10:00 AM - 10:05 AM PT

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SPAC SPRING 2021 UPDATE

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Tuesday, April 13th  

SPEAKERS

The Pasea Hotel & Spa
Huntington Beach, CA

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Join the SPAC experts from several industries for a one-stop event—featuring Social Capital CFO James Ryans, PropTech President Tom Hennessy, J.P. Morgan Chase, Ellenoff Grossman, Skadden, and Wachtell — hosted by Woodruff Sawyer.

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Welcome and Opening Remarks

Presented by Priya Huskins of Woodruff Sawyer 

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Raaj S. Narayan

Partner, Corporate, Wachtell Lipton

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James Ryans

Partner, Chief Financial Officer at Social Capital

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Gregg A. Noel 

Corporate Partner, Head of West Coast Capital Markets Practice, Skadden 

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Joseph Lace

Mergers & Acquisitions, J.P. Morgan

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Yelena Dunaevsky 

Vice President, Transactional Insurance, Woodruff Sawyer 

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Priya Huskins 

Senior Vice President, Management Liability, Woodruff Sawyer 

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Dan Berry 

Senior Vice President, Private Equity & Venture Capital Group Leader, Woodruff Sawyer 

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Doug Ellenoff

Partner, Ellenoff Grossman & Schole

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Albert Wong

Head of U.S. SPAC M&A, J.P. Morgan

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SPONSORS

1:15 PM

Panel I - Current Issues for SPAC IPOs 
Featuring Gregg Noel of Skadden & Dan Berry of Woodruff Sawyer

Moderated by Priya Huskins of Woodruff Sawyer 


Break!

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch on the Ocean Lawn and Terrace

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Behavioral Health: Changing the Dialogue
Presented by: Peter Freeburg, MA, LPCC and Laura Magnuson, MA, MS, LMFAT, both with CIGNA 

As behavioral health concerns become more prevalent, employer groups and community members are beginning to recognize the need for behavioral health innovations.  Cigna clinicians Laura Magnuson and Peter Freeburg will discuss the importance of focusing on behavioral health, as well as share Cigna’s pursuit to help increase behavioral well-being in the workplace and communities.

3:15 PM - 3:30 PM

Happiness Pays Workshop!
Presented by: Tia Graham, Founder, Arrive at Happy

Happy employees make their customers happy and when customers are happy, the company is successful! In a 2015 Happiness & Productivity study from The University of Warwick, research demonstrated that happy employees are 10%-12% more productive than unhappy employees. Harvard’s Shawn Achor writes, "People who cultivate a positive mind-set perform better in the face of challenge. This is the ‘happiness advantage’—every business outcome shows improvement when the brain is positive.” This Arrive At Happy workshop will include additional teachings from Happiness At Work research. Attendees will learn and practice evidence-based behaviors and exercises and the breakout will allow for deeper exploration with interactive conversations, as well as small group and pair work. Tia Graham partners with organizations to teach happiness and transform cultures through workshops, retreats, keynote talks, and culture work.

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Break!

3:30 PM - 4:15 PM

The Art of Negotiation 
Presented by: Vysali Soundararajan, Esq., Corporate Counsel, Woddruff Sawyer

In this discussion, we will be exploring the art and science of negotiation from the initial stages of what you need to do before you even walk into the room, all the way through what you should be asking yourself after it’s all done. 

4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Feedforward, not Feedback: The Power of Performance Partnerships 
Presented by: Joe Hirsh, Managing Director, Semaca Partners
 
There are few things more challenging than giving difficult feedback.

In this entertaining and evidence-based talk, leaders at all levels will make the leap towards “feedforward,” a powerful shift in how we think about the performance and potential of others. 
Packed with actionable insights and real takeaway value, this talk will give you the tools to form a new feedback mindset that eliminates conflict and builds every team’s capacity to communicate with greater authenticity, agency, and accountability. Easy to learn and proven to work, feedforward will strengthen your workplace culture and relationships by tapping into the unique strengths and skills of every team member.

5:15 PM - 6:30 PM

Check-in 

6:30 PM - 7:15 PM

7:15 PM - 10:00 PM 

Dinner in the Blue Room

Cocktail Reception on Blue Room Terrace

Thursday, April 23

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM 

Breakfast on the Ocean Lawn and Terrace

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM 

Understanding Vision Plan Benefits in Today’s Marketplace 
Presented by: Dr. John Lahr, VP/Medical Director, FAAO

This course provides insight into the “true” value of vision benefits by understanding the eye examination component of the vision plan, which goes well beyond a prescription to obtain eyeglasses or contact lenses. Learning what eye care professionals view in the back of the eye will illustrate how diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, as well as common sight-threatening eye diseases are covered. Linking eye exam findings to medical and pharmacy diagnosis code data can add increased early identification and referral sources to a company’s wellness and disease management programs. We’ll also cover many common vision benefit questions such as network composition, common terms and conditions, online resources, and more.

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Break!

9:45 AM - 10:30 AM

The HealthCare Puzzle – Niche Players in the Healthcare Space
Panelists: Alyson Friedensohn, Stephanie Tilenius, and Sam Holliday
Moderator: Dave Kerrigan, Founder, Sante Nasc, LLCf

For years, employers and benefits professionals looked to their health plan for solutions related to the health of their employees. However, the amount of VC money and growth in the digital health space in recent years has spawned a whole new world of point solutions that are able to tackle health challenges previously unaddressed or under-addressed. During this panel discussion, you’ll have the opportunity to meet three CEOs representing mental health, chronic disease management, and digestive health.  Learn about their solutions as well as how they’ve positioned their companies for growth in the employer space. Hear about how they’ve grown, the challenges they’ve had, and how they deliver for their employer clients.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Back to the Future! 
Presented by: Greg Drobnick, CEO, Heal

Doctor house calls, now with the most cutting-edge technology, delivers great outcomes for patients and significant savings + retention for partners. 

10:05 AM - 10:35 AM PT

AGENDA

Panel I - Serial SPACing & Other Developments

Featuring Dan Berry of Woodruff Sawyer, Gregg Noel of Skadden and Thomas Hennessy of Hennessy Capital Group

Moderated by Yelena Dunaevsky of Woodruff Sawyer 

10:55 AM - 11:05 AM PT

10 Minute Break 

Panel II - De-SPACing, Diligence & Keys to Post-Close Success

Featuring James Ryans of Virgin Galactic/Social Capital and Raaj Narayan of Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz

 Moderated by Priya Huskins of Woodruff Sawyer

Fireside Chat 

Featuring Doug Ellenoff of Ellenoff Grossman & Schole
presented by Yelena Dunaevsky of Woodruff Sawyer

Concluding remarks presented by Dan Berry of Woodruff Sawyer

11:05 AM - 11:35 AM PT

11:35 AM - 12:00 PM PT

To learn more about our brokerage and consulting services for SPACs, please contact Yelena Dunaevsky, Esq. at ydunaevsky@woodruffsawyer.com.

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TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2021

10:00AM - 12:00PM PT / 1:00PM - 3:00 PM ET

WEBINAR

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2020 

SPAC MID-YEAR UPDATE

Woodruff Sawyer is pleased to host the 2020 SPAC Mid-Year Update Webinar with RBC Capital Markets, Skadden, Ernst & Young, Nasdaq, and Donnelley Financial Solutions. This 90 minute webinar will provide SPAC sponsors and market participants with the latest SPAC market updates, practical insights and advice from SPAC industry leaders. 

Part I of the Webinar will focus on SPAC IPOs. We will discuss the latest wave of IPOs, changes in process, tips on how to run an IPO from filing to listing, changes in approach due to COVID-19, options to consider and costs to watch out for. Part II of the Webinar will cover the latest developments in SPAC combinations (DESPACs). We will discuss the current acquisition market, recent challenges related to COVID-19, tips on valuation of potential targets and preventable or minimizable costs. 

Part II of the Webinar will cover the latest developments in SPAC combinations (DESPACs). We will discuss the current acquisition market, recent challenges related to COVID-19, tips on valuation of potential targets and preventable or minimizable costs.

Our experts can lead you through the complexities of your exposures, with services in:

HOW WE CAN HELP

  • Directors & Officers coverage for your management team before and after the IPO

  • M&A Representations & Warranties Insurance for your business combination

  • Insurance diligence review of the Target

  • Risk management and claims support at all times

  • Creative company and deal-specific solutions, including:
  • Errors & Omissions Coverage
  • Cyber Liability
  • Tax Liability
  • Contingent Liability

To learn more about our brokerage and consulting services for SPACs, please contact Yelena Dunaevsky, Esq. at ydunaevsky@woodruffsawyer.com.

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To learn more about our brokerage and consulting services for SPACs, please contact:

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Dan Berry

Email: dberry@woodruffsawyer.com

Phone: 415.399.6473  

Priya Huskins

Email: phuskins@woodruffsawyer.com

Phone: 415.402.6527 

To learn more about our brokerage and consulting services for SPACs, please contact:

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Dan Berry

Email: dberry@woodruffsawyer.com

Phone: 415.399.6473  


Pryia Huskins:

Email: phuskins@woodruffsawyer.com

Phone: 415.402.6527 


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FEATURED BLOG POST

When a SPAC Buys a Lemon: The Song and Dance at Akazoo

Yelena Dunaevsky, Esq.

On June 1, 2020, Nasdaq Stock Market announced that it will delist the ordinary shares and warrants of Akazoo S.A. Learn more by reading this article originally published in the American Bar Association's Business Law Today.

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This one-time webinar will provide SPAC sponsors and operating companies with the latest SPAC market updates, practical insights, and advice from industry leaders.



The first panel will cover:

  • The serial SPACer phenomenon
  • What's changed in the past year in SPAC IPOs?
  • How has the litigation environment and cost of insurance changed in the past year?
  • Deal dynamics given the increasing supply of SPAC capital
  • The latest on pre-close diligence
  • How deal litigation is evolving
  • Setting up your deal for post-close success


The second panel will focus on De-SPAC transactions:

  • Our fireside chat will feature the attorney with the undisputed record for longest tenure in the SPAC market, Doug Ellenoff of Ellenoff Grossman & Schole. We’ll get his perspective on where the industry has been and where it’s going.

10:35 AM - 10:55 AM PT

State of the SPAC Market

Featuring Joe Winters and Albert Wong of JP Morgan Chase

If you only have time to attend one SPAC-related event this quarter, this is the one.  

Thomas Hennessy

Co-CEO and President, PropTech Investment Corporation II

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Next, we'll have a "State of the Market" update:

  • Things are moving at a fast and furious pace in SPAC world. J.P. Morgan Chase will provide a timely update on what they are seeing in the market.


We'll close with a Fireside Chat:

Yelena Dunaevsky

Email: ydunaevsky@woodruffsawyer.com

Phone: 949.435.7398  

Yelena Dunaevsky:

Email: ydunaevsky@woodruffsawyer.com

Phone: 949.435.7398


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