LIF INFOCUS:

CAPITAL MARKETS

In association with iManage, The Legal Innovation Forum presents the LIF 2025 InFocus: Capital Markets series, shining a light on the private equity and venture capital sectors in North America.

overview

The LIF InFocus: Capital Markets series brings together thought leaders and innovators to distill the critical insights needed to thrive in the ever-evolving North American private equity and venture capital ecosystems.

Join us for immersive discussions on three vital focus areas for change in 2025: The Deal Horizon, Private Equity + VC, and Mastering AI. Led by expert panelists at the forefront of the legal and business ecosystems, each session will offer crucial insight into mitigating risk and harnessing opportunity in a risk-on world.

  • 3-part webinar series

  • Free to attend

  • Law Society of BC: This program is accredited for 1.00 hour of CPD

  • The Florida Bar: Approved for CLE credits: General CLE credits: 1.0, Technology CLE credits: 1.0

  • The State Bar of Texas: This program is accredited for 1:00 hour for CLE

  • The North Carolina State Bar: Approved for 1:00 hour of CLE credit

  • The Law Society of Ontario: This program contains 30 minutes of Professionalism Content

  • Under consideration for CLE accreditation by The State Bar of Georgia

THEMES & AGENDA


PART 1: THE DEAL LANDSCAPE | MARCH 25TH, 12.00 PM ET

  • The M&A deal horizon: How the M&A market is evolving in light of new political administrations, both in the  US and globally, interest rates and cost of capital, the new tariff and trade playbook, and shifting valuation expectations.

  • Market overview: Insights into the most active sectors for deals in 2025 (tech, healthcare, financial services, etc.).

  • The state of global deal flow: including regional variations and the rise of cross-border deals.

Andrew Bowyer

Founder + CEO, ADB Insights

David Felicissimo

General Counsel, Valsoft Corporation

John Clifford

Partner, McMillan

Christine Kim

Associate, Clifford Chance

Marshall Eidinger

Partner, Bennett Jones

Nigel Rughani

VP Corporate Development, Vertex


PART 2: THE EVOLUTION OF THE PRIVATE EQUITY AND VC LANDSCAPE IN 2025 | Q2, TBC

  • Investment strategy shifts: Key drivers and trends at play across private equity and venture capital.

  • Deal compliance: Legal aspects of structuring deals and navigating exit strategies including regulation.

  • Tech-driven deals: The role of technology and innovation in deal-making, including the use of AI in due diligence.

SPEAKERS COMING SOON


PART 3: MASTERING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR TRANSACTIONS IN THE LEGAL SECTOR | Q3, TBC

  • AI in transactions: AI applications in closings, due diligence, document automation, and contract analysis.

  • Leveraging AI for compliance: How AI can streamline compliance and regulatory processes in M&A and investment deals.

  • AI ethics and regulation: Ethical considerations and regulatory frameworks for AI in legal business.

  • Future proofing and emerging trends: Opportunities and risks for law firms, in-house legal teams, and clients.

SPEAKERS COMING SOON