Det Beal, a partner in the Corporate Practice Group in the New Orleans office, presented during The Legal Brief: Gulf South Angels Webinar Series on October 7, 2026. Det's presentation "Pooling Investment Capital, Navigating Compliance" provided an overview of the legal landscape surrounding pooled investment structures and the Investment Company Act and Investment Advisers Act of 1940. He also explored the legal and regulatory considerations investors should understand when participating in pooled investment vehicles, including special purpose vehicles, sidecars, and private funds, so they can approach these opportunities with greater confidence and awareness.