Patricia Elias

Patricia Elias

September 20, 2024 | New York Law Journal

How Potential Regulation Changes Could Impact M&A, Post Election

A discussion of what legal M&A professionals should consider ahead of the presidential election, and potential regulation changes that could accompany a new administration.

By Patricia Elias

5 minute read

December 12, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Legal Professionals, AI and the Future of M&A Dealmaking

As an industry that focuses on the review, processing and creation of data and content, the legal sector is naturally positioned to benefit directly from the use of AI. However, these opportunities are countered by challenges surrounding the handling of information and data.

By Patricia Elias

8 minute read

October 24, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

Smash the Employee Culture Clash to Ensure Value Creation in M&A

Ignoring culture can have potentially expensive and destructive repercussions. Yet, these risks can be eliminated or mitigated by addressing the underlying causations early on—even before the deal is completed, in due diligence.

By Patricia Elias

6 minute read

October 29, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Climate Change Is a Business Risk That Can No Longer Be Ignored

As climate change causes floods, forest fires and other weather super-events to occur with greater frequency and increasing intensity, special-interest shareholder groups, government agencies and customers are demanding more evidence of environmental, social and governance compliance.

By Patricia Elias

6 minute read

May 20, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Behind the Momentum: Five Realities of Today's Corporate Lawyers

Recent market insights shed light on five ways legal advisors have adopted new norms and adapted legal workflows since the onset of the global pandemic to help power a recovery.

By Patricia Elias

6 minute read