Join us for a timely webinar that explores how corporate priorities are being reshaped by the new Trump administration’s approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), as well as the corresponding rise in anti-DEI sentiments and shareholder activism. As companies face increasing pressures to scale back DEI initiatives, this session will provide actionable strategies to help organizations maintain inclusive workplaces while navigating heightened scrutiny and balancing global considerations. Presented by Samita Ali-Khan, Partner at Foley Hoag. Registration is now open to LSTA Members.

Two years ago, we hosted a webinar on the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) enacted by Congress as part of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020. We learned that the CTA’s goal was to reveal the true owners of opaque legal entities used to launder money. So what has changed? Our expert panelist has agreed to return and let us know if there is anything left for us to do, and if so, what that is and who must still comply. Presented by Daniel P. Stipano, Head of AML/CFT Financial Institutions, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. Presentation now available to LSTA Members. Registration is now open to LSTA members.

Our panel of experts discussed the state of LMEs: Where are the documentation trends? What are the implications of the Serta and Mitel decisions for Uptiers and other LMEs? What is the state of equitable mootness” after Serta?”; What are the implications of Serta’s excise of lender indemnities? Presentation and replay now available for our members.

Experts from Alston & Bird and in-house counsel at JPMorgan advising the Credit Trading Desk presented (i) the evolution, fundamentals, use, and ever-evolving nature of cooperation agreements by lenders within stressed/distressed credit facilities and (ii) certain related ancillary matters.  Presented by Stephen Blank, Partner, Alston & Bird – New York, Matthew D. Kent, Partner and Co-chair of the Antitrust Team, Alston & Bird – Atlanta, Jennifer Kotzen, Vice President, JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Ken Rothenberg, Partner & Chair – Distressed Debt & Claims Trading Team, Alston & Bird – New York. Presentation and replay are now available for LSTA Members.

Experts from KBRA and KRBA DLD discussed: Private corporate credit outlook for 2025, Competitive deal terms for nonbanks beyond pricing, Middle market loan performance, The resilience of private credit feeder notes and leverage facilities, The resilience of BDC ratings and prospects for 2025, New pathways for rated product exposure to direct lending strategies and New private credit strategies. Presented by William Cox, Senior Managing Director, Global Head of Corporate, Financial and Government, Ratings, KBRA, Kelly Thompson, Founder & Editor, KBRA DLD and Andrew Berlin, Vice President, Director of Policy Research, LSTA, Inc. - Intro. Presentation and replay now available for LSTA Members.

This webinar discussed how recent Supreme Court rulings continue to rebalance power among the courts, the administrative state, and Congress and affect how the executive branch and independent agencies engage in rulemaking, issue guidance, and engage in enforcement. Panelists reviewed the various legal themes that emerged from Loper Bright, Jarkesy, Corner Post, and other Supreme Court decisions and discussed their implications and key takeaways. Presentation and replay are now available for LSTA Members.

Over the last few years, a growing number of banks and credit funds have joined forces to provide private credit solutions to sponsor-backed and non-sponsor-backed businesses. Presented by Stephen A. Boyko, Partner, Proskauer Rose LLP, Mark B. Cohen, Managing Principal, Bradley Credit Partners and Jennifer E. Crystal, Partner, Proskauer Rose LLP. Presentation and replay available for LSTA Members.