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Why you should attend

The M&A markets continue to surprise and confound the experts. With the equity markets climbing into record territory in early 2013 and the debt markets continuing to experience favorable pricing, the environment seems ripe for a strong M&A rebound. Yet the M&A market remains choppy. The volatility in deal activity creates challenges and rewards preparedness. Now more than ever, it is critical for dealmakers and their counsel to stay abreast of the latest trends and forecasts. With the presidential election and the fiscal cliff behind us, will the slowly recovering markets of the last year give way to a faster-paced resurgence in 2013? How will buyers and sellers adjust their behavior in response to recent experience? How will economic developments drive merger strategy and tactics? How should companies be preparing for approaches by activists? Join our expert faculty of lawyers, general counsels, regulators and investment bankers as we explore the fascinating state of M&A and the trends you need to be aware of for the year ahead.

What you will learn

  • Tactics for dealing with activists and proxy advisors
  • How to navigate the latest developments in Delaware Law
  • Advising boards of directors based on recent lessons learned
  • Recent developments in private equity transactions
  • SEC and antitrust developments

Who should attend

This seminar is geared to attorneys in private practice, in-house counsel, and other business professionals who seek a practical overview of key issues that arise in the dealmaking process.

PLI Group Discounts

Groups of 4-14 from the same organization, all registering at the same time, for a PLI program scheduled for presentation at the same site, are entitled to receive a group discount. For further discount information, please contact membership@pli.edu or call (800) 260-4PLI.

PLI Can Arrange Group Viewing to Your Firm

Contact the Groupcasts Department via email at groupcasts@pli.edu for more details.

Cancellations

All cancellations received 3 business days prior to the program will be refunded 100%. If you do not cancel within the allotted time period, payment is due in full. You may substitute another individual to attend the program at any time.

Please plan to arrive with enough time to register before the conference begins. A networking breakfast will be available upon your arrival.

9:00 Current Landscape
  • Overview of the M&A market
  • What dealmakers are focused on
  • Key drivers in the current environment
George Bilicic, R. Scott Falk, Sarkis Jebejian, Dusty Philip

10:00 Delaware Law Developments
  • Renewed focus on standstills
  • Shareholder litigation trends
  • Evolution in Chancery Court jurisprudence
  • Tips to minimize risk
Raymond J. DiCamillo, Hon. J. Travis Laster, Damien R. Zoubek

11:00 Networking Break

11:15 SEC Developments in M&A
  • Assessing 2013 proxy access shareholder proposals
  • Regulation 13D rulemaking initiatives
  • The latest SEC guidance on merger proxy disclosure
Paul L. Choi, Perry J. Hindin, Jodi A. Simala

12:15 Lunch Break

1:15 The State of the Art in Private Equity
  • The fundamentals driving the current LBO environment
  • Cutting-edge financing structures
  • Special considerations in corporate carveouts
Jon A. Ballis, Cary A. Kochman, Thomas S. Souleles

2:15 Regulatory Issues for the M&A Lawyer
  • CFIUS Approval in a sensitive environment
  • Industries under the spotlight
  • What regulators look for in 4(c) documents
  • Allocating antitrust risk in contracts
Patricia Brink, Deborah L. Feinstein, Mark E. Plotkin

3:15 Networking Break

3:30 Dealing with Activists and Proxy Advisors
  • The current focus of activist campaigns
  • Interacting with activists and ISS
  • Navigating constructive shareholder relations
Daniel H. Burch, Joele Frank, Rodney M. Miller

4:30 Ethical Issues for the Corporate Lawyer
  • Recognizing conflicts of interest in time
  • Obligations of confidentiality
  • Issues of candor in negotiations
R. Scott Falk, Sarkis Jebejian, Wendy J. Muchman

5:30 Adjourn
Co-Chair(s)
R. Scott Falk ~ Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Mark I. Greene ~ Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Sarkis Jebejian ~ Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Speaker(s)
Jon A. Ballis ~ Kirkland & Ellis LLP
George Bilicic ~ Vice Chairman of Investment Banking, Global Head of Power, Energy & Infrastructure, Lazard
Patricia Brink ~ Director of Civil Enforcement, Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of Justice
Daniel H. Burch ~ Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, MacKenzie Partners, Inc.
Paul L. Choi ~ Sidley Austin LLP
Raymond J. DiCamillo ~ Richards, Layton & Finger
Deborah L. Feinstein ~ Director of the Bureau of Competition, Federal Trade Commission
Joele Frank ~ Managing Partner, Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher
Perry J. Hindin ~ Special Counsel, Office of Mergers and Acquisitions, Division of Corporation Finance, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Cary A. Kochman ~ Managing Director, Head of North American Mergers & Acquisitions and Co-Head of Chicago Office, Citigroup
Hon. J. Travis Laster ~ Vice Chancellor, Delaware Court of Chancery
Rodney M. Miller ~ Managing Director, Mergers and Acquisitions Group, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
Wendy J. Muchman ~ Chief of Litigation and Professional Education, Chicago Office, Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission
Dusty Philip ~ Global Head of Industrials, Investment Banking Division, Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Mark E. Plotkin ~ Covington & Burling LLP
Jodi A. Simala ~ Mayer Brown LLP
Thomas S. Souleles ~ Managing Director, Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC
Damien R. Zoubek ~ Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Program Attorney(s)
Grace E. O'Hanlon ~ Practising Law Institute

Chicago Seminar Location

University of Chicago Gleacher Center, 450 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60611. (312) 464-8787.

Chicago Hotel Accommodations

InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, 505 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611. (800) 628-2112. Please contact hotel directly in order to receive the preferred rate. When calling, please mention PLI and the name of the program you are attending. The cut-off date for the preferred rate is August 28, 2013.

Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, 301 E. North Water Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611. (312) 464-1000. When calling, please mention PLI and the name of the program you are attending. The cut-off date for the preferred rate is August 18, 2013.

PLI programs qualify for credit in all states that require mandatory continuing legal education for attorneys. Please be sure to check with your state and the credit calculator to the right for details.


Please check the CLE Calculator above each product description for CLE information specific to your state.

Special Note: In New York, newly admitted attorneys may receive CLE credit only for attendance at "transitional" programs during their first two years of admission to the Bar. Non-traditional course formats such as on-demand web programs or recorded items, are not acceptable for CLE credit. Experienced attorneys may choose to attend and receive CLE credit for either a transitional course or for one geared to experienced attorneys.  All product types, including on-demand web programs and recorded items, are approved for experienced attorneys.

Please Note: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. PLI programs may qualify for credit based on the requirements outlined in the MCLE Regulations and Ariz. R. Sup. Ct. Rule 45.

If you have already received credit for attending some or the entire program, please be aware that state administrators do not permit you to accrue additional credit for repeat viewing even if an additional credit certificate is subsequently issued.

Credit will be granted only to the individual on record as the purchaser unless alternative arrangements (prearranged groupcast) are made in advance.

Why you should attend

The M&A markets continue to surprise and confound the experts. With the equity markets climbing into record territory in early 2013 and the debt markets continuing to experience favorable pricing, the environment seems ripe for a strong M&A rebound. Yet the M&A market remains choppy. The volatility in deal activity creates challenges and rewards preparedness. Now more than ever, it is critical for dealmakers and their counsel to stay abreast of the latest trends and forecasts. With the presidential election and the fiscal cliff behind us, will the slowly recovering markets of the last year give way to a faster-paced resurgence in 2013? How will buyers and sellers adjust their behavior in response to recent experience? How will economic developments drive merger strategy and tactics? How should companies be preparing for approaches by activists? Join our expert faculty of lawyers, general counsels, regulators and investment bankers as we explore the fascinating state of M&A and the trends you need to be aware of for the year ahead.

What you will learn

  • Tactics for dealing with activists and proxy advisors
  • How to navigate the latest developments in Delaware Law
  • Advising boards of directors based on recent lessons learned
  • Recent developments in private equity transactions
  • SEC and antitrust developments

Who should attend

This seminar is geared to attorneys in private practice, in-house counsel, and other business professionals who seek a practical overview of key issues that arise in the dealmaking process.

PLI Group Discounts

Groups of 4-14 from the same organization, all registering at the same time, for a PLI program scheduled for presentation at the same site, are entitled to receive a group discount. For further discount information, please contact membership@pli.edu or call (800) 260-4PLI.

PLI Can Arrange Group Viewing to Your Firm

Contact the Groupcasts Department via email at groupcasts@pli.edu for more details.

Cancellations

All cancellations received 3 business days prior to the program will be refunded 100%. If you do not cancel within the allotted time period, payment is due in full. You may substitute another individual to attend the program at any time.

Please plan to arrive with enough time to register before the conference begins. A networking breakfast will be available upon your arrival.

9:00 Current Landscape

  • Overview of the M&A market
  • What dealmakers are focused on
  • Key drivers in the current environment

Michael Carr, Mark I. Greene, Sarkis Jebejian, Antonio F. Weiss

10:00 Delaware Law Developments

  • Renewed focus on standstills
  • Shareholder litigation trends
  • Evolution in Chancery Court jurisprudence
  • Tips to minimize risk

Hon. J. Travis Laster, Kenneth J. Nachbar, Damien R. Zoubek

11:00 Networking Break

11:15 SEC Developments in M&A

  • Assessing 2013 proxy access shareholder proposals
  • Regulation 13D rulemaking initiatives
  • The latest SEC guidance on merger proxy disclosure

Nicholas P. Panos, Melissa Sawyer, Ann Beth Stebbins

12:15 Lunch Break

1:15 The State of the Art in Private Equity

  • The fundamentals driving the current LBO environment
  • Cutting-edge financing structures
  • Special considerations in corporate carveouts

Ronald Cami, Carmen M. Molinos, Taurie M. Zeitzer

2:15 Regulatory Issues for the M&A Lawyer

  • CFIUS Approval in a sensitive environment
  • Industries under the spotlight
  • What regulators look for in 4(c) documents
  • Allocating antitrust risk in contracts

Patricia Brink, Deborah L. Feinstein, Mark E. Plotkin

3:15 Networking Break

3:30 Dealing with Activists and Proxy Advisors

  • The current focus of activist campaigns
  • Interacting with activists and ISS
  • Navigating constructive shareholder relations

Daniel H. Burch, Henry Gosebruch, Lopa Patel Zielinski

4:30 Ethical Issues for the Corporate Lawyer

  • Recognizing conflicts of interest in time
  • Obligations of confidentiality
  • Issues of candor in negotiations

Mark I. Greene, Sarkis Jebejian, Jennifer A. Paradise

5:30 Adjourn

Co-Chair(s)
R. Scott Falk ~ Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Mark I. Greene ~ Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Sarkis Jebejian ~ Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Speaker(s)
Patricia Brink ~ Director of Civil Enforcement, Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of Justice
Daniel H. Burch ~ Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, MacKenzie Partners, Inc.
Ronald Cami ~ General Counsel, TPG Capital, L.P.
Michael Carr ~ Head of M&A, Americas, Investment Banking Division, Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Deborah L. Feinstein ~ Director of the Bureau of Competition, Federal Trade Commission
Henry Gosebruch ~ Managing Director, Mergers & Acquisitions, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
Hon. J. Travis Laster ~ Vice Chancellor, Delaware Court of Chancery
Carmen M. Molinos ~ Managing Director, Morgan Stanley, Investment Banking Division
Kenneth J. Nachbar ~ Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP
Nicholas P. Panos ~ Senior Special Counsel, Office of Mergers and Acquisitions, Division of Corporation Finance, Securities & Exchange Commission
Jennifer A. Paradise ~ White & Case LLP
Mark E. Plotkin ~ Covington & Burling LLP
Melissa Sawyer ~ Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Ann Beth Stebbins ~ Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Antonio F. Weiss ~ Global Head of Investment Banking, Lazard
Taurie M. Zeitzer ~ Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Lopa Patel Zielinski ~ Director and Senior Counsel, Corporate Governance, TIAA-CREF
Damien R. Zoubek ~ Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Program Attorney(s)
Grace E. O'Hanlon ~ Practising Law Institute
New York City Seminar Location

PLI New York Center, 810 Seventh Avenue at 53rd Street (21st floor), New York, New York 10019. Message Center, program days only: (212) 824-5733.

New York City Hotel Accommodations

The New York Hilton & Towers, 1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10019. 1 block from PLI Center. Reservations 1-800-HILTONS or, 1-877-NYC-HILT. Please mention that you are booking a room under the Practising Law Institute Corporate rate and the Client File # is 0495741. You can also make reservations online to access Practising Law Institute rates.

The Warwick New York Hotel, 65 West 54th Street New York, NY 10019. 1 block from PLI Center. Reservations 800-223-4099 or, hotel direct 212-247-2700. Please mention that you are booking a room under the Practising Law Institute Corporate rate. Reservations on line at www.warwickhotelny.com Click reservations in menu bar on left. Select desired dates. In 'Special Rates' drop down window select Corporate Rate. In 'Rate Code' enter PLIN. Click search and select desired room type and rate plan. Or, you may email reservation requests to: res.ny@warwickhotels.com

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel, 811 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10019, 1-800-325-3535 or (212) 581-1000. When calling, please mention Practising Law Institute and mention SET#311155. You may also book online.

PLI programs qualify for credit in all states that require mandatory continuing legal education for attorneys. Please be sure to check with your state and the credit calculator to the right for details.


Please check the CLE Calculator above each product description for CLE information specific to your state.

Special Note: In New York, newly admitted attorneys may receive CLE credit only for attendance at "transitional" programs during their first two years of admission to the Bar. Non-traditional course formats such as on-demand web programs or recorded items, are not acceptable for CLE credit. Experienced attorneys may choose to attend and receive CLE credit for either a transitional course or for one geared to experienced attorneys.  All product types, including on-demand web programs and recorded items, are approved for experienced attorneys.

Please Note: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. PLI programs may qualify for credit based on the requirements outlined in the MCLE Regulations and Ariz. R. Sup. Ct. Rule 45.

If you have already received credit for attending some or the entire program, please be aware that state administrators do not permit you to accrue additional credit for repeat viewing even if an additional credit certificate is subsequently issued.

Credit will be granted only to the individual on record as the purchaser unless alternative arrangements (prearranged groupcast) are made in advance.

This is a webcast of the live New York session.

Why you should attend

The M&A markets continue to surprise and confound the experts. With the equity markets climbing into record territory in early 2013 and the debt markets continuing to experience favorable pricing, the environment seems ripe for a strong M&A rebound. Yet the M&A market remains choppy. The volatility in deal activity creates challenges and rewards preparedness. Now more than ever, it is critical for dealmakers and their counsel to stay abreast of the latest trends and forecasts. With the presidential election and the fiscal cliff behind us, will the slowly recovering markets of the last year give way to a faster-paced resurgence in 2013? How will buyers and sellers adjust their behavior in response to recent experience? How will economic developments drive merger strategy and tactics? How should companies be preparing for approaches by activists? Join our expert faculty of lawyers, general counsels, regulators and investment bankers as we explore the fascinating state of M&A and the trends you need to be aware of for the year ahead.

What you will learn

  • Tactics for dealing with activists and proxy advisors
  • How to navigate the latest developments in Delaware Law
  • Advising boards of directors based on recent lessons learned
  • Recent developments in private equity transactions
  • SEC and antitrust developments

Who should attend

This seminar is geared to attorneys in private practice, in-house counsel, and other business professionals who seek a practical overview of key issues that arise in the dealmaking process.

PLI Group Discounts

Groups of 4-14 from the same organization, all registering at the same time, for a PLI program scheduled for presentation at the same site, are entitled to receive a group discount. For further discount information, please contact membership@pli.edu or call (800) 260-4PLI.

PLI Can Arrange Group Viewing to Your Firm

Contact the Groupcasts Department via email at groupcasts@pli.edu for more details.

Cancellations

All cancellations received 3 business days prior to the program will be refunded 100%. If you do not cancel within the allotted time period, payment is due in full. You may substitute another individual to attend the program at any time.

All times are E.D.T.

9:00 Current Landscape

  • Overview of the M&A market
  • What dealmakers are focused on
  • Key drivers in the current environment

Michael Carr, Mark I. Greene, Sarkis Jebejian, Antonio F. Weiss

10:00 Delaware Law Developments

  • Renewed focus on standstills
  • Shareholder litigation trends
  • Evolution in Chancery Court jurisprudence
  • Tips to minimize risk

Hon. J. Travis Laster, Kenneth J. Nachbar, Damien R. Zoubek

11:00 Networking Break

11:15 SEC Developments in M&A

  • Assessing 2013 proxy access shareholder proposals
  • Regulation 13D rulemaking initiatives
  • The latest SEC guidance on merger proxy disclosure

Nicholas P. Panos, Melissa Sawyer, Ann Beth Stebbins

12:15 Lunch Break

1:15 The State of the Art in Private Equity

  • The fundamentals driving the current LBO environment
  • Cutting-edge financing structures
  • Special considerations in corporate carveouts

Ronald Cami, Carmen M. Molinos, Taurie M. Zeitzer

2:15 Regulatory Issues for the M&A Lawyer

  • CFIUS Approval in a sensitive environment
  • Industries under the spotlight
  • What regulators look for in 4(c) documents
  • Allocating antitrust risk in contracts

Patricia Brink, Deborah L. Feinstein, Mark E. Plotkin

3:15 Networking Break

3:30 Dealing with Activists and Proxy Advisors

  • The current focus of activist campaigns
  • Interacting with activists and ISS
  • Navigating constructive shareholder relations

Daniel H. Burch, Henry Gosebruch, Lopa Patel Zielinski

4:30 Ethical Issues for the Corporate Lawyer

  • Recognizing conflicts of interest in time
  • Obligations of confidentiality
  • Issues of candor in negotiations

Mark I. Greene, Sarkis Jebejian, Jennifer A. Paradise

5:30 Adjourn

Co-Chair(s)
R. Scott Falk ~ Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Mark I. Greene ~ Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Sarkis Jebejian ~ Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Speaker(s)
Patricia Brink ~ Director of Civil Enforcement, Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of Justice
Daniel H. Burch ~ Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, MacKenzie Partners, Inc.
Ronald Cami ~ General Counsel, TPG Capital, L.P.
Michael Carr ~ Head of M&A, Americas, Investment Banking Division, Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Deborah L. Feinstein ~ Director of the Bureau of Competition, Federal Trade Commission
Henry Gosebruch ~ Managing Director, Mergers & Acquisitions, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
Hon. J. Travis Laster ~ Vice Chancellor, Delaware Court of Chancery
Carmen M. Molinos ~ Managing Director, Morgan Stanley, Investment Banking Division
Kenneth J. Nachbar ~ Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP
Nicholas P. Panos ~ Senior Special Counsel, Office of Mergers and Acquisitions, Division of Corporation Finance, Securities & Exchange Commission
Jennifer A. Paradise ~ White & Case LLP
Mark E. Plotkin ~ Covington & Burling LLP
Melissa Sawyer ~ Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Ann Beth Stebbins ~ Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Antonio F. Weiss ~ Global Head of Investment Banking, Lazard
Taurie M. Zeitzer ~ Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Lopa Patel Zielinski ~ Director and Senior Counsel, Corporate Governance, TIAA-CREF
Damien R. Zoubek ~ Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Program Attorney(s)
Grace E. O'Hanlon ~ Practising Law Institute
PLI makes every effort to accredit its Live Webcasts. Please check the CLE Calculator above for CLE information specific to your state.

PLI's Live Webcasts are approved for MCLE credit (unless otherwise noted in the product description) in the following states/territories:  Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho*, Illinois, Indiana1, Iowa*, Kansas*, Kentucky*, Louisiana, Maine*, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire*, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York2, Ohio3, Oklahoma, Oregon*, Pennsylvania4, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia5, Virgin Islands, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming*.

*PLI will apply for credit upon request.

Arizona: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement.

Arkansas and Oklahoma: Audio-only live webcasts are not approved for credit.
 

1Indiana: Considered a distance education course. There is a 6 credit limit per year.

2New York: Newly admitted attorneys may not take non-transitional course formats such as on-demand audio or video programs or live webcasts for CLE credit. Newly admitted attorneys not practicing law in the United States, however, may earn 12 transitional credits in non-traditional formats.

3Ohio: To confirm that the live webcast has been approved, please refer to the list of Ohio’s Approved Self Study Activities at http://www.sconet.state.oh.us. Online programs are considered self-study. Ohio attorneys have a 6 credit self-study limit per biennial compliance period. The Ohio CLE Board states that attorneys must have a 100% success rate in clicking on timestamps to receive ANY CLE credit for an online program.

4 Pennsylvania: A live webcast may be viewed individually or in a group setting. Credit may be granted to an attorney who views a live webcast individually. There is a 4.0 credit limit per year for this type of viewing. A live webcast viewed in a group setting receives live participatory credit if the program is open to the public and advertised at least 30 days prior to the program. Live webcasts viewed in a group setting that do not advertise at least 30 days prior the program will be considered "in-house", and therefore denied credit.

5Virginia: All distance learning courses are to be done in an educational setting, free from distractions.


Running time and CLE credit hours are not necessarily the same. Please be aware that many states do not permit credit for luncheon and keynote speakers.

Note that some states limit the number of credit hours attorneys may claim for online CLE activities, and state rules vary with regard to whether online CLE activities qualify for participatory or self-study credits. For more information, refer to your state CLE website or call Customer Service at (800) 260-4PLI (4754) or email: info@pli.edu.

If you have already received credit for attending some or the entire program, please be aware that state administrators do not permit you to accrue additional credit for repeat viewing even if an additional credit certificate is subsequently issued.

Co-Sponsored by Massachusetts CLE

Attendees in Boston will be seeing the live broadcast from New York City at the conveniently located offices of Massachusetts CLE, 10 Winter Place, Boston, Massachusetts. Remote Location participants will receive all course materials.


Why you should attend

The M&A markets continue to surprise and confound the experts. With the equity markets climbing into record territory in early 2013 and the debt markets continuing to experience favorable pricing, the environment seems ripe for a strong M&A rebound. Yet the M&A market remains choppy. The volatility in deal activity creates challenges and rewards preparedness. Now more than ever, it is critical for dealmakers and their counsel to stay abreast of the latest trends and forecasts. With the presidential election and the fiscal cliff behind us, will the slowly recovering markets of the last year give way to a faster-paced resurgence in 2013? How will buyers and sellers adjust their behavior in response to recent experience? How will economic developments drive merger strategy and tactics? How should companies be preparing for approaches by activists? Join our expert faculty of lawyers, general counsels, regulators and investment bankers as we explore the fascinating state of M&A and the trends you need to be aware of for the year ahead.

What you will learn

  • Tactics for dealing with activists and proxy advisors
  • How to navigate the latest developments in Delaware Law
  • Advising boards of directors based on recent lessons learned
  • Recent developments in private equity transactions
  • SEC and antitrust developments

Who should attend

This seminar is geared to attorneys in private practice, in-house counsel, and other business professionals who seek a practical overview of key issues that arise in the dealmaking process.

PLI Group Discounts

Groups of 4-14 from the same organization, all registering at the same time, for a PLI program scheduled for presentation at the same site, are entitled to receive a group discount. For further discount information, please contact membership@pli.edu or call (800) 260-4PLI.

PLI Can Arrange Group Viewing to Your Firm

Contact the Groupcasts Department via email at groupcasts@pli.edu for more details.

Cancellations

All cancellations received 3 business days prior to the program will be refunded 100%. If you do not cancel within the allotted time period, payment is due in full. You may substitute another individual to attend the program at any time.

9:00 Current Landscape

  • Overview of the M&A market
  • What dealmakers are focused on
  • Key drivers in the current environment

Michael Carr, Mark I. Greene, Sarkis Jebejian, Antonio F. Weiss

10:00 Delaware Law Developments

  • Renewed focus on standstills
  • Shareholder litigation trends
  • Evolution in Chancery Court jurisprudence
  • Tips to minimize risk

Hon. J. Travis Laster, Kenneth J. Nachbar, Damien R. Zoubek

11:00 Networking Break

11:15 SEC Developments in M&A

  • Assessing 2013 proxy access shareholder proposals
  • Regulation 13D rulemaking initiatives
  • The latest SEC guidance on merger proxy disclosure

Nicholas P. Panos, Melissa Sawyer, Ann Beth Stebbins

12:15 Lunch Break

1:15 The State of the Art in Private Equity

  • The fundamentals driving the current LBO environment
  • Cutting-edge financing structures
  • Special considerations in corporate carveouts

Ronald Cami, Carmen M. Molinos, Taurie M. Zeitzer

2:15 Regulatory Issues for the M&A Lawyer

  • CFIUS Approval in a sensitive environment
  • Industries under the spotlight
  • What regulators look for in 4(c) documents
  • Allocating antitrust risk in contracts

Patricia Brink, Deborah L. Feinstein, Mark E. Plotkin

3:15 Networking Break

3:30 Dealing with Activists and Proxy Advisors

  • The current focus of activist campaigns
  • Interacting with activists and ISS
  • Navigating constructive shareholder relations

Daniel H. Burch, Henry Gosebruch, Lopa Patel Zielinski

4:30 Ethical Issues for the Corporate Lawyer

  • Recognizing conflicts of interest in time
  • Obligations of confidentiality
  • Issues of candor in negotiations

Mark I. Greene, Sarkis Jebejian, Jennifer A. Paradise

5:30 Adjourn

Co-Chair(s)
Mark I. Greene ~ Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Sarkis Jebejian ~ Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Speaker(s)
Patricia Brink ~ Director of Civil Enforcement, Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of Justice
Daniel H. Burch ~ Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, MacKenzie Partners, Inc.
Ronald Cami ~ General Counsel, TPG Capital, L.P.
Michael Carr ~ Head of M&A, Americas, Investment Banking Division, Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Deborah L. Feinstein ~ Director of the Bureau of Competition, Federal Trade Commission
Henry Gosebruch ~ Managing Director, Mergers & Acquisitions, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
Hon. J. Travis Laster ~ Vice Chancellor, Delaware Court of Chancery
Carmen M. Molinos ~ Managing Director, Morgan Stanley, Investment Banking Division
Kenneth J. Nachbar ~ Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP
Nicholas P. Panos ~ Senior Special Counsel, Office of Mergers and Acquisitions, Division of Corporation Finance, Securities & Exchange Commission
Jennifer A. Paradise ~ White & Case LLP
Mark E. Plotkin ~ Covington & Burling LLP
Melissa Sawyer ~ Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Ann Beth Stebbins ~ Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Antonio F. Weiss ~ Global Head of Investment Banking, Lazard
Taurie M. Zeitzer ~ Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Lopa Patel Zielinski ~ Director and Senior Counsel, Corporate Governance, TIAA-CREF
Damien R. Zoubek ~ Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Program Attorney(s)
Grace E. O'Hanlon ~ Practising Law Institute

Boston Groupcast Location

Massachusetts CLE, 10 Winter Place, Boston, Massachusetts 02100. (617) 350-7006.

PLI programs qualify for credit in all states that require mandatory continuing legal education for attorneys. Please be sure to check with your state and the credit calculator to the right for details.


Please check the CLE Calculator above each product description for CLE information specific to your state.

Special Note: In New York, newly admitted attorneys may receive CLE credit only for attendance at "transitional" programs during their first two years of admission to the Bar. Non-traditional course formats such as on-demand web programs or recorded items, are not acceptable for CLE credit. Experienced attorneys may choose to attend and receive CLE credit for either a transitional course or for one geared to experienced attorneys.  All product types, including on-demand web programs and recorded items, are approved for experienced attorneys.

Please Note: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. PLI programs may qualify for credit based on the requirements outlined in the MCLE Regulations and Ariz. R. Sup. Ct. Rule 45.

If you have already received credit for attending some or the entire program, please be aware that state administrators do not permit you to accrue additional credit for repeat viewing even if an additional credit certificate is subsequently issued.

Credit will be granted only to the individual on record as the purchaser unless alternative arrangements (prearranged groupcast) are made in advance.

Co-Sponsored by Pennsylvania Bar Institute

Attendees in Pennsylvania will be viewing the live broadcast at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's CLE Conference Center, Wanamaker Building, 10th floor, Philadelphia (Juniper St. entrance, between 13th & Broad Sts., opposite City Hall). You will have the opportunity to submit questions and will receive the printed Course Handbook.

Why you should attend

The M&A markets continue to surprise and confound the experts. With the equity markets climbing into record territory in early 2013 and the debt markets continuing to experience favorable pricing, the environment seems ripe for a strong M&A rebound. Yet the M&A market remains choppy. The volatility in deal activity creates challenges and rewards preparedness. Now more than ever, it is critical for dealmakers and their counsel to stay abreast of the latest trends and forecasts. With the presidential election and the fiscal cliff behind us, will the slowly recovering markets of the last year give way to a faster-paced resurgence in 2013? How will buyers and sellers adjust their behavior in response to recent experience? How will economic developments drive merger strategy and tactics? How should companies be preparing for approaches by activists? Join our expert faculty of lawyers, general counsels, regulators and investment bankers as we explore the fascinating state of M&A and the trends you need to be aware of for the year ahead.

What you will learn

  • Tactics for dealing with activists and proxy advisors
  • How to navigate the latest developments in Delaware Law
  • Advising boards of directors based on recent lessons learned
  • Recent developments in private equity transactions
  • SEC and antitrust developments

Who should attend

This seminar is geared to attorneys in private practice, in-house counsel, and other business professionals who seek a practical overview of key issues that arise in the dealmaking process.

PLI Group Discounts

Groups of 4-14 from the same organization, all registering at the same time, for a PLI program scheduled for presentation at the same site, are entitled to receive a group discount. For further discount information, please contact membership@pli.edu or call (800) 260-4PLI.

PLI Can Arrange Group Viewing to Your Firm

Contact the Groupcasts Department via email at groupcasts@pli.edu for more details.

Cancellations

All cancellations received 3 business days prior to the program will be refunded 100%. If you do not cancel within the allotted time period, payment is due in full. You may substitute another individual to attend the program at any time.

9:00 Current Landscape

  • Overview of the M&A market
  • What dealmakers are focused on
  • Key drivers in the current environment

Michael Carr, Mark I. Greene, Sarkis Jebejian, Antonio F. Weiss

10:00 Delaware Law Developments

  • Renewed focus on standstills
  • Shareholder litigation trends
  • Evolution in Chancery Court jurisprudence
  • Tips to minimize risk

Hon. J. Travis Laster, Kenneth J. Nachbar, Damien R. Zoubek

11:00 Networking Break

11:15 SEC Developments in M&A

  • Assessing 2013 proxy access shareholder proposals
  • Regulation 13D rulemaking initiatives
  • The latest SEC guidance on merger proxy disclosure

Nicholas P. Panos, Melissa Sawyer, Ann Beth Stebbins

12:15 Lunch Break

1:15 The State of the Art in Private Equity

  • The fundamentals driving the current LBO environment
  • Cutting-edge financing structures
  • Special considerations in corporate carveouts

Ronald Cami, Carmen M. Molinos, Taurie M. Zeitzer

2:15 Regulatory Issues for the M&A Lawyer

  • CFIUS Approval in a sensitive environment
  • Industries under the spotlight
  • What regulators look for in 4(c) documents
  • Allocating antitrust risk in contracts

Patricia Brink, Deborah L. Feinstein, Mark E. Plotkin

3:15 Networking Break

3:30 Dealing with Activists and Proxy Advisors

  • The current focus of activist campaigns
  • Interacting with activists and ISS
  • Navigating constructive shareholder relations

Daniel H. Burch, Henry Gosebruch, Lopa Patel Zielinski

4:30 Ethical Issues for the Corporate Lawyer

  • Recognizing conflicts of interest in time
  • Obligations of confidentiality
  • Issues of candor in negotiations

Mark I. Greene, Sarkis Jebejian, Jennifer A. Paradise

5:30 Adjourn

Co-Chair(s)
Mark I. Greene ~ Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Sarkis Jebejian ~ Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Speaker(s)
Patricia Brink ~ Director of Civil Enforcement, Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of Justice
Daniel H. Burch ~ Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, MacKenzie Partners, Inc.
Ronald Cami ~ General Counsel, TPG Capital, L.P.
Michael Carr ~ Head of M&A, Americas, Investment Banking Division, Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Deborah L. Feinstein ~ Director of the Bureau of Competition, Federal Trade Commission
Henry Gosebruch ~ Managing Director, Mergers & Acquisitions, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
Hon. J. Travis Laster ~ Vice Chancellor, Delaware Court of Chancery
Carmen M. Molinos ~ Managing Director, Morgan Stanley, Investment Banking Division
Kenneth J. Nachbar ~ Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP
Nicholas P. Panos ~ Senior Special Counsel, Office of Mergers and Acquisitions, Division of Corporation Finance, Securities & Exchange Commission
Jennifer A. Paradise ~ White & Case LLP
Mark E. Plotkin ~ Covington & Burling LLP
Melissa Sawyer ~ Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Ann Beth Stebbins ~ Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Antonio F. Weiss ~ Global Head of Investment Banking, Lazard
Taurie M. Zeitzer ~ Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Lopa Patel Zielinski ~ Director and Senior Counsel, Corporate Governance, TIAA-CREF
Damien R. Zoubek ~ Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Program Attorney(s)
Willis Goodmoore ~ Program Attorney, Practising Law Institute

Philadelphia Groupcast Location

Pennsylvania Bar Institute, The CLE Conference Center, Wanamaker Building, 10th floor, Suite 1010, Center City Philadelphia (Juniper St. entrance, between 13th & Broad Sts., opposite City Hall). (800) 932-4637. Click here for directions.

Philadelphia Groupcast Hotel Accommodations

Below is a list of hotel accommodations suggested by the Pennsylvania Bar Institute:

Marriott Residence Inn

Ritz Carlton

Loews Philadelphia

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn

PLI programs qualify for credit in all states that require mandatory continuing legal education for attorneys. Please be sure to check with your state and the credit calculator to the right for details.


Please check the CLE Calculator above each product description for CLE information specific to your state.

Special Note: In New York, newly admitted attorneys may receive CLE credit only for attendance at "transitional" programs during their first two years of admission to the Bar. Non-traditional course formats such as on-demand web programs or recorded items, are not acceptable for CLE credit. Experienced attorneys may choose to attend and receive CLE credit for either a transitional course or for one geared to experienced attorneys.  All product types, including on-demand web programs and recorded items, are approved for experienced attorneys.

Please Note: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. PLI programs may qualify for credit based on the requirements outlined in the MCLE Regulations and Ariz. R. Sup. Ct. Rule 45.

If you have already received credit for attending some or the entire program, please be aware that state administrators do not permit you to accrue additional credit for repeat viewing even if an additional credit certificate is subsequently issued.

Credit will be granted only to the individual on record as the purchaser unless alternative arrangements (prearranged groupcast) are made in advance.

Co-Sponsored by New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education

Why you should attend

The M&A markets continue to surprise and confound the experts. With the equity markets climbing into record territory in early 2013 and the debt markets continuing to experience favorable pricing, the environment seems ripe for a strong M&A rebound. Yet the M&A market remains choppy. The volatility in deal activity creates challenges and rewards preparedness. Now more than ever, it is critical for dealmakers and their counsel to stay abreast of the latest trends and forecasts. With the presidential election and the fiscal cliff behind us, will the slowly recovering markets of the last year give way to a faster-paced resurgence in 2013? How will buyers and sellers adjust their behavior in response to recent experience? How will economic developments drive merger strategy and tactics? How should companies be preparing for approaches by activists? Join our expert faculty of lawyers, general counsels, regulators and investment bankers as we explore the fascinating state of M&A and the trends you need to be aware of for the year ahead.

What you will learn

  • Tactics for dealing with activists and proxy advisors
  • How to navigate the latest developments in Delaware Law
  • Advising boards of directors based on recent lessons learned
  • Recent developments in private equity transactions
  • SEC and antitrust developments

Who should attend

This seminar is geared to attorneys in private practice, in-house counsel, and other business professionals who seek a practical overview of key issues that arise in the dealmaking process.

PLI Group Discounts

Groups of 4-14 from the same organization, all registering at the same time, for a PLI program scheduled for presentation at the same site, are entitled to receive a group discount. For further discount information, please contact membership@pli.edu or call (800) 260-4PLI.

PLI Can Arrange Group Viewing to Your Firm

Contact the Groupcasts Department via email at groupcasts@pli.edu for more details.

Cancellations

All cancellations received 3 business days prior to the program will be refunded 100%. If you do not cancel within the allotted time period, payment is due in full. You may substitute another individual to attend the program at any time.

9:00 Current Landscape

  • Overview of the M&A market
  • What dealmakers are focused on
  • Key drivers in the current environment

Michael Carr, Mark I. Greene, Sarkis Jebejian, Antonio F. Weiss

10:00 Delaware Law Developments

  • Renewed focus on standstills
  • Shareholder litigation trends
  • Evolution in Chancery Court jurisprudence
  • Tips to minimize risk

Hon. J. Travis Laster, Kenneth J. Nachbar, Damien R. Zoubek

11:00 Networking Break

11:15 SEC Developments in M&A

  • Assessing 2013 proxy access shareholder proposals
  • Regulation 13D rulemaking initiatives
  • The latest SEC guidance on merger proxy disclosure

Nicholas P. Panos, Melissa Sawyer, Ann Beth Stebbins

12:15 Lunch Break

1:15 The State of the Art in Private Equity

  • The fundamentals driving the current LBO environment
  • Cutting-edge financing structures
  • Special considerations in corporate carveouts

Ronald Cami, Carmen M. Molinos, Taurie M. Zeitzer

2:15 Regulatory Issues for the M&A Lawyer

  • CFIUS Approval in a sensitive environment
  • Industries under the spotlight
  • What regulators look for in 4(c) documents
  • Allocating antitrust risk in contracts

Patricia Brink, Deborah L. Feinstein, Mark E. Plotkin

3:15 Networking Break

3:30 Dealing with Activists and Proxy Advisors

  • The current focus of activist campaigns
  • Interacting with activists and ISS
  • Navigating constructive shareholder relations

Daniel H. Burch, Henry Gosebruch, Lopa Patel Zielinski

4:30 Ethical Issues for the Corporate Lawyer

  • Recognizing conflicts of interest in time
  • Obligations of confidentiality
  • Issues of candor in negotiations

Mark I. Greene, Sarkis Jebejian, Jennifer A. Paradise

5:30 Adjourn

Co-Chair(s)
Mark I. Greene ~ Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Sarkis Jebejian ~ Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Speaker(s)
Patricia Brink ~ Director of Civil Enforcement, Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of Justice
Daniel H. Burch ~ Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, MacKenzie Partners, Inc.
Ronald Cami ~ General Counsel, TPG Capital, L.P.
Michael Carr ~ Head of M&A, Americas, Investment Banking Division, Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Deborah L. Feinstein ~ Director of the Bureau of Competition, Federal Trade Commission
Henry Gosebruch ~ Managing Director, Mergers & Acquisitions, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
Hon. J. Travis Laster ~ Vice Chancellor, Delaware Court of Chancery
Carmen M. Molinos ~ Managing Director, Morgan Stanley, Investment Banking Division
Kenneth J. Nachbar ~ Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP
Nicholas P. Panos ~ Senior Special Counsel, Office of Mergers and Acquisitions, Division of Corporation Finance, Securities & Exchange Commission
Jennifer A. Paradise ~ White & Case LLP
Mark E. Plotkin ~ Covington & Burling LLP
Melissa Sawyer ~ Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Ann Beth Stebbins ~ Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Antonio F. Weiss ~ Global Head of Investment Banking, Lazard
Taurie M. Zeitzer ~ Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Lopa Patel Zielinski ~ Director and Senior Counsel, Corporate Governance, TIAA-CREF
Damien R. Zoubek ~ Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Program Attorney(s)
Grace E. O'Hanlon ~ Practising Law Institute
New Jersey Groupcast Location

New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, One Constitution Square, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1520. 732-249-5100.

PLI programs qualify for credit in all states that require mandatory continuing legal education for attorneys. Please be sure to check with your state and the credit calculator to the right for details.


Please check the CLE Calculator above each product description for CLE information specific to your state.

Special Note: In New York, newly admitted attorneys may receive CLE credit only for attendance at "transitional" programs during their first two years of admission to the Bar. Non-traditional course formats such as on-demand web programs or recorded items, are not acceptable for CLE credit. Experienced attorneys may choose to attend and receive CLE credit for either a transitional course or for one geared to experienced attorneys.  All product types, including on-demand web programs and recorded items, are approved for experienced attorneys.

Please Note: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. PLI programs may qualify for credit based on the requirements outlined in the MCLE Regulations and Ariz. R. Sup. Ct. Rule 45.

If you have already received credit for attending some or the entire program, please be aware that state administrators do not permit you to accrue additional credit for repeat viewing even if an additional credit certificate is subsequently issued.

Credit will be granted only to the individual on record as the purchaser unless alternative arrangements (prearranged groupcast) are made in advance.

Co-Sponsored by Pennsylvania Bar Institute

Attendees in Pennsylvania will be viewing the live broadcast at the the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's Professional Development Conference Center, Heinz 57 Center, 339 Sixth Avenue, 7th Floor, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222-2517. You will have the opportunity to submit questions and will receive the printed Course Handbook.

Why you should attend

The M&A markets continue to surprise and confound the experts. With the equity markets climbing into record territory in early 2013 and the debt markets continuing to experience favorable pricing, the environment seems ripe for a strong M&A rebound. Yet the M&A market remains choppy. The volatility in deal activity creates challenges and rewards preparedness. Now more than ever, it is critical for dealmakers and their counsel to stay abreast of the latest trends and forecasts. With the presidential election and the fiscal cliff behind us, will the slowly recovering markets of the last year give way to a faster-paced resurgence in 2013? How will buyers and sellers adjust their behavior in response to recent experience? How will economic developments drive merger strategy and tactics? How should companies be preparing for approaches by activists? Join our expert faculty of lawyers, general counsels, regulators and investment bankers as we explore the fascinating state of M&A and the trends you need to be aware of for the year ahead.

What you will learn

  • Tactics for dealing with activists and proxy advisors
  • How to navigate the latest developments in Delaware Law
  • Advising boards of directors based on recent lessons learned
  • Recent developments in private equity transactions
  • SEC and antitrust developments

Who should attend

This seminar is geared to attorneys in private practice, in-house counsel, and other business professionals who seek a practical overview of key issues that arise in the dealmaking process.

PLI Group Discounts

Groups of 4-14 from the same organization, all registering at the same time, for a PLI program scheduled for presentation at the same site, are entitled to receive a group discount. For further discount information, please contact membership@pli.edu or call (800) 260-4PLI.

PLI Can Arrange Group Viewing to Your Firm

Contact the Groupcasts Department via email at groupcasts@pli.edu for more details.

Cancellations

All cancellations received 3 business days prior to the program will be refunded 100%. If you do not cancel within the allotted time period, payment is due in full. You may substitute another individual to attend the program at any time.

9:00 Current Landscape

  • Overview of the M&A market
  • What dealmakers are focused on
  • Key drivers in the current environment

Michael Carr, Mark I. Greene, Sarkis Jebejian, Antonio F. Weiss

10:00 Delaware Law Developments

  • Renewed focus on standstills
  • Shareholder litigation trends
  • Evolution in Chancery Court jurisprudence
  • Tips to minimize risk

Hon. J. Travis Laster, Kenneth J. Nachbar, Damien R. Zoubek

11:00 Networking Break

11:15 SEC Developments in M&A

  • Assessing 2013 proxy access shareholder proposals
  • Regulation 13D rulemaking initiatives
  • The latest SEC guidance on merger proxy disclosure

Nicholas P. Panos, Melissa Sawyer, Ann Beth Stebbins

12:15 Lunch Break

1:15 The State of the Art in Private Equity

  • The fundamentals driving the current LBO environment
  • Cutting-edge financing structures
  • Special considerations in corporate carveouts

Ronald Cami, Carmen M. Molinos, Taurie M. Zeitzer

2:15 Regulatory Issues for the M&A Lawyer

  • CFIUS Approval in a sensitive environment
  • Industries under the spotlight
  • What regulators look for in 4(c) documents
  • Allocating antitrust risk in contracts

Patricia Brink, Deborah L. Feinstein, Mark E. Plotkin

3:15 Networking Break

3:30 Dealing with Activists and Proxy Advisors

  • The current focus of activist campaigns
  • Interacting with activists and ISS
  • Navigating constructive shareholder relations

Daniel H. Burch, Henry Gosebruch, Lopa Patel Zielinski

4:30 Ethical Issues for the Corporate Lawyer

  • Recognizing conflicts of interest in time
  • Obligations of confidentiality
  • Issues of candor in negotiations

Mark I. Greene, Sarkis Jebejian, Jennifer A. Paradise

5:30 Adjourn

Co-Chair(s)
Mark I. Greene ~ Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Sarkis Jebejian ~ Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Speaker(s)
Patricia Brink ~ Director of Civil Enforcement, Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of Justice
Daniel H. Burch ~ Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, MacKenzie Partners, Inc.
Ronald Cami ~ General Counsel, TPG Capital, L.P.
Michael Carr ~ Head of M&A, Americas, Investment Banking Division, Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Deborah L. Feinstein ~ Director of the Bureau of Competition, Federal Trade Commission
Henry Gosebruch ~ Managing Director, Mergers & Acquisitions, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
Hon. J. Travis Laster ~ Vice Chancellor, Delaware Court of Chancery
Carmen M. Molinos ~ Managing Director, Morgan Stanley, Investment Banking Division
Kenneth J. Nachbar ~ Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP
Nicholas P. Panos ~ Senior Special Counsel, Office of Mergers and Acquisitions, Division of Corporation Finance, Securities & Exchange Commission
Jennifer A. Paradise ~ White & Case LLP
Mark E. Plotkin ~ Covington & Burling LLP
Melissa Sawyer ~ Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Ann Beth Stebbins ~ Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Antonio F. Weiss ~ Global Head of Investment Banking, Lazard
Taurie M. Zeitzer ~ Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Lopa Patel Zielinski ~ Director and Senior Counsel, Corporate Governance, TIAA-CREF
Damien R. Zoubek ~ Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Program Attorney(s)
Willis Goodmoore ~ Program Attorney, Practising Law Institute

Pittsburgh Groupcast Location

Pennsylvania Bar Institute, Professional Development Conference Center, 339 Sixth Avenue, Suite 760, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222-2517. (412) 802-2300. Click here for directions.

PLI programs qualify for credit in all states that require mandatory continuing legal education for attorneys. Please be sure to check with your state and the credit calculator to the right for details.


Please check the CLE Calculator above each product description for CLE information specific to your state.

Special Note: In New York, newly admitted attorneys may receive CLE credit only for attendance at "transitional" programs during their first two years of admission to the Bar. Non-traditional course formats such as on-demand web programs or recorded items, are not acceptable for CLE credit. Experienced attorneys may choose to attend and receive CLE credit for either a transitional course or for one geared to experienced attorneys.  All product types, including on-demand web programs and recorded items, are approved for experienced attorneys.

Please Note: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. PLI programs may qualify for credit based on the requirements outlined in the MCLE Regulations and Ariz. R. Sup. Ct. Rule 45.

If you have already received credit for attending some or the entire program, please be aware that state administrators do not permit you to accrue additional credit for repeat viewing even if an additional credit certificate is subsequently issued.

Credit will be granted only to the individual on record as the purchaser unless alternative arrangements (prearranged groupcast) are made in advance.

Why you should attend

The M&A markets continue to surprise and confound the experts. With the equity markets climbing into record territory in early 2013 and the debt markets continuing to experience favorable pricing, the environment seems ripe for a strong M&A rebound. Yet the M&A market remains choppy. The volatility in deal activity creates challenges and rewards preparedness. Now more than ever, it is critical for dealmakers and their counsel to stay abreast of the latest trends and forecasts. With the presidential election and the fiscal cliff behind us, will the slowly recovering markets of the last year give way to a faster-paced resurgence in 2013? How will buyers and sellers adjust their behavior in response to recent experience? How will economic developments drive merger strategy and tactics? How should companies be preparing for approaches by activists? Join our expert faculty of lawyers, general counsels, regulators and investment bankers as we explore the fascinating state of M&A and the trends you need to be aware of for the year ahead.

What you will learn

  • Tactics for dealing with activists and proxy advisors
  • How to navigate the latest developments in Delaware Law
  • Advising boards of directors based on recent lessons learned
  • Recent developments in private equity transactions
  • SEC and antitrust developments

Who should attend

This seminar is geared to attorneys in private practice, in-house counsel, and other business professionals who seek a practical overview of key issues that arise in the dealmaking process.

PLI Group Discounts

Groups of 4-14 from the same organization, all registering at the same time, for a PLI program scheduled for presentation at the same site, are entitled to receive a group discount. For further discount information, please contact membership@pli.edu or call (800) 260-4PLI.

PLI Can Arrange Group Viewing to Your Firm

Contact the Groupcasts Department via email at groupcasts@pli.edu for more details.

Cancellations

All cancellations received 3 business days prior to the program will be refunded 100%. If you do not cancel within the allotted time period, payment is due in full. You may substitute another individual to attend the program at any time.

9:00 Current Landscape

  • Overview of the M&A market
  • What dealmakers are focused on
  • Key drivers in the current environment

Michael Carr, Mark I. Greene, Sarkis Jebejian, Antonio F. Weiss

10:00 Delaware Law Developments

  • Renewed focus on standstills
  • Shareholder litigation trends
  • Evolution in Chancery Court jurisprudence
  • Tips to minimize risk

Hon. J. Travis Laster, Kenneth J. Nachbar, Damien R. Zoubek

11:00 Networking Break

11:15 SEC Developments in M&A

  • Assessing 2013 proxy access shareholder proposals
  • Regulation 13D rulemaking initiatives
  • The latest SEC guidance on merger proxy disclosure

Nicholas P. Panos, Melissa Sawyer, Ann Beth Stebbins

12:15 Lunch Break

1:15 The State of the Art in Private Equity

  • The fundamentals driving the current LBO environment
  • Cutting-edge financing structures
  • Special considerations in corporate carveouts

Ronald Cami, Carmen M. Molinos, Taurie M. Zeitzer

2:15 Regulatory Issues for the M&A Lawyer

  • CFIUS Approval in a sensitive environment
  • Industries under the spotlight
  • What regulators look for in 4(c) documents
  • Allocating antitrust risk in contracts

Patricia Brink, Deborah L. Feinstein, Mark E. Plotkin

3:15 Networking Break

3:30 Dealing with Activists and Proxy Advisors

  • The current focus of activist campaigns
  • Interacting with activists and ISS
  • Navigating constructive shareholder relations

Daniel H. Burch, Henry Gosebruch, Lopa Patel Zielinski

4:30 Ethical Issues for the Corporate Lawyer

  • Recognizing conflicts of interest in time
  • Obligations of confidentiality
  • Issues of candor in negotiations

Mark I. Greene, Sarkis Jebejian, Jennifer A. Paradise

5:30 Adjourn

Co-Chair(s)
Mark I. Greene ~ Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Sarkis Jebejian ~ Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Speaker(s)
Patricia Brink ~ Director of Civil Enforcement, Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of Justice
Daniel H. Burch ~ Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, MacKenzie Partners, Inc.
Ronald Cami ~ General Counsel, TPG Capital, L.P.
Michael Carr ~ Head of M&A, Americas, Investment Banking Division, Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Deborah L. Feinstein ~ Director of the Bureau of Competition, Federal Trade Commission
Henry Gosebruch ~ Managing Director, Mergers & Acquisitions, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
Hon. J. Travis Laster ~ Vice Chancellor, Delaware Court of Chancery
Carmen M. Molinos ~ Managing Director, Morgan Stanley, Investment Banking Division
Kenneth J. Nachbar ~ Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP
Nicholas P. Panos ~ Senior Special Counsel, Office of Mergers and Acquisitions, Division of Corporation Finance, Securities & Exchange Commission
Jennifer A. Paradise ~ White & Case LLP
Mark E. Plotkin ~ Covington & Burling LLP
Melissa Sawyer ~ Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Ann Beth Stebbins ~ Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Antonio F. Weiss ~ Global Head of Investment Banking, Lazard
Taurie M. Zeitzer ~ Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Lopa Patel Zielinski ~ Director and Senior Counsel, Corporate Governance, TIAA-CREF
Damien R. Zoubek ~ Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Program Attorney(s)
Grace E. O'Hanlon ~ Practising Law Institute

Cleveland Groupcast Location

The Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, 1301 East 9th Street, Cleveland, OH 44114. 216-696-2404.

PLI programs qualify for credit in all states that require mandatory continuing legal education for attorneys. Please be sure to check with your state and the credit calculator to the right for details.


Please check the CLE Calculator above each product description for CLE information specific to your state.

Special Note: In New York, newly admitted attorneys may receive CLE credit only for attendance at "transitional" programs during their first two years of admission to the Bar. Non-traditional course formats such as on-demand web programs or recorded items, are not acceptable for CLE credit. Experienced attorneys may choose to attend and receive CLE credit for either a transitional course or for one geared to experienced attorneys.  All product types, including on-demand web programs and recorded items, are approved for experienced attorneys.

Please Note: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. PLI programs may qualify for credit based on the requirements outlined in the MCLE Regulations and Ariz. R. Sup. Ct. Rule 45.

If you have already received credit for attending some or the entire program, please be aware that state administrators do not permit you to accrue additional credit for repeat viewing even if an additional credit certificate is subsequently issued.

Credit will be granted only to the individual on record as the purchaser unless alternative arrangements (prearranged groupcast) are made in advance.

Co-Sponsored by Pennsylvania Bar Institute

Attendees in Pennsylvania will be viewing the live broadcast at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute, 5080 Ritter Rd., Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. You will have the opportunity to submit questions and will receive the printed Course Handbook.

Why you should attend

The M&A markets continue to surprise and confound the experts. With the equity markets climbing into record territory in early 2013 and the debt markets continuing to experience favorable pricing, the environment seems ripe for a strong M&A rebound. Yet the M&A market remains choppy. The volatility in deal activity creates challenges and rewards preparedness. Now more than ever, it is critical for dealmakers and their counsel to stay abreast of the latest trends and forecasts. With the presidential election and the fiscal cliff behind us, will the slowly recovering markets of the last year give way to a faster-paced resurgence in 2013? How will buyers and sellers adjust their behavior in response to recent experience? How will economic developments drive merger strategy and tactics? How should companies be preparing for approaches by activists? Join our expert faculty of lawyers, general counsels, regulators and investment bankers as we explore the fascinating state of M&A and the trends you need to be aware of for the year ahead.

What you will learn

  • Tactics for dealing with activists and proxy advisors
  • How to navigate the latest developments in Delaware Law
  • Advising boards of directors based on recent lessons learned
  • Recent developments in private equity transactions
  • SEC and antitrust developments

Who should attend

This seminar is geared to attorneys in private practice, in-house counsel, and other business professionals who seek a practical overview of key issues that arise in the dealmaking process.

PLI Group Discounts

Groups of 4-14 from the same organization, all registering at the same time, for a PLI program scheduled for presentation at the same site, are entitled to receive a group discount. For further discount information, please contact membership@pli.edu or call (800) 260-4PLI.

PLI Can Arrange Group Viewing to Your Firm

Contact the Groupcasts Department via email at groupcasts@pli.edu for more details.

Cancellations

All cancellations received 3 business days prior to the program will be refunded 100%. If you do not cancel within the allotted time period, payment is due in full. You may substitute another individual to attend the program at any time.

9:00 Current Landscape

  • Overview of the M&A market
  • What dealmakers are focused on
  • Key drivers in the current environment

Michael Carr, Mark I. Greene, Sarkis Jebejian, Antonio F. Weiss

10:00 Delaware Law Developments

  • Renewed focus on standstills
  • Shareholder litigation trends
  • Evolution in Chancery Court jurisprudence
  • Tips to minimize risk

Hon. J. Travis Laster, Kenneth J. Nachbar, Damien R. Zoubek

11:00 Networking Break

11:15 SEC Developments in M&A

  • Assessing 2013 proxy access shareholder proposals
  • Regulation 13D rulemaking initiatives
  • The latest SEC guidance on merger proxy disclosure

Nicholas P. Panos, Melissa Sawyer, Ann Beth Stebbins

12:15 Lunch Break

1:15 The State of the Art in Private Equity

  • The fundamentals driving the current LBO environment
  • Cutting-edge financing structures
  • Special considerations in corporate carveouts

Ronald Cami, Carmen M. Molinos, Taurie M. Zeitzer

2:15 Regulatory Issues for the M&A Lawyer

  • CFIUS Approval in a sensitive environment
  • Industries under the spotlight
  • What regulators look for in 4(c) documents
  • Allocating antitrust risk in contracts

Patricia Brink, Deborah L. Feinstein, Mark E. Plotkin

3:15 Networking Break

3:30 Dealing with Activists and Proxy Advisors

  • The current focus of activist campaigns
  • Interacting with activists and ISS
  • Navigating constructive shareholder relations

Daniel H. Burch, Henry Gosebruch, Lopa Patel Zielinski

4:30 Ethical Issues for the Corporate Lawyer

  • Recognizing conflicts of interest in time
  • Obligations of confidentiality
  • Issues of candor in negotiations

Mark I. Greene, Sarkis Jebejian, Jennifer A. Paradise

5:30 Adjourn

Co-Chair(s)
Mark I. Greene ~ Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Sarkis Jebejian ~ Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Speaker(s)
Patricia Brink ~ Director of Civil Enforcement, Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of Justice
Daniel H. Burch ~ Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, MacKenzie Partners, Inc.
Ronald Cami ~ General Counsel, TPG Capital, L.P.
Michael Carr ~ Head of M&A, Americas, Investment Banking Division, Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Deborah L. Feinstein ~ Director of the Bureau of Competition, Federal Trade Commission
Henry Gosebruch ~ Managing Director, Mergers & Acquisitions, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
Hon. J. Travis Laster ~ Vice Chancellor, Delaware Court of Chancery
Carmen M. Molinos ~ Managing Director, Morgan Stanley, Investment Banking Division
Kenneth J. Nachbar ~ Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP
Nicholas P. Panos ~ Senior Special Counsel, Office of Mergers and Acquisitions, Division of Corporation Finance, Securities & Exchange Commission
Jennifer A. Paradise ~ White & Case LLP
Mark E. Plotkin ~ Covington & Burling LLP
Melissa Sawyer ~ Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Ann Beth Stebbins ~ Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Antonio F. Weiss ~ Global Head of Investment Banking, Lazard
Taurie M. Zeitzer ~ Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Lopa Patel Zielinski ~ Director and Senior Counsel, Corporate Governance, TIAA-CREF
Damien R. Zoubek ~ Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Program Attorney(s)
Willis Goodmoore ~ Program Attorney, Practising Law Institute

Mechanicsburg Groupcast Location

Pennsylvania Bar Institute, 5080 Ritter Rd., Mechanicsburg PA 17055, (800) 932-4637. Click here for directions.

Mechanicsburg Groupcast Hotel Accommodations

Below is a list of hotel accommodations suggested by the Pennsylvania Bar Institute:

Hampton Inn Harrisburg-West, 4950 Ritter Road, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, USA 17055. Tel: 717-691-1300. Fax: 717-691-9692.

Homewood Suites by Hilton® Harrisburg-West Hershey Area, 5001 Ritter Road, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, United States 17055. Tel: 1-717-697-4900. Fax: 1-717-697-9101.

PLI programs qualify for credit in all states that require mandatory continuing legal education for attorneys. Please be sure to check with your state and the credit calculator to the right for details.


Please check the CLE Calculator above each product description for CLE information specific to your state.

Special Note: In New York, newly admitted attorneys may receive CLE credit only for attendance at "transitional" programs during their first two years of admission to the Bar. Non-traditional course formats such as on-demand web programs or recorded items, are not acceptable for CLE credit. Experienced attorneys may choose to attend and receive CLE credit for either a transitional course or for one geared to experienced attorneys.  All product types, including on-demand web programs and recorded items, are approved for experienced attorneys.

Please Note: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. PLI programs may qualify for credit based on the requirements outlined in the MCLE Regulations and Ariz. R. Sup. Ct. Rule 45.

If you have already received credit for attending some or the entire program, please be aware that state administrators do not permit you to accrue additional credit for repeat viewing even if an additional credit certificate is subsequently issued.

Credit will be granted only to the individual on record as the purchaser unless alternative arrangements (prearranged groupcast) are made in advance.

Why you should attend

The M&A markets continue to surprise and confound the experts. With the equity markets climbing into record territory in early 2013 and the debt markets continuing to experience favorable pricing, the environment seems ripe for a strong M&A rebound. Yet the M&A market remains choppy. The volatility in deal activity creates challenges and rewards preparedness. Now more than ever, it is critical for dealmakers and their counsel to stay abreast of the latest trends and forecasts. With the presidential election and the fiscal cliff behind us, will the slowly recovering markets of the last year give way to a faster-paced resurgence in 2013? How will buyers and sellers adjust their behavior in response to recent experience? How will economic developments drive merger strategy and tactics? How should companies be preparing for approaches by activists? Join our expert faculty of lawyers, general counsels, regulators and investment bankers as we explore the fascinating state of M&A and the trends you need to be aware of for the year ahead.

What you will learn

  • Tactics for dealing with activists and proxy advisors
  • How to navigate the latest developments in Delaware Law
  • Advising boards of directors based on recent lessons learned
  • Recent developments in private equity transactions
  • SEC and antitrust developments

Who should attend

This seminar is geared to attorneys in private practice, in-house counsel, and other business professionals who seek a practical overview of key issues that arise in the dealmaking process.

PLI Group Discounts

Groups of 4-14 from the same organization, all registering at the same time, for a PLI program scheduled for presentation at the same site, are entitled to receive a group discount. For further discount information, please contact membership@pli.edu or call (800) 260-4PLI.

PLI Can Arrange Group Viewing to Your Firm

Contact the Groupcasts Department via email at groupcasts@pli.edu for more details.

Cancellations

All cancellations received 3 business days prior to the program will be refunded 100%. If you do not cancel within the allotted time period, payment is due in full. You may substitute another individual to attend the program at any time.

9:00 Current Landscape

  • Overview of the M&A market
  • What dealmakers are focused on
  • Key drivers in the current environment

Michael Carr, Mark I. Greene, Sarkis Jebejian, Antonio F. Weiss

10:00 Delaware Law Developments

  • Renewed focus on standstills
  • Shareholder litigation trends
  • Evolution in Chancery Court jurisprudence
  • Tips to minimize risk

Hon. J. Travis Laster, Kenneth J. Nachbar, Damien R. Zoubek

11:00 Networking Break

11:15 SEC Developments in M&A

  • Assessing 2013 proxy access shareholder proposals
  • Regulation 13D rulemaking initiatives
  • The latest SEC guidance on merger proxy disclosure

Nicholas P. Panos, Melissa Sawyer, Ann Beth Stebbins

12:15 Lunch Break

1:15 The State of the Art in Private Equity

  • The fundamentals driving the current LBO environment
  • Cutting-edge financing structures
  • Special considerations in corporate carveouts

Ronald Cami, Carmen M. Molinos, Taurie M. Zeitzer

2:15 Regulatory Issues for the M&A Lawyer

  • CFIUS Approval in a sensitive environment
  • Industries under the spotlight
  • What regulators look for in 4(c) documents
  • Allocating antitrust risk in contracts

Patricia Brink, Deborah L. Feinstein, Mark E. Plotkin

3:15 Networking Break

3:30 Dealing with Activists and Proxy Advisors

  • The current focus of activist campaigns
  • Interacting with activists and ISS
  • Navigating constructive shareholder relations

Daniel H. Burch, Henry Gosebruch, Lopa Patel Zielinski

4:30 Ethical Issues for the Corporate Lawyer

  • Recognizing conflicts of interest in time
  • Obligations of confidentiality
  • Issues of candor in negotiations

Mark I. Greene, Sarkis Jebejian, Jennifer A. Paradise

5:30 Adjourn

Co-Chair(s)
Mark I. Greene ~ Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Sarkis Jebejian ~ Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Speaker(s)
Patricia Brink ~ Director of Civil Enforcement, Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of Justice
Daniel H. Burch ~ Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, MacKenzie Partners, Inc.
Ronald Cami ~ General Counsel, TPG Capital, L.P.
Michael Carr ~ Head of M&A, Americas, Investment Banking Division, Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Deborah L. Feinstein ~ Director of the Bureau of Competition, Federal Trade Commission
Henry Gosebruch ~ Managing Director, Mergers & Acquisitions, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
Hon. J. Travis Laster ~ Vice Chancellor, Delaware Court of Chancery
Carmen M. Molinos ~ Managing Director, Morgan Stanley, Investment Banking Division
Kenneth J. Nachbar ~ Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP
Nicholas P. Panos ~ Senior Special Counsel, Office of Mergers and Acquisitions, Division of Corporation Finance, Securities & Exchange Commission
Jennifer A. Paradise ~ White & Case LLP
Mark E. Plotkin ~ Covington & Burling LLP
Melissa Sawyer ~ Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Ann Beth Stebbins ~ Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Antonio F. Weiss ~ Global Head of Investment Banking, Lazard
Taurie M. Zeitzer ~ Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Lopa Patel Zielinski ~ Director and Senior Counsel, Corporate Governance, TIAA-CREF
Damien R. Zoubek ~ Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Program Attorney(s)
Grace E. O'Hanlon ~ Practising Law Institute
Columbus Groupcast Location

Columbus Bar Association, 175 S. Third Street, Suite 1100, Columbus, OH 43215. Phone: 614-221-4112, FAX: (614) 340-2081.

PLI programs qualify for credit in all states that require mandatory continuing legal education for attorneys. Please be sure to check with your state and the credit calculator to the right for details.


Please check the CLE Calculator above each product description for CLE information specific to your state.

Special Note: In New York, newly admitted attorneys may receive CLE credit only for attendance at "transitional" programs during their first two years of admission to the Bar. Non-traditional course formats such as on-demand web programs or recorded items, are not acceptable for CLE credit. Experienced attorneys may choose to attend and receive CLE credit for either a transitional course or for one geared to experienced attorneys.  All product types, including on-demand web programs and recorded items, are approved for experienced attorneys.

Please Note: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. PLI programs may qualify for credit based on the requirements outlined in the MCLE Regulations and Ariz. R. Sup. Ct. Rule 45.

If you have already received credit for attending some or the entire program, please be aware that state administrators do not permit you to accrue additional credit for repeat viewing even if an additional credit certificate is subsequently issued.

Credit will be granted only to the individual on record as the purchaser unless alternative arrangements (prearranged groupcast) are made in advance.

Co-Sponsored by Atlanta Bar Association

Attendees in Atlanta will view the program via Groupcast at the offices of the Atlanta Bar Association, 400 International Tower, 229 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30303-1601. With PLI’s Groupcasts you'll instantaneously receive streaming audio/video of the live program and be able to submit your questions electronically. At these locations you’ll also receive the printed Course Handbook upon arriving.


Why you should attend

The M&A markets continue to surprise and confound the experts. With the equity markets climbing into record territory in early 2013 and the debt markets continuing to experience favorable pricing, the environment seems ripe for a strong M&A rebound. Yet the M&A market remains choppy. The volatility in deal activity creates challenges and rewards preparedness. Now more than ever, it is critical for dealmakers and their counsel to stay abreast of the latest trends and forecasts. With the presidential election and the fiscal cliff behind us, will the slowly recovering markets of the last year give way to a faster-paced resurgence in 2013? How will buyers and sellers adjust their behavior in response to recent experience? How will economic developments drive merger strategy and tactics? How should companies be preparing for approaches by activists? Join our expert faculty of lawyers, general counsels, regulators and investment bankers as we explore the fascinating state of M&A and the trends you need to be aware of for the year ahead.

What you will learn

  • Tactics for dealing with activists and proxy advisors
  • How to navigate the latest developments in Delaware Law
  • Advising boards of directors based on recent lessons learned
  • Recent developments in private equity transactions
  • SEC and antitrust developments

Who should attend

This seminar is geared to attorneys in private practice, in-house counsel, and other business professionals who seek a practical overview of key issues that arise in the dealmaking process.

PLI Group Discounts

Groups of 4-14 from the same organization, all registering at the same time, for a PLI program scheduled for presentation at the same site, are entitled to receive a group discount. For further discount information, please contact membership@pli.edu or call (800) 260-4PLI.

PLI Can Arrange Group Viewing to Your Firm

Contact the Groupcasts Department via email at groupcasts@pli.edu for more details.

Cancellations

All cancellations received 3 business days prior to the program will be refunded 100%. If you do not cancel within the allotted time period, payment is due in full. You may substitute another individual to attend the program at any time.

9:00 Current Landscape

  • Overview of the M&A market
  • What dealmakers are focused on
  • Key drivers in the current environment

Michael Carr, Mark I. Greene, Sarkis Jebejian, Antonio F. Weiss

10:00 Delaware Law Developments

  • Renewed focus on standstills
  • Shareholder litigation trends
  • Evolution in Chancery Court jurisprudence
  • Tips to minimize risk

Hon. J. Travis Laster, Kenneth J. Nachbar, Damien R. Zoubek

11:00 Networking Break

11:15 SEC Developments in M&A

  • Assessing 2013 proxy access shareholder proposals
  • Regulation 13D rulemaking initiatives
  • The latest SEC guidance on merger proxy disclosure

Nicholas P. Panos, Melissa Sawyer, Ann Beth Stebbins

12:15 Lunch Break

1:15 The State of the Art in Private Equity

  • The fundamentals driving the current LBO environment
  • Cutting-edge financing structures
  • Special considerations in corporate carveouts

Ronald Cami, Carmen M. Molinos, Taurie M. Zeitzer

2:15 Regulatory Issues for the M&A Lawyer

  • CFIUS Approval in a sensitive environment
  • Industries under the spotlight
  • What regulators look for in 4(c) documents
  • Allocating antitrust risk in contracts

Patricia Brink, Deborah L. Feinstein, Mark E. Plotkin

3:15 Networking Break

3:30 Dealing with Activists and Proxy Advisors

  • The current focus of activist campaigns
  • Interacting with activists and ISS
  • Navigating constructive shareholder relations

Daniel H. Burch, Henry Gosebruch, Lopa Patel Zielinski

4:30 Ethical Issues for the Corporate Lawyer

  • Recognizing conflicts of interest in time
  • Obligations of confidentiality
  • Issues of candor in negotiations

Mark I. Greene, Sarkis Jebejian, Jennifer A. Paradise

5:30 Adjourn

Co-Chair(s)
Mark I. Greene ~ Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Sarkis Jebejian ~ Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Speaker(s)
Patricia Brink ~ Director of Civil Enforcement, Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of Justice
Daniel H. Burch ~ Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, MacKenzie Partners, Inc.
Ronald Cami ~ General Counsel, TPG Capital, L.P.
Michael Carr ~ Head of M&A, Americas, Investment Banking Division, Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Deborah L. Feinstein ~ Director of the Bureau of Competition, Federal Trade Commission
Henry Gosebruch ~ Managing Director, Mergers & Acquisitions, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
Hon. J. Travis Laster ~ Vice Chancellor, Delaware Court of Chancery
Carmen M. Molinos ~ Managing Director, Morgan Stanley, Investment Banking Division
Kenneth J. Nachbar ~ Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP
Nicholas P. Panos ~ Senior Special Counsel, Office of Mergers and Acquisitions, Division of Corporation Finance, Securities & Exchange Commission
Jennifer A. Paradise ~ White & Case LLP
Mark E. Plotkin ~ Covington & Burling LLP
Melissa Sawyer ~ Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Ann Beth Stebbins ~ Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Antonio F. Weiss ~ Global Head of Investment Banking, Lazard
Taurie M. Zeitzer ~ Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Lopa Patel Zielinski ~ Director and Senior Counsel, Corporate Governance, TIAA-CREF
Damien R. Zoubek ~ Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Program Attorney(s)
Grace E. O'Hanlon ~ Practising Law Institute

Atlanta Groupcast Location

Atlanta Bar Association, 400 International Tower, 229 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30303-1601. (404) 521-0781.

PLI programs qualify for credit in all states that require mandatory continuing legal education for attorneys. Please be sure to check with your state and the credit calculator to the right for details.


Please check the CLE Calculator above each product description for CLE information specific to your state.

Special Note: In New York, newly admitted attorneys may receive CLE credit only for attendance at "transitional" programs during their first two years of admission to the Bar. Non-traditional course formats such as on-demand web programs or recorded items, are not acceptable for CLE credit. Experienced attorneys may choose to attend and receive CLE credit for either a transitional course or for one geared to experienced attorneys.  All product types, including on-demand web programs and recorded items, are approved for experienced attorneys.

Please Note: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. PLI programs may qualify for credit based on the requirements outlined in the MCLE Regulations and Ariz. R. Sup. Ct. Rule 45.

If you have already received credit for attending some or the entire program, please be aware that state administrators do not permit you to accrue additional credit for repeat viewing even if an additional credit certificate is subsequently issued.

Credit will be granted only to the individual on record as the purchaser unless alternative arrangements (prearranged groupcast) are made in advance.

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