Copisto

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Copisto Editor - Westlake Partners - July Newsletter.cpt
The Beacon
Westlake Partners Monthly
Volume 12, Issue 7
July 2026
westlakepartners.comChicago, ILEst. 2014
Westlake Expands into European Markets with Frankfurt Office
By Sarah Mitchell, Managing Director

After 18 months of planning, we are thrilled to announce the opening of our Frankfurt office, marking Westlake's first expansion outside North America. The 4,200 sq ft space in the Bankenviertel district will house our new European advisory team, led by former Deutsche Bank VP Marcus Hahn.

"This move positions us to serve our clients' cross-border needs directly," said CEO James Westlake. "Nearly 40% of our portfolio companies now have European operations."

Frankfurt Office
Q2 Performance
$2.4B
AUM
18.3%
YTD Return
Team News

Welcome to Priya Sharma (Analyst, NYC) and David Chen (VP, Operations). Congratulations to Maria Torres on her promotion to Senior Associate.

Upcoming Events
Jul 15
All-Hands Town Hall
Chicago HQ
Jul 22
Client Advisory Board
Virtual
Aug 3
Summer Family Picnic
Grant Park
Aug 18
Frankfurt Grand Opening
Frankfurt
Westlake Partners LLC | Confidential1
Compass Realty Group
Jennifer Walsh, Broker
(312) 555-0184
Just Listed
742 Elmwood Drive
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL 60614
$1,285,000
$412/sq ft
Front Exterior
Kitchen
Living Room
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,120
Sq Ft
2
Garage
2019
Built
Property Description

Stunning Lincoln Park brownstone with designer finishes throughout. Open-concept main level features 10-ft ceilings, white oak flooring, and a chef's kitchen with Thermador appliances and waterfall island. Primary suite includes a spa bath with heated floors and dual vanities. Private rooftop deck with skyline views. Steps from Oz Park, boutique shopping, and the Brown Line.

Highlights
Central air + radiant heat
Rooftop deck with gas line
White oak throughout
Smart home pre-wired
Walk score: 95
Private 2-car garage
JW
Jennifer Walsh
Broker | CRS, ABR | License #471.019284
jennifer@compassrealty.com
compassrealtygroup.com
The Riverside Foundation Presents
Annual Gala & Auction
An Evening of Impact
Saturday, September 20, 2026 | 6:00 PM | The Drake Hotel, Chicago
Evening Program
6:00
Cocktail Reception
Grand Foyer
6:45
Silent Auction Opens
Gold Coast Room
7:30
Welcome & Dinner
Remarks by Chair Linda Torres
8:15
Keynote Address
Dr. Amara Osei, Columbia University
8:45
Live Auction
12 curated lots
9:30
Dessert & Dancing
The Marcus King Trio
Auction Highlights
Lot 3
7-Night Amalfi Coast Villa
Est. $8,500
Lot 5
Private Chef Dinner for 12
Est. $4,200
Lot 8
Courtside Bulls Tickets (Season)
Est. $12,000
Lot 11
Original M. Torres Painting
Est. $6,500
Your Impact
2,400
Students served
$1.8M
Granted in 2025
14
Partner schools
Presenting Sponsors
Harmon Capital
LakeView Health
Pritzker Foundation
NorthStar Advisors
The Riverside Foundation | riversideimpact.orgAll proceeds support youth education programs

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Can Copisto really open my .pub files?

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You can export all your documents as PDFs before canceling. Your files are stored securely in the cloud and remain available for 90 days after cancellation so you have plenty of time to download everything.

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Canva is great for social media graphics but lacks proper page-layout tools for multi-page documents. InDesign is powerful but expensive, complex, and also can't open .pub files. Copisto sits right in the middle: purpose-built for page-layout publishing with a familiar interface that doesn't require design training.

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