Association of Corporate Counsel Webinar: What Every Board Member and GC Should Know About M&A

On January 11, Executive Committee Member and Chair of the Global Transactions Department Eva Davis spoke on an Association of Corporate Counsel webinar titled “What Every Board Member and GC Should Know About M&A.” Eva lead the conversation with Julie K. Xanders, General Counsel of Southwestern Law School, and Jolene A. Yee, General Counsel and Vice President – Government Affairs, of Delicato Family Wines. The program covered the twists and turns of leading the board of directors, the legal department, and the company through major M&A transactions. Topics included:

• The role of the gatekeepers, including the board of directors and the legal department
• How to manage risk while pursuing company M&A strategy
• Leading internal teams and external advisors through a deal process
• Balancing speed to closing and due diligence
• Planning for post-closing merged companies while managing antitrust risk
• Challenges of people, culture, and process through post-closing integration
• Navigating a regulated environment
• Different approaches when a company is the buyer vs. seller

This program was approved for 1 hour of CLE credit in CA, IL, NJ, NY, and TX.