TMA Connect Live: Shared Interest Video Breakout Chats
The time is NOW to make new connections, strengthen your existing relationships, and discuss hot topics, which you can do in any of the FOUR TMA Connect Live sessions offered at the TMA NOW Summit. TMA Connect Live sessions are small breakout VIDEO discussion sessions on topics such as SPACs, International Restructuring, CRO's, and Challenges in the Hospitality & Restaurant Industries. Get ready to connect. These sessions are highly interactive!
TMA Connect Live: The Great SPAC Comeback
Friday, May 21 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CDT
A special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) is a company with no commercial operations that is formed strictly to raise capital through an IPO. During this lively discussion, you’ll learn how SPACs work, their advantages, and how they’re making a comeback by attracting big-name underwriters such as Goldman Sachs.
Session Leaders:
Sasha Morozova, Riveron
Tim Stallkamp, Conway Mackenzie
TMA Connect Live: Differences in International Restructuring Regimes
Friday, May 21| 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. CDT
In 2019, the EU introduced a new restructuring directive with the goal of encouraging restructurings rather than companies falling straight into insolvency and liquidation. Our session leaders will dive deep into this new initiative while also touching on the processes for restructuring in Austria, France, and Germany and cross-border restructuring in Europe including Chapter 11.
Session Leaders:
Eva Ringelspacher (moderator), Restrukturierungspartner
Magdalena Nitsche, DORDA Rechtsanwälte GmbH
Anja Droege Gagnier, BMH Avocats
Anna Zwalve, Jones Day
TMA Connect Live: Step Into the CRO's Office
Friday, May 21 | 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. CDT
In reorganizations, hiring a CRO may be an alternative to bankruptcy solely because the trustees may not be knowledgeable in the field of business conducted by the company. Join this session to learn from an experienced turnaround advisor about her experience serving as a CRO (in court-appointed and out-of-court cases), understand the obstacles faced by CRO's in their roles - both internally and externally, and understand the value of the CTP credential for a professional serving in the CRO or turnaround consulting role.
Session Leaders:
Dawn Ragan, CTP, CR3 Partners, LLC
Rachael Smiley, Ferguson Braswell Fraser Kubasta PC
TMA Connect Live: What's Next for Restaurants and Hospitality
Friday, May 21 | 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. CDT
If you’re interested in the current state of restaurants and hospitality, then this session is for you. Our session leaders comprised of restaurateurs and strategic hospitality and development consultants will discuss what they witnessed through their own businesses and their client's businesses throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. What major lessons did they learn? Will there be any permanent changes to how hotels and restaurants operate? Have there been any industry-wide improvements or efforts to improve the work environment for women? Tune in to find out!
Session Leaders:
Jake Linzinmeir, Bespoke Concepts
Jennifer Linzinmeir, Bespoke Concepts
Anne O'Donnell, r2 advisors llc