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Morgan Lewis M&A Academy

The Morgan Lewis M&A Academy, a 17-part series of tailored webinars led by a diverse team of firm lawyers, provides a comprehensive overview of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and is ideal for learning about the latest M&A issues and developments. It is geared not only toward M&A professionals but also toward specialists with particular areas of focus such as benefits, intellectual property (IP), or tax whether they deal with M&A issues regularly or occasionally.

Our highly customized tracks enable each attendee to select the program that addresses their unique M&A needs.

Our tracks are as follows:

Track 1 | Back to Basics: Fundamental Building Blocks of M&A Transactions

Track 2 | Specialists Matter: Knowing Just Enough to Know When to Call for Help

Track 3 | Industry Expertise: A Competitive Edge

For more information on the program, please contact Gabriel Aviles.

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CLE credit in CA, IL, NY, PA, TX, VA, TN, and KS is currently pending approval. Credit in CT, FL, and NJ is pending approval (via reciprocity). CLE credit is not available when viewing recorded sessions.

Track 1 | Back to Basics: Fundamental Building Blocks of M&A Transactions

11/05/2024 - Getting to the Heart of It: The Anatomy of an M&A Transaction

Join partners Avryl Klich and Adam Prince as they provide an overview of various M&A structures, discuss the ins and outs of acquisition agreements, and explore the factors to consider when deciding which M&A structure is best.

11/12/2024 - Deal Structuring: Threshold Questions to Ask and Answer from Either Side of the Table

In this session, Conor Larkin and Tara McElhiney will give a brief overview of the acquisition process and discuss questions to be addressed in determining the best acquisition structure from both a seller’s and buyer’s perspective.

11/19/2024 - The Ins and Outs of Nondisclosure Agreements and Letters of Intent

Join partners Corey Mueller and Greer Longer as they discuss confidentiality agreement considerations, the terms that are often negotiated in these agreements, and the pros and cons of using letters of intent and matters covered therein.

12/03/2024 - Be Prepared: Why Representations & Warranties, Due Diligence, and Disclosure Schedules Matter

Crystal Fang and Chris Miller will explain the objectives and nuances of common representations and warranties found in a typical acquisition agreement.

12/17/2024 - Bridging the Gap with Transition Service Agreements

Join partners Vito Petretti and Spencer Curtis as they provide a summary of key considerations for structuring and negotiating transition services agreements in the context of M&A transactions.

Track 2 | Specialists Matter: Knowing Just Enough to Know When to Call for Help

01/07/2025 - Navigating Post-Closing Disputes, Including Fraud Claims

In this session, Elisa McEnroe and Sam Worth will explore strategies for effectively navigating post-closing dispute resolutions and addressing fraud in M&A transactions to ensure successful deal outcomes.

01/14/2025 - Antitrust and HSR Considerations in M&A Transactions

Join partner Dave Brenneman and associate Frank Ren as they provide a summary of market trends in M&A that fall under the antitrust and Hart-Scott-Rodino Act umbrella.

01/21/2025 - Planning for the Plans: Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Plans

Randy McGeorge and Timothy Durbin will discuss employee benefits and executive compensation issues arising in the context of M&A, including due diligence concerns, treatment of equity awards, “golden parachute” payments, and post-closing integration of employee benefits plans.

01/28/2025 - How Labor, Employment, and Benefits Specialists Can Best Add Value to Your Deal

Join us as Michael Schlemmer and Zach Shine provide a summary of labor and employment law diligence and related deal considerations, including integration practices for employees, benefits plans, and executive contracts.

02/04/2025 - IP Issues in M&A Transactions

Partners Ron Dreben and Julie Goldemberg and associates Kiran Jassal and Andy Dietrick will discuss diligence issues related to patent, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets that arise in the context of M&A transactions.

02/11/2025 - CFIUS & Trade Regulation Considerations in M&A Transactions

Join us as Giovanna Cinelli, Kenneth Nunnenkamp, and Katelyn Hilferty highlight key cross-border regulatory issues that may affect M&A transactions.

02/18/2025 - Privacy and Data Security Issues in M&A Transactions

Join partners Ezra Church and Kristin Hadgis as they provide a summary of key privacy and data security considerations in the context of M&A transactions.

02/25/2025 - Management Teams in the Context of M&A Transactions

Join Austin Lilling and Patrick Rehfield as they discuss issues particularly relevant to target management teams in the context of M&A transactions, including those relating to rollovers, employment and compensation arrangements, and incentive equity considerations.

Track 3 | Industry Expertise: A Competitive Edge

03/18/2025 - M&A Considerations Across the Evolving Life Sciences Sector

Join Laurie Burlingame and Luciana Griebel for an overview of current market trends in M&A and partnerships within the life sciences sector.

03/25/2025 - Investments in the Sports Arena

In this session, Andrew Rocks and Caitlin Harrison will provide a summary of market trends in M&A within the sports arena.

04/01/2025 - Technology M&A: Cutting-Edge Issues and Recent Trends in the Technology Sector

In this session, Nancy Yamaguchi and Jason Capps will provide a summary of significant issues and recent trends in M&A in the technology sector. They will also discuss structuring and diligence considerations, risk identification and mitigation, and deal planning approaches.

04/08/2025 - Artificial Intelligence in the Context of M&A Transactions

Join Doneld Shelkey and Ben Klaber as they provide a summary of significant market trends in M&A in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector.

05/14/2025 - Major Amendments to Delaware Corporate Law – Are You Ready?

In this session, our partners will break down the significant amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law enacted on March 25, 2025—redefining rules around interested director and controlling stockholder transactions, stockholder information rights, and more.