BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – Sheryl L. Cefali, a managing director at Duff & Phelps, LLC, spoke at the 2002 annual conference of The Committee of 200, a professional organization of pre-eminent women entrepreneurs and corporate leaders.

This group is generally regarded as the most prestigious of its type.

Ms. Cefali spoke at a panel on "Exit Strategies," explaining how buyers of businesses and investment bankers determine value for companies.