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In-house counsel are pivotal in shaping business outcomes—from deal strategy to post-merger integration. This “Best Of” session from the Transaction Track at the Women, Influence & Power of Law conference brings together leading corporate legal and finance professionals to share insider perspectives on what’s driving smarter, more strategic collaboration across departments.
Hear firsthand how top legal leaders are balancing opportunity and risk in complex transactions, navigating the latest M&A trends, and avoiding the post-merger pitfalls that can erode long-term value. Whether you’re fine-tuning your deal readiness or strengthening cross-functional alignment, this session will equip you with practical insights to elevate your impact across the business.
You’ll learn how to:
● Identify emerging M&A trends shaping deal readiness and negotiation strategies
● Collaborate effectively with finance teams to balance opportunity and risk
● Avoid post-merger pitfalls, from cultural integration to compliance missteps
● Strengthen your department’s strategic influence on growth and decision-making
● Build a lasting framework for mitigating risk beyond the deal’s close
Speakers:
Yelena Dunaevsky|Senior Vice President | Woodruff Sawyer
Sophia Lee|Chief Legal Officer |Altus Power
Karen M. Sheehan|Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary | Tupperware Brand
Can’t attend? Register now to view the webcast on-demand