Overview (Program Summary)
A program hosted by:
ACC Greater PhiladelphiaAGENDA:
Wednesday, October 28th from 8:00 am TO 9:00 am — M&A Disputes: Recent Developments and Age-Old Wisdom (Dechert)
Despite harmonious beginnings, deals sometimes end in dispute. The speakers will discuss recent developments and common areas of dispute, including the recent wave of COVID-19 disputes, and lessons for deal-makers going forward.
Follow the Zoom link below to participate in the session.
https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/97239508580?pwd=TmR6MkhBS2p5SDl6b01iOWpORzVxQT09
Passcode: 568970
Wednesday, October 28th from 9:30 am to 10:30 am — Deal Considerations During Abnormal COVID-19 Times (Troutman Pepper)
Join us as we discuss COVID-related impacts on M&A and what to look out for as you negotiate deals. We’ll focus on impacts to reps and warranties, PPP loan treatment in deals, closing conditions and other areas to take into consideration to avoid potential pitfalls that can slow down or kill a deal.
Follow the Zoom link below to participate in the session.
https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/97239508580?pwd=TmR6MkhBS2p5SDl6b01iOWpORzVxQT09
Passcode: 568970
Thursday, October 29th from 8:00 am to 9:00 am — How Corporate Counsel Can Be Proactive and Reduce Risk in the Middle of Uncertainty (Dailey)
The year 2020 has changed how companies should evaluate risk and what they should say about their business. This presentation will focus on new SEC disclosure requirements, including COVID-19 related disclosures, as well as emerging litigation and SEC enforcement risks that companies should be prepared for as we head towards the end of 2020 and into 2021. We will provide practical tips to help you address emerging issues and mitigate risk.
Follow the Zoom link below to participate in the session.
https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/97239508580?pwd=TmR6MkhBS2p5SDl6b01iOWpORzVxQT09
Passcode: 568970
Thursday, October 29th from 9:30 am to 10:30 am — RECENT Trends in Governance (Faegre Drinker)
This session will examine some of the pressing issues that public companies are facing from a governance perspective, including key issues affecting board composition, climate change considerations and ESG disclosures. The panel will also discuss what they are seeing in terms of shareholder engagement, institutional investor focus and trends in charter and bylaw provisions.
Follow the Zoom link below to participate in the session.
https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/97239508580?pwd=TmR6MkhBS2p5SDl6b01iOWpORzVxQT09
Passcode: 568970
Click the button below to preregister for this two-day event! Your registration entitles you to attend all four sessions, or just one or two if that's what works for you. One Zoom link will get you into all sessions, and will be provided to each registrant prior to the beginning of the event.
Speakers
Wednesday, October 28th from 8:00 am TO 9:00 am — M&A Disputes: Recent Developments and Age-Old Wisdom
- Linda C. Goldstein, Partner, Dechert LLP
- Eric S. Siegel, Partner, Dechert LLP
- Robert S. De Leon, General Counsel & COO, Rimrock Capital
- Jessica Morton, Assistant General Counsel, FMC Corporation
Wednesday, October 28th from 9:30 am to 10:30 am — Deal Considerations During Abnormal COVID-19 Times
- P. Thao Le, Partner, Troutman Pepper
- Christopher A. Rossi, Partner, Troutman Pepper
- Lauren DeWitt, Executive Director and Associate General Counsel, BD&L, Strategy and Portfolio, Sandoz
Thursday, October 29th from 8:00 am to 9:00 am — How Corporate Counsel Can Be Proactive and Reduce Risk in the Middle of Uncertainty
- Jeffery A. Dailey, Attorney, Dailey LLP
- Gay Parks Rainville, Attorney, Dailey LLP
- Michael Yecies, Founder & Principal, MY Advisory Services
Thursday, October 29th from 9:30 am to 10:30 am — Current Trends in Corporate Governance
- Matthew H. Meyers, Partner, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
- Ariel Greenstein, Associate, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
- Lauren Platko, Senior Corporate Counsel, Hamilton Lane