Manatt partner Neil Faden will be speaking at the 5th Annual New Markets Tax Credits Workshop hosted by NYCEDC in New York. The workshop will take place at the Place University Schimmel Center on Wednesday, January 13, 2009 at 7:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. eastern time. Faden will kick off the “Overview of NMTCs and Case Studies” panel with a presentation introducing the basics of the program, including an overview of the Brooklyn Scholars transaction. This workshop is an opportunity for developers, not-for-profits, investors, and others to share information on how the NMTC program can help finance real estate projects in low-income communities throughout the five boroughs of New York City.