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Charting the Course for Crypto & Digital Asset Regulation
October 9, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PT Register Now>
As cryptocurrency integrates deeper into mainstream finance—from payroll systems to institutional portfolios—regulatory clarity becomes critical. We’ll explore stablecoin regulations, DeFi protocol compliance, tax implications, and upcoming regulatory milestones. Essential insights for compliance professionals, legal counsel, and business leaders navigating the evolving digital asset landscape.
Confirmed Speakers:
- Hermine Wong, Lecturer, Berkeley Law
- Marc Fagel, Lecturer, Stanford Law School, former SEC Regional Director
- Joshua Rivera, Operating Partner & General Counsel, Blockchain Capital (BCAP)
- Justin Slaughter, VP of Regulatory Affairs, Paradigm
Texas Corporate Law, Jurisdictional Shifts, and the Investor Perspective
October 14, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PT Register Now>
Texas challenges Delaware’s corporate law supremacy with its new stock exchange, enhanced business court system, and competitive incorporation framework. This webinar analyzes early adoption patterns, comparing Texas’s business-friendly approach to Delaware’s established precedents. We’ll examine investor reactions, litigation differences, and practical considerations for companies contemplating jurisdictional changes. Key insights for corporate counsel, executives, and investors evaluating incorporation strategies.
Confirmed Speakers:
- Roxanne L. Houtman, Partner, Potter Anderson
- Brad Sorrels, Partner, Wilson Sonsini
- Robert Vartabedian, Partner, Vartabedian Hester & Haynes
- Stavros Gadinis, Professor of Law, Berkeley School of Law
The Retail Investor Priorities in 2026
October 16, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PT Register Now>
Facing potential tariffs, persistent inflation, and economic uncertainty, retail investors need strategic guidance for 2026. This session explores how companies are tracking retail investor priorities during recessionary periods and how the landscape is evolving.
Confirmed Speakers:
- Christina M. Sautter, Co-Founder, Secretary, & Board Member, Center for Retail Investors & Corporate Inclusion, and Associate Dean for Research and Professor of Law, SMU Dedman School of Law
- Lucas Moskowitz, General Counsel, Robinhood Markets Inc.
- Bruce H. Goldfarb, President and Chief Executive Officer, Okapi Partners
- Former Partner, General Counsel, Qatalyst Partners
Innovative Exit Strategies in Private Equity in 2026
October 20, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PT Register Now>
Private equity faces unprecedented challenges with stagnant deal flow, limited liquidity, and intensifying competition. This webinar examines creative exit mechanisms beyond traditional IPOs and strategic sales, including continuation funds, secondary transactions, and dividend recapitalizations. We’ll analyze market dynamics, timing strategies, and potential pitfalls. Critical insights for PE professionals, portfolio company executives, and institutional investors navigating complex exit environments.
Confirmed Speakers:
- Joe Palombo, Partner, FGS Global
- Jinny Choi, Private Equity, Pitchbook
- Ofer Eldar, Professor of Law, Berkeley Law
- Jeremy Dennison, Partner, Travers Smith
When Government Becomes a Shareholder
October 21, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PT Register Now>
Intel’s government bailout represents a shift from traditional bankruptcy-private equity rescue models to direct state intervention. This session examines the implications of government equity participation, analyzing governance structures, strategic decision-making impacts, and long-term consequences for market dynamics. We’ll explore whether this model offers sustainable corporate rescue solutions and its broader implications for capitalism and competition policy.
Confirmed Speakers:
- Loni Mahanta, Chief Legal & Corporate Affairs Officer, HopSkipDrive
- Douglas Chia, President, Soundboard Governance, and Senior Fellow, Rutgers Center for Corporate Law and Governance
- Vikrum Aiyer, Head of Global Public Policy & External Affairs, Heirloom
- Ana Swanson, Correspondent, Trade and International Economics, New York Times
Navigating Litigation Risk Across Incorporation Jurisdictions
October 23, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PT Register Now>
The “DExit” trend from Delaware incorporation creates complex litigation risk considerations across multiple jurisdictions. This webinar compares litigation environments, judicial expertise, case law predictability, and procedural differences between Delaware, Texas, Nevada, and other emerging incorporation states. We’ll examine strategic considerations for managing cross-jurisdictional disputes, forum selection strategies, and practical risk mitigation approaches for corporate legal teams.
Confirmed Speakers:
- Honorable Sam Glasscock III (Ret.), Professional Neutral, Delaware ADR, LLC
- Marc Katz, US Chair, Employment Group and Dallas Office Managing Partner, DLA Piper
- Benjamin Edwards, Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Research & Professor of Law, William S. Boyd School of Law
- Andrew Charles Baker, Assistant Professor of Law, Berkeley Law
Substantive Readings
Charting the Course for Crypto & Digital Asset Regulation
H.R.3633 – Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025
Cryptocurrency regulation: U.S. laws and global developments
Harnessing the collective power of retail investors
Biweekly Investment Insights: A Delicate Balancing Act Between the Real & Market Economies
PE market thaw could boost Q4 dealmaking