Smart M&A Growth Strategies

Creating an employee incentive program without issuing equity to employees· Leveraging “synthetic” equity instruments as an incentive and retention tool· Navigating C-Suite Executives requesting equity plans

Sessions III and IV will spotlight experiences and lessons learned from the real world success story of IMPAQ International, LLC, a global policy research, analytics, and implementation firm and Blank Rome client that experienced growth for nearly 20 years and was acquired in 2020 by The American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral Sciences.

Sessions II will feature insights from guest speakers Mehul Sanghani of Octo Consulting Group and Damon Griggs of Dovel Technologies, both of whom are seasoned professionals and subject matter experts on the key challenges of generating corporate value and guiding businesses through common GovCon M&A issues.

Blank Rome LLP and Quantive are proud to announce the launch of a new on-demand webinar series, Smart M&A Growth Strategies. Hosted by Blank Rome Corporate M&A Partner Dean Nordlinger and Quantive CEO and Founder Dan Doran, the series will provide strategies and tactics that companies can use to prioritize and improve their own unique avenues to […]

Kathryn Hickey concentrates her practice primarily in general business, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital investments, and commercial contracting. She regularly counsels companies on a wide range of legal issues, including entity formation and structure, corporate governance, employment issues, commercial leasing, licensing, and regulatory compliance. Ms. Hickey also represents companies in the negotiation and implementation of […]

Kathryn Hickey concentrates her practice primarily in general business, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital investments, and commercial contracting. She regularly counsels companies on a wide range of legal issues, including entity formation and structure, corporate governance, employment issues, commercial leasing, licensing, and regulatory compliance. Ms. Hickey also represents companies in the negotiation and implementation of […]

Daniel Chew is an Associate Director at CrossCountry Consulting. Daniel has over 15 years of experience as an information technology and cybersecurity consultant. Daniel has technical subject matter expertise within the fields of cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, audit, and regulatory compliance. Daniel's passion has enabled him to speak and teach at industry conferences and contribute to […]

Daniel Chew is an Associate Director at CrossCountry Consulting. Daniel has over 15 years of experience as an information technology and cybersecurity consultant. Daniel has technical subject matter expertise within the fields of cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, audit, and regulatory compliance. Daniel's passion has enabled him to speak and teach at industry conferences and contribute to […]

Jed Fochtman is a strategically driven financial and business management executive with broad-based expertise overseeing the development and implementation of frameworks and infrastructures to capture business opportunities. Valued for expertise in interpreting organizational and client vision, transitioning objectives into actionable plans, and achieving unprecedented results. He possess expansive operational oversight, accounting and financial management, and […]

Jed Fochtman is a strategically driven financial and business management executive with broad-based expertise overseeing the development and implementation of frameworks and infrastructures to capture business opportunities. Valued for expertise in interpreting organizational and client vision, transitioning objectives into actionable plans, and achieving unprecedented results. He possess expansive operational oversight, accounting and financial management, and […]

Jed Fochtman is a strategically driven financial and business management executive with broad-based expertise overseeing the development and implementation of frameworks and infrastructures to capture business opportunities. Valued for expertise in interpreting organizational and client vision, transitioning objectives into actionable plans, and achieving unprecedented results. He possess expansive operational oversight, accounting and financial management, and […]

Jed Fochtman is a strategically driven financial and business management executive with broad-based expertise overseeing the development and implementation of frameworks and infrastructures to capture business opportunities. Valued for expertise in interpreting organizational and client vision, transitioning objectives into actionable plans, and achieving unprecedented results. He possess expansive operational oversight, accounting and financial management, and […]

“When should I start planning for retirement?” On this episode of “The Deal – Unscripted” we're talking to Dan Graff of Sullivan Bruyette Speros and Blayney about what is involved in developing a retirement plan for entrepreneurs and when they should start planning to exit their business. You won’t want to miss this one!

“When should I start planning for retirement?” On this episode of “The Deal – Unscripted” we're talking to Dan Graff of Sullivan Bruyette Speros and Blayney about what is involved in developing a retirement plan for entrepreneurs and when they should start planning to exit their business. You won’t want to miss this one!

“When should I start planning for retirement?” On this episode of “The Deal – Unscripted” we're talking to Dan Graff of Sullivan Bruyette Speros and Blayney about what is involved in developing a retirement plan for entrepreneurs and when they should start planning to exit their business. You won’t want to miss this one!

Dan helps clients navigate complex financial challenges. He asks pertinent questions and enjoys helping clients think about their money from a fresh perspective. He has developed an interest in entrepreneurship and especially enjoys working with business owners and young executives.

Dan helps clients navigate complex financial challenges. He asks pertinent questions and enjoys helping clients think about their money from a fresh perspective. He has developed an interest in entrepreneurship and especially enjoys working with business owners and young executives.

Dan helps clients navigate complex financial challenges. He asks pertinent questions and enjoys helping clients think about their money from a fresh perspective. He has developed an interest in entrepreneurship and especially enjoys working with business owners and young executives.

Today's episode is featuring our interview with Adam Nalls as we dive into the best practices when working with your banker and the ins and outs of the lending process as a whole. Check it out!

Who knew that family law and business valuation could intersect? Specifically, when the clients are spouses who own a business together. We discuss how a business valuation can come into play when it comes to divorce proceedings and what the timeline looks like for a family law attorney when handling these cases.

Greg Smith is a regional manager for M&T Bank's business banking division.  He leads a team of 17 relationship managers that support the small business customers of over 44 M&T branches in the Greater Washington market. Greg has been with M&T for 15 years in various management roles in the retail and business bank.  He has his BA from […]

“What's the procedure?” On this episode of “The Deal – Unscripted” we're talking about the lending environment as well as the process and procedures that go into putting together a transaction with Greg Smith of M&T Bank. You won’t want to miss this one!

Today's episode is featuring our interview with Adam Nalls as we dive into the best practices when working with your banker and the ins and outs of the lending process as a whole. Check it out!

We've got a full house this episode! Luke Conger and Derek Winn are joining us in the studio for a discussion on why insurance can be a valuable asset for a company to have at the closing table. Tune in!

Our guest this week is Scott Taylor of SmolvenPlevy! We’re discussing how the market played out for his firm in 2018 and what the M&A market is looking like for 2019. Make sure you’re tuning in!

We sat down with Katy Herr of Audacia Strategies to discuss how she came to be in the communications world and what her best practices are when it comes to helping companies that are going through transitions with investor relations and strategic communications.

Luke Conger specializes in helping organizations, ranging from small local start-ups, to well established large employers, design their employee benefits offering. Luke’s goal is to strategize an implement the benefits package that cuts their healthcare spending, increases their transparency into claims, and bends the cost curve of benefits – with a final result of helping […]

When you or someone you know needs assistance for family law matters, Nathan can offer compassionate and skilled legal representation. Nathan is committed to helping all of his clients understand the legal aspects of their specific situations to ensure the best resolution of each individual case. Nathan’s practice is devoted entirely to family law matters […]

Scott W. Taylor is a principal with the firm, SmolenPlevy. He is a member of the Virginia State Bar and is admitted to the United States Tax Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Mr. Taylor earned his Juris Doctor Cum Laude from the George Mason University School of Law […]

Katy helps companies deliver compelling business transformation stories clearly, credibly and consistently. A practical, results-oriented, investor relations and strategic communications professional, Katy has spent her career helping companies -large and small- that are taking bold steps to transform their business. She has successfully led teams through activist shareholder situations, mergers and acquisitions, IPOs and spin-offs, […]

Christopher M. Snider, CEPA, CEO of the Exit Planning Institute, is the award-winning author of Walking to Destiny: 11 Actions an Owner Must Take to Rapidly Grow Value & Unlock Wealth, a business strategy book about the Value Acceleration Methodology™ written for business owners and the advisors who serve them. Snider is a professional keynote […]

I had a chance to chat with Chris Snider of the Exit Planning Institute out in Cleveland, Ohio to kick off Quantive’s new podcast series: “The Deal – Unscripted”. We discussed exit planning as a whole, where the market is in regards to exit planning and what that means for CEPAs across the country. Check […]