We have the privilege of hosting Laila Assanie, a senior business economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, as our esteemed speaker.

Laila brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. As a member of the Research Department’s regional group, she conducts research on regional economic issues, produces articles for various bank publications, and contributes to the Dallas Fed’s website. Her other responsibilities include briefing the Bank’s president on regional economic conditions, coordinating the production of various economic updates and indicators for the Dallas Fed website, and writing the Eleventh District Beige Book—the Bank’s survey of regional economic conditions. Laila holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Northwestern University and a master’s in economics and finance from the London School of Economics.

Laila will cover several topics relevant to our industry, including regional DFW and national economic outlook, tariffs, ongoing regulatory changes, labor market, etc.