Mergers & Acquistions NYC | June 17th, 2025
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7:45-9:00 AM | Registration & Networking Breakfast
9:00-9:05 AM | Welcome Remarks
Christopher P. Skroupa, Founder & CEO, Skytop Strategies
9:05-9:35 AM | Keynote Presentation
Deal Flow: Drivers Against the Backdrop of Present Conditions at Home and Abroad
Presenter:
9:35-10:15 AM | Panel Discussion
Expectations of Deregulation: Impacat on the Capital Markets, and M&A
Moderator:
Panelists:
10:15-10:45 AM | Fireside Chat
Valuation: Levers Affecting the Economics of Deal Making
Interviewer:
Interviewee:
10:45-11:00 AM | Networking Break
11:00-11:40 PM | Panel Discussion
Operational Expansion or Antitrust: Emerging Views on Market Competitiveness
Moderator:
Panelists:
11:40-12:10 PM | Executive Briefing
Reps and Warrants: Managing Liability Risk
Presenter:
12:10- 12:50 PM | Panel Discussion
Technology M&A: Boom or Babble
Moderator:
Panelists:
12:50-1:50 PM | Networking Luncheon
1:50-2:30 PM | Panel Discussion
Energy M&A: A Tale of Oil and Gas
Moderator:
Panelists:
2:30-3:00 PM | Presentation
Topic TBA
Presenter:
3:00-3:15 PM | Networking Break
3:15-3:55PM | Panel Discussion
ESG & Takeover Law: Spotlight on How ESG is Impacting M&A Deal Making
Moderator:
Panelists:
3:55-4:35 PM | Fireside Chat
Trump 2 Optimism: Expectations for a Vibrant M&A Market
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Interviewee:
4:35-5:15 PM | Panel Discussion
Topic TBA
Moderator:
Panelists:
5:15-5:20 PM | Closing Remarks
5:20-6:20 PM | Networking Reception
SPEAKERS
DELEGATES
Fred R. Pletcher
Partner
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Bob Marese
President
MacKenzie Partners, Inc.
New York, NY
John Glenn Grau
President and CEO
InvestorCom
New York, NY
David A. Katz
Partner
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
New York, NY
Steven J. Pully
Director, Multiple Boards,
Founding Partner, Speyside Partners
Dallas, TX
Eric Rosenfeld
CEO
Crescendo Partners
New York, NY
Sean Donahue
Partner,
Chair of the Public Company Advisory practice and
Co-Chair of the Shareholder Activism & Takeover Defense practice
Paul Hastings LLP
Washington, D.C.
Ronald Orol
Senior Editor
The Deal
Washington, D.C.
Arthur Kohn
General Counsel,
Leading Corporate Governance Expert
and Skytop Contributing Author
New York, NY
Jeremy Fielding
Co-Chief Executive Officer, Partner
Kekst CNC
New York, NY
Lauren Thomas
Reporter
The Wall Street Journal
New York, NY
Dwain Celistan
Managing Partner, Diversity Practice
DHR Global
Hinsdale, IL
Joyce Cacho
Independent Director and Skytop Contributing Author
Multiple Companies
Boston, MA
Nick Graziano
Partner, 2717 Partners,
and Skytop Contributing Author
Host of “Inside the Corporate Boardroom”
SkytopTV Talk Show Series
Greenwich, Connecticut
Tim McCormick
Partner
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Toronto, Canada
Garrett Muzikowski
Senior Director
FTI Consulting
New York, NY
Patrick Temple-West
ESG Reporter
Financial Times
New York, NY
Dail St. Claire
Independent Board Director
Verde Clean Fuels (NASDAQ: VGAS)
New York, NY
Steven Crowley
Director of Business Development
CFO Consulting Partners
Westport, Connecticut
Lowell Robinson
Experienced Board Director and Advisor
New York, NY
Guy Barudin
Director, Investment Banking
Chardan
New York, NY
Emilian Papadopoulos
Cyber and Technology Risk Leader,
President at Good Harbor,
and Advisor and Board Member
Good Harbor Security Risk Management
Washington, D.C.
Lawrence S. Elbaum
Partner, Co-Head of Shareholder Activism
Vinson & Elkins LLP
New York, NY
VENUE - Skytop Studio
Rockefeller Center
Near Skytop Studio, Rockefeller Center is a national historic landmark in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. Home to Top of the Rock Observation Deck, NBC Studios, Radio City Music Hall and much more. Shop, dine and explore at one of New York's most inspiring locations.
St. Patrick's Cathedral
St. Patrick's Cathedral is the most recognizable cathedral in New York. It is the largest neo-Gothic Roman Catholic cathedral in the United States. For those who love architecture and history, for those who worship, and for those who enjoy a place of beauty, St. Patrick's Cathedral is a magnificent place to visit.
United Nation
Tour the United Nations. This offers an exciting opportunity to discover the UN Headquarters as you journey through the corridors of international diplomacy. Learn about the history and work of the United Nations and visit the famous General Assembly Hall and Security Council Chamber.
Grand Central Terminal
Grand Central Terminal is the world’s largest train station and certainly worth a visit. See the Main Concourse in all its grandeur! From fine dining to classic cocktail bars to casual restaurants, there are 35 dining options. Shop at 65 shops, from brand names to unique, local brands.
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