Reflections on the Past, Present and Future of Women in Private Equity and Finance

In this episode of Deal Us In, hosts Phyllis Young, Ann Terrell Dorsett, and Kelsey Hitchcock welcome guests Xaviera Webb and Rebecca Rheney to the podcast. As newer, younger members of the McGuireWoods team, Xaviera and Rebecca bring a fresh perspective to this series.

In their first episode, the two McGuireWoods associates flip the script a little, asking the hosts themselves about their own careers, trajectories, and experiences as women in the private equity and finance space.

From industry changes over the course of the last decade to building lasting relationships between women in this sector, Phyllis, Ann, and Kelsey dive deep into the industry secrets they feel have helped them find lasting success.

This episode is teeming with advice for young professionals like Xaviera and Rebecca, who share openly about their own experiences in private equity and finance, and reflect on what it means for their budding careers.  

💡 Featured Guests 💡

Name: Xaviera Webb

What she does: Xaviera is a Corporate & Private Equity associate at McGuireWoods in Charlotte, NC, where she focuses on capital markets, venture capital, and emerging companies. 

Company: McGuireWoods          

Where to find Xaviera: LinkedIn 

Name: Rebecca Rheney

What she does: Rebecca is an associate at McGuireWoods in Raleigh, NC, where she primarily focuses on private equity and other financing transactions, as well as mergers and acquisitions. 

Company: McGuireWoods               

Where to find Rebecca: LinkedIn 

🗝️ Key Points 🗝️

Top takeaways from this episode 

Women supporting women through sponsorship is beneficial to everyone involved. Women in leadership roles help other women climb up the mountain.

There is still room to improve. Even with more women securing partner and leadership roles in firms, Phyllis, Ann, and Kelsey each agree that there is still room for women in private equity and finance to see more improvements in equality.

A strong sense of character will get you far. Each of these women has a strong sense of their own character.

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