Past Events

McDonald Hopkins' Christal Contini will be moderating a panel on "The Buyer Pre-Transaction Playbook: Relationships, Process & Letter of Intent" at the Smart Business Dealmakers Conference in Cleveland.

McDonald Hopkins' Adam Grais will be presenting on "Tax in M&A" during this virtual event presented by the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education.

McDonald Hopkins' Elizabeth Sullivan and Emily Johnson will be presenting on "Regulatory Considerations in the Implementation of Digital Pathology and AI" at the 11th Annual Digital Pathology and AI Congress: USA, presented by Global Engage.

McDonald Hopkins' Elizabeth Sullivan and Emily Johnson will be hosting a roundtable discussion on regulatory issues at the 11th Annual Digital Pathology & AI Congress: USA, presented by Global Engage.

McDonald Hopkins' Spencer Pollock will be presenting as part of a panel on "Anatomy of a Cybersecurity Insurance Claim" at the IT Nation Secure 2025 Conference.

In today’s rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, understanding how incidents are discovered, how to prepare for investigations, and who holds the authority to act are crucial for ensuring compliance and protecting your organization.

McDonald Hopkins' Rachel Carey will be presenting via webinar to the American Alliance of Orthopedic Executives regarding Strategic Planning for Adding New Service Lines: Legal, Operational, and Compliance Essentials.

McDonald Hopkins' Spencer Pollock will be presenting as part of a panel on "Tips, Suggestions and Planning for Potential Cyber Security Breach" at the Women's Bar Association of Maryland's annual meeting.

McDonald Hopkins' Malisheia Douglas will be presenting at the Ohio Women’s Bar Association's Annual Meeting & Conference, Gaps to Gains: Advancing Gender Equity in the Legal Profession, on May 8-9, 2025. She will be on the panel "Standing in the Gap: Leveraging Networks to Advance Corporate Legal Department."

McDonald Hopkins' Blair Dawson will be presenting as part of a panel on "AI for Good: Balancing Innovation and Cybersecurity in Nonprofits" during this live event presented by TalentRise.

McDonald Hopkins' Elizabeth Sullivan and Emily Johnson will lead a discussion on "Data Monetization: How to Stop Others from Using Your Lab Data, How to Sell Data, and How to Avoid Giving Rights to Your Data to Others" at the 2025 Executive War College. 

McDonald Hopkins' Spencer Pollock will be presenting a on "Preparing for, Responding to, - Mitigating the Consequences of a data breach, level [I]" at the TEXPO2025 Conference in San Antonio. 

McDonald Hopkins' Elizabeth Sullivan will be moderating a panel on "Business and Marketing Strategies for Laboratories in Changing Times" at the 2025 Executive War College in New Orleans.

McDonald Hopkins' Emily Johnson will be moderating a panel on "Behind the Curtains: Buyers Share What Dives Lab Valuations" at the 2025 Executive War College in New Orleans.

McDonald Hopkins' Christal Contini will be moderating a panel at the 2025 Executive War College on "Current Market for Hospital Lab Outreach Transactions: Structuring the Deal and Management Service Arrangements."

McDonald Hopkins' Christal Contini will be presenting as part of a panel on "Lab Valuation Trends: Factors That Drive High Values and Multiples in Acquisitions of Independent Labs, Genetic Labs, and Pathology Groups" at the 2025 Executive War College.

McDonald Hopkins' Jane Pine Wood will be presenting as part of a panel on "What’s Next with FDA Oversight of LDTs After the District Court Vacated the Final Rule" at the 2025 Executive War College.

McDonald Hopkins' Kathryn Hickey will be moderating a panel on "Settling Into the Current Deal Paradigm" at the Baltimore Smart Business Dealmakers Conference.

McDonald Hopkins' Adam Grais will be presenting as part of a panel on "Pre-Liquidity Planning for Business Owners" presented by the Chicago Estate Planning Council.

In today's interconnected world, third-party vendors are essential to business operations—but they also introduce significant risks to your data security.

McDonald Hopkins' Christal Contini and Adam Grais will be presenting on "Tax Pitfalls in M&A Transactions" during this live event presented by the Alliance of Merger and Acquisition Advisors Northeast Ohio Chapter.

Preventing workplace violence requires a strategic approach that integrates priorities, policies, and protection to ensure a safe work environment.

McDonald Hopkins' Kate Jarrett Furstenau will be presenting as part of a panel on "State Law Updates" at the 10th Annual Cybersecurity & Privacy Protection Conference presented by the Cleveland State University College of Law.

McDonald Hopkins' Michelle Kantor will be presenting two sessions on "Protecting Your Certifications & The Good, the Bad, the Very Ugly of JVs, Teaming Agreements, and Mentor-Protégé" at this in-person event presented by the Arizona Apex Accelerator and the American Indian Chamber Education Fund.

McDonald Hopkins' Michelle Kantor will be presenting as part of a panel on "Beyond DEI" at the WEOP's annual Leadership Forum in Atlanta.

McDonald Hopkins' David Shafer will be presenting as part of a panel on "Private Investment Considerations and Risk Management" at the Veterans EDGE Conference in Dallas, Texas.

McDonald Hopkins' Dominic Paluzzi, Timothy Lowe, and Heather Shumaker will be presenting as part of a panel on "Strengthening cybersecurity in today’s digital environment" at this virtual event presented by MarshMcLennan Agency.

With new rules and policies taking effect, businesses must learn how to effectively navigate the evolving federal landscape.

McDonald Hopkin's Teresa Metcalf Beasley will be speaking as part of a panel on "Bridging, Bonding & Building Conversation" during this in-person event presented by Getting To We.

McDonald Hopkins' Aaron Fishman and Andrew Jenkins will be presenting as part of a panel on "AI & Intellectual Property - Copyright, Trademark & Patent Perspectives from Germany & the US" at this virtual event presented by the International Lawyers Network.

McDonald Hopkins' Blair Dawson will be presenting as part of a panel on "CMMC: The Dire Implications for Your MSP" during this in-person event presented by ChannelPRO Defend.

McDonald Hopkins' Dave Cupar and Dave Kall will be presenting as part of a panel on "Legal Updates and Tax Implications Post-Election" during this live event at Nuevo in partnership with Ohio Life Sciences and Wave Strategy. 

McDonald Hopkins' Adam Grais will be presenting as part of a panel on "Navigating the New Normal: Strategic Insights for 2025!" during this live event presented by Insperity.

Much has unfolded in the three months since our first Post-Election Pulse webinar, which explored expectations and potential shifts in the employment law landscape.

McDonald Hopkins' Spencer Pollock will be presenting as part of a panel on "Breach Prevention and Resilience: Proactive Defense in the Evolving Threat Landscape" during a virtual webinar presented by AttackIQ.

McDonald Hopkins' Carissa Anderson will be presenting as part of a panel on "CPARS Evaluations - What to Know and Do About Them" at the 2025 National Small Business Conference in New Orleans.

McDonald Hopkins' Blair Dawson will be presenting as part of a panel on "Transforming Data into Actionable Intelligence" at the NetDiligence Cyber Risk Summit in Miami Beach. 

McDonald Hopkins' Emily Johnson will be presenting as part of a panel on "Healthcare and the New Trump Administration: Navigating the Evolving Regulatory Landscape; Client Advisory Strategies" at this virtual webinar presented by Strafford.

McDonald Hopkins' Blair Dawson will be presenting at "Under Ransom: A Ransomware Table Read Experience" for an in depth and personal look at how a business could be impacted if hit by ransomware.

McDonald Hopkins' Jim Boutrous and Miriam Rosen will be presenting on "Labor and Employment Expectations Under the Trump Administration" at the First Light Forum presented by Oswald Companies. 

McDonald Hopkins' Michelle Kantor will be moderating a panel on "Unlocking Opportunities with Federal Contracting" at the Federation of Women Contractors' monthly meeting in Chicago. 

McDonald Hopkins' Karina Conley will be presenting as part of a panel on "Pathologist Employment Contracts 101: Understanding Employment & Non-Compete Agreements" during this virtual webinar presented by Santé Consulting. 

McDonald Hopkins' Christal Contini will be presenting as part of a panel on "Lab Planning: Do We Keep, Sell, Partner or Outsource Our Lab" during this virtual event presented by HFMA.

McDonald Hopkins' Teresa Metcalf Beasley will be moderating a panel at the Post-Election Immigration Symposium presented by the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association.

McDonald Hopkins' Michelle Kantor will be moderating a panel on "Empowering your business with local support" at the 2024 ChallengeHER conference in Fort Lauderdale.

In today’s rapidly changing healthcare landscape, laboratory and pathology providers must stay compliant with all federal and state regulations.

McDonald Hopkins' Dave Kall will be presenting as part of a panel on "Mergers and Acquisitions" at the Startup Symposium presented by Project Medtech.

Join us for an essential session on estate planning as we delve into the implications of the 2024 election – no matter its outcome.

No matter the outcome of the 2024 election, once the ballots are in, the votes are counted, and while a new administration prepares to take office, it is crucial for employers to look forward to what anticipated changes lie ahead.

McDonald Hopkins' Blair Dawson will be presenting as part of a panel on "Compliance is More than an Add-On, It's a Moneymaker" at the 2024 ChannelPro DEFEND: West Conference.