Securing Your M&A Deal: Navigating Cybersecurity Risks with Confidence

In the fast-paced world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), there’s often a whirlwind of excitement surrounding the potential for growth and strategic partnerships. But amidst all the hustle and bustle, there’s a critical factor that can’t be overlooked: cybersecurity. As companies come together, they need to be vigilant to avoid cyber threats that could put…

Shireen Hilal

Shireen Hilal is the CEO of Maior Strategic Consulting, a growth consultancy for professional services firms. She helps firms scale revenue, expand into new markets, identify and integrate key hires, and overhaul operations so growth is both profitable and sustainable. Her firm spans law, accounting, advisory, and other service sectors, partnering with leaders to move…

Stephen Alberti

Stephen Alberti

Stephen has had a 40+ year career in the insurance industry. He started in 1977 with Liberty Mutual in both claims and business sales, plus a very successful 38 year relationship with Rampart Insurance Services as a broker/ producer. He is a graduate of Hofstra University and also holds a professional designation as a Certified…

Susan Ganz

Susan Ganz

Susan Ganz is a Strategic Advisor to senior-level executives of middle market and larger, global companies, working on key strategic initiatives and organizational transformations. She improves employee engagement, the client experience, productivity, and profitability.  Susan leverages her prior corporate experience with major companies, such as JPMorgan Chase, Ernst & Young, Merrill Lynch, Credit Suisse, Mass Mutual,…

The Secret Ingredient in M&A Success: The Power of Brand

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are complex undertakings where every decision can have far-reaching consequences. Amidst the flurry of financial analyses and legal negotiations, there’s a crucial yet often overlooked factor: brand. Brands are more than just logos; they represent the essence of a company, embodying its values, vision, and reputation. Understanding the role of brand…

Theresa Zeidler

Theresa Zeidler

As Practice Director-Valuations, Theresa is an experienced consultant, strategist, and advisor with 20 years of experience who has provided valuation and consulting services to hundreds of companies. Her extensive experience as an advisor has benefited many stakeholders throughout her career. Prior to joining KNAV, Theresa was a member of Gordon Brothers’ Global Valuations practice and…

Thomas O’Rourke

Thomas O’Rourke

* Admitted to bar California; New York; U.S Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit; registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. * Senior Member, St. John’s Law Review. Editor,  NYIPLA Annual Review of Intellectual Property Law, 1998-2000. * Author, Annual Review of Patent Law, 1995-2000; NYIPLA Bulletin Recent Decisions of Interest,…

Tye Hernandez

I lead AspenHR’s Private Equity & Venture Capital practice, partnering first with investment firms to support their portfolio companies through critical growth and transition moments. AspenHR is purpose-built for private capital, delivering institutional-grade HR, benefits, payroll, and compliance through a white-glove PEO platform. I work closely with operating partners and deal teams across diligence, post-close…