating the SEC, how RE funds work, and what matters most when you’re raising or placing capital.

Whether you’re a developer, investor, or just curious about how funds fit into the real estate landscape, this is a great opportunity to get clear, practical insight from someone who lives in this world every day.

Event Details:📅 Tuesday, August 19🕦 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM📍 9690 South 300 West, Building 5, Room 101, Sandy, UT

Grab some tacos, connect with great people, and hear from one of the top legal minds in private real estate funds.

Special thanks to our sponsor:Landmark Excavating, Inc. was established in 2003 and has seen remarkable growth since its early days with just a skid-steer and a modest dump truck. Today, Landmark is a leading general contractor specializing in heavy civil construction. Over the last decade, they’ve built strong partnerships with real estate developers, municipalities, service districts, and the Department of Transportation. Known for delivering high-quality work on time and at a fair price, Landmark Excavating is committed to safety, integrity, and excellence on every project.

Disclaimer:This event is for informational purposes only. Traverse Capital is not providing legal or investment advice. Attendees should consult with their own legal and financial advisors before making any investment decisions.


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John S. Pennington brings more than 13 years of legal and compliance experience, with a deep focus on investment funds, securities regulation, real estate transactions, and corporate governance. Mr. Pennington served as a Partner in the Investment Funds Group at Kirkland & Ellis LLP and advised on over $10 billion in capital formations across real estate, private equity, and credit platforms. Prior to Kirkland, Mr. Pennington served as Chief Compliance Officer at Sundance Bay, a multi-asset real estate investment firm with over $800 million in assets under management and led the firm’s registration as an SEC Registered Investment Adviser.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Pennington worked as an associate attorney at Bridge Investment Group. Mr. Pennington earned his Juris Doctor from Arizona State University and his Bachelor of Arts Brigham Young University. He is licensed to practice law in the states of New York and Utah and holds the Series 65 license.


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About Landmark Excavating, Inc.Founded in 2003, Landmark Excavating, Inc. has grown from a small operation with just a skid-steer and dump truck into one of Utah’s leading general contractors in the heavy civil construction space. Landmark has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality work on time and at a fair price, while maintaining an unwavering commitment to safety and excellence.

Over the past decade, Landmark has partnered with real estate developers, municipalities, special service districts, and the Utah Department of Transportation to deliver an impressive portfolio of infrastructure and development projects. Their team brings experience, professionalism, and problem-solving to every job site.

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Agenda

🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Networking and Tacos
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
Sponsor Spotlight
🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:00 PM
Speaker Presentation
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Raffle and More Networking
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9690 S 300 W building 5 room 101, 9690 South 300 West, Sandy, United States

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