M&A partner Sarah Young will moderate a panel on October 7, 2025 at the Women, Influence & Power in Law Conference titled “The Road Ahead: Exploring M&A Trends and What’s Next?”
Sarah and the panelists will discuss the shifting market dynamics shaping the M&A landscape and the new challenges dealmakers face, including changes in deal structures, evolving regulatory scrutiny, and shifting priorities at government agencies. The session will explore M&A trends, strategies, and insights on effectively managing risks and opportunities.
The panelists include Laura Kaceniar, director of corporate and M&A at HP, Isobel Jones, head of legal and regulatory at Kinder’s, and Yelena Dunaevsky, senior vice president of Woodruff Sawyer.
The Women, Influence & Power in Law Conference will take place from October 6 to 8 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center outside of Washington, D.C. More information can be found here.
Ropes & Gray M&A partners Jackie Cohen, Suni Sreepada and executive compensation & employee benefits partner Ellen Sueda will also attend the conference.
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