TLS Antitrust Clearance & Merger Enforcement Virtual Conference
TransPerfect Legal Solutions (TLS) is excited to host our inaugural conference on Antitrust Clearance & Merger Enforcement. The virtual conference will examine two key topics. Our lineup of expert panelists will explore the potential impact of the 2020 elections on the M&A market and regulatory environment. We will illustrate how to manage ever-increasing data volumes in the context of a “second request,” civil investigative demand, or foreign competition proceeding. From data collection through document review, we will probe how to integrate advanced analytics and AI throughout the antitrust ediscovery process to achieve higher quality, faster, and more cost effective results.
Keynote Address by Todd Buchholz
Todd Buchholz, former White House director of economic policy, managing director of the $15 billion Tiger hedge fund, commentator on NPR's "Marketplace," and Harvard economics teacher, led us through a macro look at the M&A forecast for 2021 and beyond, diving deeper into the impact of COVID-19, the upcoming election, and more. In addition to his experience in the White House, on Wall Street, and in the classroom, Buchholz is a frequent guest on ABC News, PBS, and CBS. He also recently hosted his own special on CNBC, and even co-produced the Broadway hit “Jersey Boys”.
Moderator:
- Daniel Meyers – President of Information Governance & Consulting, TLS
Panelists:
- Andy Lacy – Partner, Simpson Thacher
- Jon Gowdy – Partner, Morrison & Foerster
- Kellie Kemp – Competition Counsel; Uber Technologies, Inc.
Session 1: Merger Clearance Beyond November Third: Potential Impacts of the Election on Merger Review and Enforcement
This panel of senior antitrust lawyers explored how the outcome of the election might impact the M&A regulatory environment. The discussion included how changing political dynamics could affect the regulation of Big Tech, DOJ/FTC approaches to remedies, and potential gaps between campaign promises and the realities of merger clearance proceedings.
Moderator:
- Daniel Meyers – President of Information Governance & Consulting, TLS
Panelists:
- Andy Lacy – Partner, Simpson Thacher
- Jon Gowdy – Partner, Morrison & Foerster
- Kellie Kemp – Competition Counsel; Uber Technologies, Inc.
Session 2: Deploying Advanced Analytics and AI to Manage Big Data in a Merger Review Proceeding
Second requests and competition proceedings require comprehensive document productions on accelerated timelines. In the Big Data era, the scope and timing of these proceedings create substantial obstacles for compliance and budgets. This panel demonstrated how to “fight fire with fire”—that is, how to deploy cutting-edge technology to combat ever-growing data volumes and constantly evolving data sources, and achieve success in competition matters.
Moderator:
- Katherine Perekslis – Vice President, TLS
Panelists:
- Scott Reents – Lead Attorney of Data Analytics & Ediscovery; Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
- Jake Maslov – Ediscovery Solutions Attorney, Latham & Watkins LLP
- Mark Noel – Director of Technology Assisted Review & Analytics, Hogan Lovells
- Mike Kriegal – Senior Director, Consulting Services, TLS
Session 3: Optimizing Quality and Efficiency in a Second Request Document Review through Technology-Enabled Workflows
The most burdensome aspect of any discovery project is document review. In second requests or other competition proceedings, the expedited deadlines render traditional document review non-viable. This panel explained how to design a technology-driven process to optimize the speed, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness of second request document review projects.
Moderator:
- Clayton Crooks – Regional Director of Legal Services, TLS
Panelists:
- Eduardo Rivera – Senior Project Manager, TransPerfect Staffing Solutions
- Kenyatta Green – Senior Project Manager, TransPerfect Staffing Solutions
- Astrit Ajdari – Director of Consulting Services, TLS
- Teisha Johnson – Partner, Baker McKenzie
- Jared Meyer – Associate, Simpson Thacher
