As companies become more acquisitive - or perhaps look for a strategic or financial buyer - Board members should be attuned to the legal, financial and regulatory implications of any deal. By better understanding the Board's role, Directors (and Officers) can increase stockholder value, reduce conflict within the organization, and mitigate litigation risk.

In The Board's Role in M&A Transactions, Jeff Phillips of SRR and Michael Levitin of WilmerHale will discuss the integral role that Directors play in major corporate M&A decisions, their responsibilities to review and recommend a proposed transaction, the major challenges (and concerns) they may face, and other factors that affect the fulfillment of their fiduciary duties to a company's shareholders.

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