Program Details
2025-11-20 13:00:00
Over 1,000+ webinars
Course Overview
2025-11-20 13:00:00
2.5h CLE Credits
Intermediate
2.5
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ESTThis comprehensive session covers the full M&A lifecycle, from initial deal structuring decisions between asset and equity purchases through tax considerations including 338(h)(10) elections and creative merger structures. Attendees will explore due diligence best practices, negotiation of key documents like LOIs and purchase agreements, regulatory approvals, closing mechanics, and post-closing integration challenges including working capital adjustments and dispute resolution.
Cheryl Mullin
Michael Barbera
Tyler J. Thompson 2:00 pm - 2:10 pm ESTA short intermission allowing attendees to refresh before the next session. Use this time to network with fellow participants and prepare questions for upcoming topics.
Cheryl MullinMichael BarberaTyler J. Thompson 2:10 pm - 2:40 pm ESTThis session addresses unique challenges in acquiring franchise systems, including territorial conflict analysis, FDD compliance verification, and creating franchise agreement abstracts to capture critical terms. Participants will learn strategies for coordinating with lenders and landlords, managing franchisee communications during transitions, and avoiding common pitfalls that can derail franchise acquisitions.
Cheryl MullinMichael BarberaTyler J. Thompson 2:40 pm - 3:10 pm ESTDrawing from high-profile case studies like Yahoo/Verizon and Marriott/Starwood, this session examines how digital risks can materially impact deal value and timing. Attendees will learn to conduct effective due diligence on privacy compliance, cybersecurity controls, and AI systems while understanding how to allocate tech and data risks through representations, warranties, and indemnities.
Cheryl MullinMichael BarberaTyler J. Thompson 3:10 pm - 3:20 pm ESTA brief pause before continuing with the final portion of the data and technology session. Take this opportunity to reflect on key takeaways and formulate questions.
Cheryl MullinMichael BarberaTyler J. Thompson 3:20 pm - 3:50 pm ESTThis concluding session focuses on navigating complex cross-border data transfer requirements under GDPR, CCPA, and emerging regulatory frameworks during M&A integration. Participants will develop a post-closing compliance playbook addressing changed risk profiles, threshold triggers, and the critical importance of following up on red flags identified during diligence.
Cheryl MullinMichael BarberaTyler J. ThompsonCheryl Mullin is the founding partner of Mullin, P.C. Her practice focuses on assisting commercial clients in achieving their growth objectives through franchising, joint ventures, acquisitions, and private investment, as well as providing intellectual property protection services, business transition planning, and commercial litigation support.
Michael is an Enrolled Agent and specialist in tax planning and tax advisory services, as well as an Investment Advisor Representative held to the fiduciary standard of care.
Tyler J. Thompson is a Partner at Reed Smith LLP in the firm’s Denver office and a member of its Emerging Technologies practice, where he advises clients on data privacy and protection, technology contracts and contract processes, websites and mobile apps, digital accessibility, artificial intelligence, and data issues in the franchise space. In the technology space, Tyler counsels on artificial intelligence (including generative AI and LLMs), open-source software, digital marketing, software licensing, and SaaS agreements. With a practice focus in digital compliance, Tyler handles all aspects of a client’s website, platform, and mobile app to ensure compliance while maintaining the best user experience.
Cheryl Mullin is the founding partner of Mullin, P.C. Her practice focuses on assisting commercial clients in achieving their growth objectives through franchising, joint ventures, acquisitions, and private investment, as well as providing intellectual property protection services, business transition planning, and commercial litigation support.
Michael is an Enrolled Agent and specialist in tax planning and tax advisory services, as well as an Investment Advisor Representative held to the fiduciary standard of care.
Tyler J. Thompson is a Partner at Reed Smith LLP in the firm’s Denver office and a member of its Emerging Technologies practice, where he advises clients on data privacy and protection, technology contracts and contract processes, websites and mobile apps, digital accessibility, artificial intelligence, and data issues in the franchise space. In the technology space, Tyler counsels on artificial intelligence (including generative AI and LLMs), open-source software, digital marketing, software licensing, and SaaS agreements. With a practice focus in digital compliance, Tyler handles all aspects of a client’s website, platform, and mobile app to ensure compliance while maintaining the best user experience.
Requirements
The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.
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