BVA Group Partner Laurie-Leigh White recently participated in a meeting of the Valuation Advisory Committee of The ESOP Association, where leading professionals gathered to discuss key valuation topics affecting employee stock ownership plans.

Laurie-Leigh serves as a member of the committee, which brings together valuation experts and industry leaders to address evolving technical, regulatory, and market considerations impacting ESOP valuations. The meeting provided an opportunity for participants to exchange insights on current valuation challenges and best practices, as well as emerging issues affecting ESOP trustees, companies, and advisors.

Laurie-Leigh attended the meeting alongside BVA colleague Afshin Sayani, contributing to discussions on several important valuation topics currently shaping the ESOP landscape. She connected with fellow conference attendees, including Steve James and Melissa Thomas of SCJ Fiduciary Services, at dinner later that day.

Through participation in industry groups such as The ESOP Association’s Valuation Advisory Committee, BVA professionals remain engaged with ongoing developments in valuation standards and practices, helping ensure that clients benefit from informed perspectives and up-to-date expertise.