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Join UJA’s Trusts & Estates Group for our annual CLE/CPE event on Artful Assets: Financial Considerations for Art Collectors, Fiduciaries, and Estates. Moderated by Joanna Ostrem, our panel of esteemed speakers, Samantha Anderson, Sayuri Ganepola, Jason Pollack, and Connie Vu, will discuss the economics of managing art collections, focusing on auction sale finances and art loans for both collectors and estates.

We will also hear from Ronni G. Davidowitz, partner at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, who will present our annual New York legislative update.

Your attendance and support will allow UJA to continue helping those in need, whether they’re in New York, Israel, or elsewhere around the world.

Attendees can receive one hour of CLE and/or CPE credit.

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SAMANTHA ANDERSON

Art Law Attorney, Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

Samantha Anderson is an art law practice attorney in the firm’s Art and Museum Law practice. Prior to joining the firm, Samantha served as in-house counsel to an international art advisory and Sotheby’s auction house, where she was vice president in their Fiduciary Client Group. She advises clients on a broad range of issues in the art industry, including transactional matters such as private sales and consignments; commissions of art; artist representation; and various estate, planning, and philanthropic matters surrounding complex collections, including valuation issues. Samantha is a frequent speaker on art law topics and holds various leadership and board positions.

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SAYURI GANEPOLA

Art Finance, Global Managing Director, Christie’s

Sayuri Ganepola is the art finance, global managing director and co-chairman of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion for the Americas at Christie’s. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania and earning her M.B.A. at the Darden School at the University of Virginia, Sayuri gained extensive experience in wealth management, structured finance, and investment banking at Merrill Lynch, Standard and Poor’s, and Lehman Brothers, before completing a master’s degree from Christie’s Education. During her career at Christie’s, she has held numerous leadership positions, building on her finance acumen and strong knowledge of the art and capital markets. Prior to her...

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JASON POLLACK

Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Americas, Christie’s

Jason Pollack is senior vice president and general counsel, Americas, at Christie's, based in New York. In this role, Jason oversees the legal function throughout the Americas and is a member of the Americas executive team. He joined Christie’s in June 2015. Jason started his legal career as an associate in the Antitrust & Trade Regulation group in the New York office of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, and then joined AkzoNobel, a Dutch international paint and chemicals company, for which he ultimately became general counsel of the Americas. Jason is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and the Fordham University School of Law.

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CONNIE VU

VP, Business Director, Commercial Finance, Christie’s

Prior to joining Christie’s, Connie Vu spent eight years at another auction house in their art lending function, and was most recently at BlackRock, where she covered family offices, foundations, endowments, and pension funds. Her primary area of focus in Commercial Finance is the 20/21 cluster in New York. She also chairs Christie’s Corporate Social Responsibility Function, championing Christie’s responsible culture goals. Connie holds a bachelor of arts in art history from Wellesley College.

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JOANNA OSTREM

Senior Vice President, Co-Head, Trusts, Estates & Appraisals, Christie’s

Joanna Ostrem is head of the Trusts, Estates, & Appraisals Department and oversees coverage of the entire Trust and Estates community for the Americas. She leads the efforts in bringing important collections to market for sale and assists clients and advisors through auction, private sales, and appraisal services. Joanna is a strong advocate for her clients and always
ensures a seamless experience. 

Since joining Christie’s, Joanna has managed significant pieces of business, including the sale of The Collection of Mrs. Sidney F. Brody; Thirtyfive Works by Ed Ruscha from The Clarke Collection, The Surrealist World of Rosalind Gersten Jacobs and Melvin Jacobs,...

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New York Legislative Update

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RONNI G. DAVIDOWITZ

Partner, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Ronni G. Davidowitz helps clients sort out the legal, business, tax, and personal issues that can arise when planning their estates or managing their wealth. As the head of Katten’s New York Private Wealth practice, she understands that listening and being responsive are two of the most important services she can bring to her client relationships.

Leadership

Chair 
Jackie Garrod, Northern Trust 
  
Vice Chairs 
Hannah W. Mensch, Ehrenkranz Partners L.P. 
Daniel M. Yarmish, Loeb & Loeb LLP 

Event Chairs 
Nancy Shavel Gabel, Evercore 
Sean R. Weissbart, Blank Rome LLP 

Education Chair 
Alex E. Waxenberg, Dentons



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