Professionals

Michael Fairclough provides general oversight of legal matters, coordinates the work of outside counsel, participates in legal due diligence, and assists with the negotiation and documentation of transactions. Previously, he was a senior partner at O’Melveny & Myers LLP. His practice emphasized mergers and acquisitions, general corporate work and the representation of private equity firms, investment advisors and mutual funds. Michael earned a juris doctor degree from the University of Utah. He is a member of the State Bar of California.

Dave Reed is responsible for sourcing investment opportunities, cultivating relationships with industry leading executives and performing company and industry due diligence. Prior to joining SEP, he worked as a Director in business development for six years at The Gores Group, a private equity firm. Dave received a bachelor’s degree in economics from Pepperdine University.

Nico Cifarelli is responsible for sourcing investment opportunities, cultivating relationships with industry leading executives and performing company and industry due diligence.
Prior to joining SEP, he specialized in sourcing real estate investment opportunities for a regional financial institution. Nico received a bachelor's degree from California State Polytechnic University.

Jonelle Jue is responsible for the financial management of the firm and its limited partnerships including accounting, tax and reporting functions. Prior to joining SEP, Jonelle was a senior manager at Ernst & Young LLP. Jonelle received a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Washington and a master’s degree in taxation from Golden Gate University. She is a certified public accountant.

Christmas Abellanosa is responsible for the firm’s operational and administrative matters. In addition, she assists with various limited partnership matters, including marketing, capital calls, distributions and reporting. Christmas received a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of the Philippines.