We talk about private equity, what is it? Does private equity contribute to wealth and income inequality, erode confidence in shared services and institutions, and undermine faith in capitalism and democracy? Does private equity always work that way? Has private equity come to Maine? How can Maine protect its people from the worst outcomes?

• Brendan Ballou, former federal prosecutor and Special Counsel for Private Equity at the U.S. Department of Justice, author of the book, Plunder: Private Equity's  Plan to Pillage America.
• Hon. Traci Gere, Maine State Representative, (D-Kennebunkport), Housing and Economic Development Committee (Chair).
• Chris Noble, Policy Director, Private Equity Stakeholder Project,
• Pat Schwebler is Co-Director of the Cooperative Development Institute's New England Resident-Owned Communities (NEROC) Program. Her background is in real estate, finance, nonprofits, and business management.