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John White, Michael Arnold, Helam Gebremariam and Ryan Patrone Speak at 41st Annual Federal Securities Institute

February 25, 2025

Cravath partners John W. White, Michael L. Arnold, Helam Gebremariam and Ryan J. Patrone participated in the 41st Annual Federal Securities Institute, which was hosted by the Business Law Section of the Florida Bar in Tampa, Florida from February 24‑25, 2025 and brought together corporate, M&A and securities practitioners, in‑house counsel, executives and advisors to discuss various topics in corporate law, including structuring acquisitions and capital‑raising transactions, navigating regulatory enforcement issues and corporate governance.

John moderated a panel entitled “Accounting and Financial Reporting in 2025: What Lawyers Should Focus On!” Michael spoke on a panel entitled “Shareholder Activism: Chess or Chicken?” Helam moderated a panel entitled “Private Securities Litigation – Is this a State of Upheaval?” Ryan spoke on a panel entitled “Regulatory Concerns for Capital Raising.”

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  • Litigation
  • Securities Litigation
  • Corporate
  • Corporate Governance and Board Advisory
  • Shareholder Activism Defense
  • Capital Markets

Speakers

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Name
John W. White
Title
Corporate
Title
Partner
Email
jwhite@cravath.com
Phone
+1-212-474-1732
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    Education

    • J.D., 1973, New York University School of Law
      Order of the Coif, cum laude
    • B.S., 1970, University of Virginia
      with Honors

    Admitted In

    • New York
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    Michael L. Arnold
    Title
    Corporate
    Title
    Partner
    Email
    marnold@cravath.com
    Phone
    +1-212-474-1664
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      Education

      • J.D., 2013, Columbia Law School
        Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
      • B.A., 2010, University of Chicago
        General Honors

      Admitted In

      • New York
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      Name
      Helam Gebremariam
      Title
      Litigation
      Title
      Partner
      Email
      hgebremariam@cravath.com
      Phone
      +1-212-474-1180
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        Education

        • J.D., 2010, New York University School of Law
          AnBryce Scholar
        • B.A., 2007, Columbia College

        Admitted In

        • New York
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        Name
        Ryan J. Patrone
        Title
        Corporate
        Title
        Partner
        Email
        rpatrone@cravath.com
        Phone
        +1-212-474-1280
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          Education

          • J.D., 2015, New York University School of Law
            Order of the Coif; Florence Allen Scholar, magna cum laude
          • B.S., 2012, University of Florida
            summa cum laude

          Admitted In

          • New York

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