Nick Dorsey Speaks at the Managed Funds Association’s SPAC Seminar
April 22, 2021
On April 22, 2021, Cravath partner Nicholas A. Dorsey participated in “SPACs: A Closer Look at SEC Reporting and Accounting Guidance,” a seminar hosted virtually by the Managed Funds Association. The program analyzed the latest SEC staff guidance on accounting and reporting of special purpose acquisition company (“SPAC”) transactions, including indexation and warrants issued by SPACs, tender offer provisions, registrant financial statements, liability and SEC enforcement risks and potential rulemaking.
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J.D., 2009, Cornell Law SchoolOrder of the Coif, summa cum laude
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M.Acc., 2006, Case Western Reserve Universitysumma cum laude
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B.S., 2006, Case Western Reserve Universitysumma cum laude
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