ABOUT THIS EVENT

Discover the fundamental and cutting-edge issues surrounding the negotiation of business acquisitions, while developing the necessary skills to navigate every stage of the deal-making process. Celebrating its 29th year, this two-day event offers unparalleled learning and networking opportunities with M&A experts from around the country.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

  • The Basics: Structuring the Deal
  • Negotiating the Acquisition Agreement
  • Asset Acquisitions
  • Purchase Price and Valuation Issues
  • Ancillary Documents
  • Private Equity Transactions
  • A High-Level Introduction to Public Company Acquisitions
  • Ethical Issues in M&A Transactions

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This event is a must-attend for anyone seeking to learn the basics of M&A and for more experienced practitioners interested in building a better understanding of the complexities of the M&A process. This program benefits a range of attorneys, including associates at law firms, in-house attorneys, and solo and small firm practitioners. 

ABA Business Law Section
November 12, 2026 – November 13, 2026

Fontainebleau Las Vegas

2777 South Las Vegas Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Register By
November 13, 2026

For more information, contact

Quiana Nesbit

(312) 988-5588

WHAT ATTENDEES ARE SAYING

“Perhaps the best CLE program I've ever attended... loved the mock negotiation format.”

“The best and most comprehensive intermediate M&A program there is.”

“Extremely informative, especially for those just getting started in M&A.”

“This is a great program. It saved me a quarter million dollars in pending transactions.”

"What an incredible experience… I learned more about mergers, acquisitions, and dealmaking in two days than I thought possible." 

“One of the best seminars that I have attended during my thirty + year career.” 

WHY ATTEND

Sacha Jamal

"The Institute gives young lawyers opportunities to learn—in a pragmatic way—what they need to know about the nuanced craft of deal making."

Sacha Jamal

Knowledge Management Lawyer, Sidley Austin

Jessica Pearlman

"The National Institute brings you the benefits of many years of M&A experience in one conference."

Jessica C. Pearlman

Partner, K&L Gates

Richard Climan

"The National M&A Institute features a stellar faculty composed of seasoned M&A practitioners who know how to teach."

Richard E. Climan

Partner, Hogan Lovells