The World of Green Finance - POSTPONED

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***PLEASE NOTE: This program has been POSTPONED to the spring semester 2010. Please check back for a notice of the new date in the near future****

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About the Program

The Sustainable Business Club in collaboration with the Zicklin Center for Corporate Integrity, the Zicklin Finance and Investment Club and the Zicklin Women In Business Club is proud to present "The World of Green Finance" with Michelle Riley of Good Energies.

The area of sustainable investing is not only growing, but thriving. Companies' ESG positions are now being factored into valuations as a key determinant for financial viability and success (Goldman Sachs Environmental Report, 2008). Ms. Riley's presentation will be aimed at explaining these opportunities from the perspective of a top venture capital firm renowned for specializing in this space.

With a focus on renewable energy and energy efficiency, Good Energies invests across all life cycles of companies. Good Energies' industry experience and financial strength encourage a reliable long-term partnership with outstanding growth potential for the companies in which they invest. Come join us for what is sure to be an educational insight into the world of green venture capital!

Topics will include:

• A brief overview of the venture capital industry
• A company overview
• How Good Energies distinguishes itself from competitors
• Ms. Riley's role in the company
• Criteria used to analyze investments
• Operating in this economic crisis
• Question and answer session

Featuring

Michelle Riley
General Counsel, Good Energies
VP Legal, COFRA Holding

Prior to joining COFRA, Michelle Riley was Vice President and Co-General Counsel of ICON Capital Corp., a global asset manager and specialty finance company based in New York. Prior to joining ICON, Michelle worked in private practice in the New York and London offices of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, where she specialized in cross-border mergers & acquisitions and transactional private equity.

Before joining Paul, Weiss, Michelle worked in private practice in the London office of Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, where she specialized in cross-border mergers & acquisitions, private equity fund formation and project finance. Michelle received her law degree from Yale Law School, where she was Editor-in-Chief of the Yale Journal on Regulation. She also holds academic degrees from The George Washington, D. C. University and Oxford University and is admitted to the New York bar.

Michelle Riley is also responsible for legal matters of COFRA NY and Bregal.

The presentation begins with lunch at 12:30 p.m.

Sponsors

Sustainable Business Club, Net Impact at Baruch College - is the student organization dedicated to issues such as corporate social responsibility, social entrepreneurship, green marketing, socially responsible investing, and renewable energy. Learn more at www.sustainablebusinessclub.com/.

The Robert Zicklin Center for Corporate Integrity - forum for discussion of a broad range of contemporary issues confronting US corporations and capital markets. Learn more at zicklin.baruch.cuny.edu/centers/cci/.

Zicklin Graduate Finance and Investment Club - aims to make the education and experience at Baruch holistic, by continuously augmenting member's knowledge with exposure to industry experts and increased awareness of the Finance and Investments world. Learn more at www.zgfic.com/.

Zicklin Women in Business Club - seeks to empower women in Zicklin's business programs with knowledge and strategies that will help them deal with the challenges they face in the business world. The club plans to present a variety of interactive events and networking parties for students, executives, and alumni. All graduate students are welcome to attend meetings and events. Contact: zicklinwomeninbusiness@yahoo.com