19 May 2026 • 8 minute read
M&A Summit 2026
Scanning the Horizon: How Global Forces are Shaping Tomorrow’s DealsTuesday, May 19, 2026
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm ET
DLA Piper will host its 3rd annual M&A Summit on May 19th in New York City.
The half-day summit will feature insights from former U.S. Senator Richard Burr, whose tenure in the U.S. Senate brings deep experience in navigating complex policy matters and regulatory frameworks.
In an exclusive fireside chat Senator Burr will share his perspectives, offering attendees insights on how evolving legislative and regulatory developments may impact mergers and acquisitions in the future.
The Summit will also feature panels of M&A professionals discussing how global shifts are driving tomorrow’s deals, as well as the role of technology in M&A, addressing both the risks and opportunities it presents for the evolving deal market.
The Summit will conclude with a rooftop networking reception.
To register your interest
Please contact masummit@us.dlapiper.com.
Agenda
2:05 pm - 2:50 pm ET
Moderator: Karina Lynch, DLA Piper
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm ET
This panel will explore how artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are reshaping mergers and acquisitions. This session will delve into the tensions created by the increased use of AI in deal making—providing desired speed and efficiencies while simultaneously introducing potential liabilities—and examine how tech advancements are altering due diligence, legal service delivery and associated risk management.
- Moderator: James Fischer, DLA Piper
- Panelist: Matt Unterlack, Managing Director - M&A and Transaction Solutions, Aon
- Panelist: Damian Olthoff, Former General Counsel, PROS Holdings, Inc.
- Panelist: Raghav Nandagopal, Chief Corporate Development Officer, Ascensus
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm ET
The panel will explore the ways in which evolving energy challenges are shaping and influencing M&A activity and deal trends across the globe. Join industry experts as they discuss the latest developments, emerging opportunities, and how energy considerations are transforming the landscape of mergers and acquisitions.
- Moderator: Stephanie Yarbrough, DLA Piper
- Panelist: James Campos, President, Red Post Energy, LLC
- Panelist: Lance Medlin, CEO, Red Post Energy, LLC
- Panelist: Scott Hile, Vice President - Corporate Development & Strategic Growth, Enviva
