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UT Law CLE’s Mergers and Acquisitions Institute is the leading private M&A conference of its kind in the U.S. for the latest deal trends, structures, pitfalls and opportunities in M&A. The combination of a cutting-edge program with nationally recognized speakers, prestigious U.S. and international sponsors, the Byron Egan Whiskey Tasting, invaluable networking opportunities, and much more, makes this an event you won’t want to miss!

UT Law CLE’s Mergers and Acquisitions Institute is the leading private M&A conference of its kind in the U.S. for the latest deal trends, structures, pitfalls and opportunities in M&A. The combination of a cutting-edge program with nationally recognized speakers, prestigious U.S. and international sponsors, the Byron Egan Whiskey Tasting, invaluable networking opportunities, and much more, makes this an event you won’t want to miss! The full agenda will be coming soon! Topics will include: Texas Business Courts: The Dawn of a New Era Carveouts: Still a Piece of Cake? WTF Does ESG Really Mean for M&A? Shifting Sands or Quicksand?: Negotiating Antitrust Risk in Today’s Climate Distressed M&A: What’s So Different From Healthy Deals? Energy Dealmaking Mock Negotiation of Key Indemnification Provisions Getting the Piper Paid: Successfully Navigating the RWI Claims Processes Deal Ethics Pop Quiz with Glenn West

UT Law CLE’s Mergers and Acquisitions Institute is the leading private M&A conference of its kind in the United States for the latest deal trends, structures, pitfalls and opportunities in M&A. The combination of a cutting-edge program with nationally recognized speakers, prestigious U.S. and international sponsors, the Byron Egan Whiskey Tasting, invaluable networking opportunities, and much more, makes this an event you won’t want to miss!

UT Law CLE’s Mergers and Acquisitions Institute is the leading private M&A conference of its kind in the United States for the latest deal trends, structures, pitfalls and opportunities in M&A. The combination of a cutting-edge program with nationally recognized speakers, prestigious U.S. and international sponsors, the Byron Egan Whiskey Tasting, invaluable networking opportunities, and much more, makes this an event you won’t want to miss!

UT Law CLE’s Mergers and Acquisitions Institute is the leading private M&A conference of its kind in the United States. Although we are going virtual this year, the Institute continues to provide the latest in deal trends, structures, pitfalls and opportunities in M&A, including the impact of COVID-19 and key takeaways for practitioners. The combination of a cutting-edge program with nationally recognized speakers, prestigious U.S. and international sponsors, networking opportunities, and much more, makes this an online event you won’t want to miss!

UT Law’s Mergers and Acquisitions Institute is the leading private M&A conference of its kind in the United States for the latest deal trends, structures, pitfalls and opportunities in M&A. The combination of a cutting- edge program with nationally recognized speakers, prestigious U.S. and international sponsors, Fletcher’s famous Texas State Fair corny dogs, the Byron Egan Whiskey Tasting, invaluable networking opportunities, and much more, makes this an event you won’t want to miss! Highlights this year include: Revenge of the Sea Squirts: More Glenn West on Encrusted M&A Boilerplate Insight for When The Music Stops: Key Issues, Provisions, and Processes for the Next Buyer’s Market Engaging discussion of Dealmaking Differences Between Strategic and Private Equity Players: A Deeper Dive Into Processes and Provisions A full 15.00 MCLE hours, including 3.00 hours of ethics, with additional on-demand programming after the Institute The University of Texas School of Law - Mergers and Acquisitions Institute Endowment for Excellence in Law Scholarship The Mergers and Acquisitions Institute is proud to announce the establishment of The University of Texas School of Law - Mergers and Acquisitions Institute Endowment for Excellence in Law Scholarship – a permanent endowment for the benefit of The University of Texas School of Law. Funds distributed from the endowment will be used to support students of high academic achievement who exhibit strong interest and potential in the field of mergers and acquisitions. Gifts of all sizes are now being accepted through the registration process or at the Institute in October, and will be applied to the principal of the endowment. Please note that gifts to The University of Texas are tax deductible as allowed by law, and The University of Texas is defined by the IRS as a 170(c) organization, a government-supported non-profit. All donors will receive a receipt from the University Development Office for their contribution. As with any decision involving your assets, we encourage you to seek the advice of professional counsel when considering a gift.

UT Law’s Mergers and Acquisitions Institute is the leading private M&A conference of its kind in the United States for the latest deal trends, structures, pitfalls and opportunities in M&A. This year’s highlights include: Comparison of the Deal Driver Differences Between Private Equity and Strategic Players Exploration of How Representation and Warranty Insurance is Changing the Game Insight into encrusted boilerplate by Rethinking Conventional Wisdom in M&A Agreements Engaging discussion of M&A After Tax Reform: A Practical Survival Guide to New Opportunities and Challenges Facing Deal Lawyers A full 3.00 hours of ethics with additional on-demand programming after the Institute The combination of a cutting-edge program with nationally recognized speakers, prestigious U.S. and international sponsors, Fletcher’s famous Texas State Fair corny dogs, the 8th Annual Byron Egan Whiskey Tasting, invaluable networking opportunities, and much more, makes this an event you won't want to miss!   The University of Texas School of Law - Mergers and Acquisitions Institute Endowment for Excellence in Law Scholarship The Mergers and Acquisitions Institute is proud to announce the establishment of The University of Texas School of Law - Mergers and Acquisitions Institute Endowment for Excellence in Law Scholarship – a permanent endowment for the benefit of The University of Texas School of Law. Funds distributed from the endowment will be used to support students of high academic achievement who exhibit strong interest and potential in the field of mergers and acquisitions. Gifts of all sizes are now being accepted through the registration process or at the Institute in October, and will be applied to the principal of the endowment. Please note that gifts to The University of Texas are tax deductible as allowed by law, and The University of Texas is defined by the IRS as a 170(c) organization, a government-supported non-profit. All donors will receive a receipt from the University Development Office for their contribution. As with any decision involving your assets, we encourage you to seek the advice of professional counsel when considering a gift.

UT Law’s Mergers and Acquisitions Institute has gained a reputation among deal lawyers, corporate development officers, investment bankers, private equity investors, and other legal and financial practitioners as the leading private M&A conference of its kind in the United States for the latest deal trends, structures, pitfalls and opportunities in M&A. Key reasons to attend: Explore the games that people play as they draft – and clean up after – purchase price agreements Hear the latest insights into what's trending and what's next in winning, negotiating, and executing private equity deals in a competitive market Analyze the challenges of acquiring or selling the hot startup that never, never wants to worry about grown up things like analysts, activists, and SEC reporting Examine examples of sales where spending time and money in advance to mitigate potential buyer risks and costs helped ensure success Survey highlights from the upcoming Carveouts Deal Points Study from the ABA's Mergers and Acquisitions Committee, chaired by panel moderator Rita-Anne O'Neill Investigate the latest developments in confidentiality agreements, letters of intent, and other preliminary agreements that will help lock in your deal with maximum speed and leverage The combination of an excellent program with nationally recognized speakers, prestigious U.S. and international sponsors, Fletcher’s Texas State Fair famous corny dogs, the 7th annual whiskey tasting, invaluable networking opportunities, and much more, makes this an event you won't want to miss! And join us on Wednesday afternoon at the Dallas Bar Association for the Women Deal Lawyers Forum – a half-day program focusing on the unique opportunities and challenges facing women lawyers practicing M&A and corporate law.

UT Law’s Mergers and Acquisitions Institute has gained a reputation among deal lawyers, corporate development officers, investment bankers, private equity investors, hedge fund managers and other legal and financial practitioners as the leading private M&A conference of its kind in the United States. Now in its 12th year, this program examines the latest deal trends, structures, pitfalls and opportunities in M&A, includes nationally and internationally recognized speakers, and provides invaluable networking opportunities to network with leading M&A lawyers and corporate development officers in Texas and the Southwest. Key reasons to attend: Learn about developments in drag-alongs and other minority shareholder squeeze-out techniques Gain insight from experienced practitioners in Texas Twists: An Essential Guide to Key Texas Law M&A Issues Explore the challenges in structuring and executing growth equity deals Rethink the common wisdom and revisit encrusted boilerplate language in M&A agreements Learn how to structure energy deals amidst today’s price volatility Explore the good, the bad, and the ugly of concepts and developments from public target deals that bleed into private target M&A Hear the latest updates on Trending Issues in Negotiation of Indemnification Agreements The combination of an excellent program with nationally recognized speakers, prestigious U.S. and international sponsors, Fletcher’s Texas State Fair famous corny dogs, the 6th annual whiskey tasting, invaluable networking opportunities, and much more, makes this a celebration you won't want to miss!

The 38th Annual Conference on Securities and Business Law features comprehensive discussions of fiduciary duties and liabilities and best practices for preparing and responding to inquiries for those representing clients in business, financial and governance matters.  2016 highlights include: Focused series of presentations on Gatekeeper Duties and Liabilities, When It All Goes Wrong: Preparing for and Managing the Fallout, and Fiduciary Duties of Governing Persons of Business Entities Learn the latest about cybersecurity policies and protections and best practices for your office and your clients to be prepared for what’s next with Erin Nealy Cox, Stroz Friedberg, Dallas, TX, Associate Regional Director for Examinations Marshall M. Gandy, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Fort Worth, TX, and Richard J. Johnson, Jones Day, Dallas, TX John A. Terrill II, Heckscher, Teillon, Terrill & Sager P.C., West Conshohocken, PA, presents The Financial Action Task Force and the Role of Lawyers in Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing A deep dive into the fiduciary duties of governing persons panel discussion led by Byron F. Egan, Jackson Walker, LLP, Dallas, TX, with Hon. Sam Glasscock III, Delaware Court of Chancery, Georgetown, DE, James R. Griffin, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, Redwood City, CA, Mark A. Morton, Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP, Wilmington, DE, and former Chief Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court, Myron T. Steele, Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP, Wilmington, DE Invaluable networking opportunities with program faculty and attendees throughout, including the Thursday Evening Reception in the 42nd Floor Club, which provides a breathtaking view of the Dallas skyline  Come a day early for the 2016 Securities and Business Law Primer: Drafting Governing Documents for LLCs to explore the common challenges and pitfalls when preparing to organize in Texas as a Limited Liability Company.   The conference is jointly presented by The University of Texas School of Law, the Texas State Securities Board, the Fort Worth District Office of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Business Law Section of the State Bar of Texas. 

Drafting Governing Documents for LLCs provides an opportunity to explore the common challenges and pitfalls when preparing to organize in Texas as a Limited Liability Company. How can you build your LLC to accommodate a variety of operational structures? How should you form an LLC you plan to use as financing vehicle? How do you realize promoted interests in the organization? Get hands-on practice in addressing these sorts of real-world scenarios in guided group work, and bring your best LLC questions to have them explored and answered. Stay for the 38th Annual Conference on Securities and Business Law for an in-depth review of fiduciary duty in all its forms and guises, from changing liabilities for securities practitioners to handling the fall-out when “it all goes wrong.”

UT Law’s Mergers and Acquisitions Institute has gained a reputation among deal lawyers, corporate development officers, investment bankers, private equity investors, hedge fund managers and other legal and financial practitioners as the leading private M&A conference of its kind in the United States.   Now in its 11th year, this program examines the latest deal trends, structures, pitfalls and opportunities in M&A, includes nationally and internationally recognized speakers, and provides invaluable networking opportunities to network with leading M&A lawyers and corporate development officers in Texas and the Southwest.   Key reasons to attend: Gain insight from experienced practitioners on how to navigate potential conflicts of interest among stakeholders in M&A transactions Learn how to take advantage of the new normal in Bottoms Up: Doing Opportunistic Deals in Today’s Energy Sector Explore the complexities of joint venture governance and the obligation to offer business opportunities to the joint venture or each other Learn how to maximize seller leverage and take your asset from “ho-hum” to “must-have” Hear the latest updates on Outcome-Determinative Default Rules under Delaware, New York, and Texas Law The combination of an excellent program with nationally recognized speakers, prestigious U.S. and international sponsors, Fletcher’s Texas State Fair famous corny dogs, the 4th annual whiskey tasting, invaluable networking opportunities, and much more, makes this a celebration you won't want to miss!  

The 37th Annual Conference on Securities Regulation and Business Law features comprehensive discussions of relevant topics for those representing or working for public or private companies on business, financial and governance matters. 2015 highlights include: Keynote Luncheon Presentation by SEC Commissioner Daniel M. Gallagher Igor Rozenblit, co-head of the SEC Private Funds Unit, Marc E. Elovitz, Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP, New York, NY, Toby Galloway, Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP, Fort Worth, TX, and David R. Woodcock, Director of the SEC Fort Worth Regional Office, discuss private funds exams and enforcement issues Coverage of how recent fiduciary duty cases affect advice to directors and officers of Delaware and Texas corporations Gerald J. Laporte, Former Chief of the SEC Office of Small Business Policy moderates a panel on the updates to Regulation D and Regulation A A deep dive look into the present and future for OTC companies Invaluable networking opportunities with program faculty and attendees throughout, including the Thursday Evening Reception in the 42nd Floor Club, which provides a breathtaking view of the Dallas skyline  Come a day early for The Nuts and Bolts of a Private Private Placement–a perfect introduction for new professionals to the field or a refresher for the seasoned practitioner.   The conference is jointly presented by The University of Texas School of Law, the Texas State Securities Board, the Fort Worth District Office of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Business Law Section of the State Bar of Texas. 

The Nuts and Bolts of a Private Private Placement provides an overview of securities laws, including when to do a 506(b) Private Placement. What does “private” mean? What do you owe investors? Who is a suitable investor? How do you decide which risk factors to include in the memorandum? Get the answers to these questions and more.   Stay on for the 37th Annual Conference on Securities Regulation and Business Law for two full days of comprehensive discussions on relevant topics for those representing or working for public or private companies on business, financial and governance matters.