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Claudia J. Ricciardi focuses her practice on public and private mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and general corporate matters.

Ms. Ricciardi’s notable transactions include representing:

  • Time Warner in its $109 billion sale to AT&T;
  • British American Tobacco in its $97 billion merger with Reynolds American;
  • Occidental Petroleum in its $57 billion acquisition of Anadarko, the $10 billion investment by Berkshire Hathaway and its dealings with Carl Icahn;
  • Paramount’s special committee in the pending $28 billion merger with Skydance;
  • Endeavor’s special committee in the $25 billion take‑private acquisition by Silver Lake;
  • SMBC Aviation Capital in its $6.7 billion acquisition of Goshawk Aviation;
  • Atlas Air in its $5.2 billion acquisition by an investor group led by Apollo;
  • Yahoo’s board committee in the $4.48 billion acquisition of Yahoo’s operating business by Verizon;
  • HCSC in its $3.3 billion acquisition of Cigna’s Medicare businesses and CareAllies;
  • Scotiabank in its $2.8 billion acquisition of an equity interest in KeyCorp;
  • Valvoline in the $2.65 billion sale of its Global Products business to Aramco;
  • White Mountains Insurance in the $2.6 billion sale of Sirius International Insurance to China Minsheng Investment;
  • TaskUs’s special committee in the pending $2 billion take-private acquisition by Blackstone and the company’s co-founders;
  • PepsiCo in its $1.95 billion acquisition of poppi;
  • Scientific Games in the proposed $1.9 billion acquisition of the remaining 19% equity interest in SciPlay;
  • Dowlais in its pending £1.16 billion combination with American Axle & Manufacturing;
  • Robinhood in its initial public offering; 
  • Amblin Partners in its strategic partnership with Alibaba Pictures and the investment by Comcast, and, together with Steven Spielberg, in its formation with Participant Media, Reliance Entertainment and Entertainment One; 
  • Hasbro in the sale of its eOne film and TV business to Lionsgate; and
  • IBM in its acquisition of Polar Security.

Ms. Ricciardi has been recognized by Lawdragon as among the “500 Leading Dealmakers in America” and “500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers.”

Ms. Ricciardi is from London, England. She received a B.A. summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania in 2012, where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and a J.D. cum laude from Harvard Law School in 2015. Ms. Ricciardi serves on the Board of Directors of Amanda + James, a New York‑based non‑profit arts production company dedicated to producing the work of young artists.

Ms. Ricciardi joined Cravath in 2015 and was elected a partner in 2022. She serves as a partner liaison to the Firm’s Middle Eastern/North African Affinity Group.

Ms. Ricciardi’s notable transactions include representing:

  • Time Warner in its $109 billion sale to AT&T;
  • British American Tobacco in its $97 billion merger with Reynolds American;
  • Occidental Petroleum in its $57 billion acquisition of Anadarko, the $10 billion investment by Berkshire Hathaway and its dealings with Carl Icahn;
  • Paramount’s special committee in the pending $28 billion merger with Skydance;
  • Endeavor’s special committee in the $25 billion take‑private acquisition by Silver Lake;
  • SMBC Aviation Capital in its $6.7 billion acquisition of Goshawk Aviation;
  • Atlas Air in its $5.2 billion acquisition by an investor group led by Apollo;
  • Yahoo’s board committee in the $4.48 billion acquisition of Yahoo’s operating business by Verizon;
  • HCSC in its $3.3 billion acquisition of Cigna’s Medicare businesses and CareAllies;
  • Scotiabank in its $2.8 billion acquisition of an equity interest in KeyCorp;
  • Valvoline in the $2.65 billion sale of its Global Products business to Aramco;
  • White Mountains Insurance in the $2.6 billion sale of Sirius International Insurance to China Minsheng Investment;
  • TaskUs’s special committee in the pending $2 billion take-private acquisition by Blackstone and the company’s co-founders;
  • PepsiCo in its $1.95 billion acquisition of poppi;
  • Scientific Games in the proposed $1.9 billion acquisition of the remaining 19% equity interest in SciPlay;
  • Dowlais in its pending £1.16 billion combination with American Axle & Manufacturing;
  • Robinhood in its initial public offering; 
  • Amblin Partners in its strategic partnership with Alibaba Pictures and the investment by Comcast, and, together with Steven Spielberg, in its formation with Participant Media, Reliance Entertainment and Entertainment One; 
  • Hasbro in the sale of its eOne film and TV business to Lionsgate; and
  • IBM in its acquisition of Polar Security.

Ms. Ricciardi has been recognized by Lawdragon as among the “500 Leading Dealmakers in America” and “500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers.”

Ms. Ricciardi is from London, England. She received a B.A. summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania in 2012, where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and a J.D. cum laude from Harvard Law School in 2015. Ms. Ricciardi serves on the Board of Directors of Amanda + James, a New York‑based non‑profit arts production company dedicated to producing the work of young artists.

Ms. Ricciardi joined Cravath in 2015 and was elected a partner in 2022. She serves as a partner liaison to the Firm’s Middle Eastern/North African Affinity Group.

Education

  • J.D., 2015, Harvard Law School
    cum laude
  • B.A., 2012, University of Pennsylvania
    Phi Beta Kappa, summa cum laude

Admitted In

  • New York

Organizations

Amanda + James

  • Board of Directors

Rankings

The Hollywood Reporter

  • Top Dealmakers (2024)

Lawdragon

  • 500 Leading Dealmakers in America (2024)
  • 500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers (2025)
  • 500 X – The Next Generation (2024, 2023)

Deals & Cases

May 09, 2025

TaskUs’s Take‑Private Acquisition by its Co‑Founders and Blackstone

On May 9, 2025, TaskUs, Inc. (“TaskUs”), a leading provider of outsourced digital services and next‑generation customer experience to companies, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to become a privately held company. Under the terms of the agreement, an affiliate of Blackstone, TaskUs Co‑Founder and Chief Executive Officer Bryce Maddock and TaskUs Co‑Founder and President Jaspar Weir (collectively the “Buyer Group”) will acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of Class A common stock they do not already own for $16.50 per share in an all-cash transaction. Upon completion of the transaction, the Company’s Class A common stock will no longer be listed on any public market. The TaskUs Board of Directors has approved the transaction upon the unanimous recommendation of a special committee of independent directors (the “Special Committee”), which was formed on March 20, 2025, in response to interest expressed by the Buyer Group in exploring a possible transaction. Cravath is representing the Special Committee in connection with the transaction.

Deals & Cases

March 17, 2025

PepsiCo’s $1.95 Billion Acquisition of poppi

On March 17, 2025, PepsiCo, Inc. (“PepsiCo”) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire poppi, a prebiotic soda brand, for $1.95 billion, including $300 million of anticipated cash tax benefits for a net purchase price of $1.65 billion. The transaction also includes an additional potential earnout consideration subject to the achievement of certain performance milestones within a specified period after closing of the transaction. Cravath is representing PepsiCo in connection with the transaction.

Deals & Cases

January 29, 2025

Dowlais Group plc’s £1.16 Billion Recommended Cash and Share Combination with American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.

On January 29, 2025, Dowlais Group plc (“Dowlais”), a specialist engineering group focused on the automotive sector, and American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (“AAM”), a leading automotive and mobility supplier, announced that their boards have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended cash and share combination. Under the terms of the combination, each Dowlais shareholder will be entitled to receive 0.0863 new AAM shares, 42 pence in cash and up to 2.8 pence in the form of dividends to be paid prior to completion. Dowlais shareholders will own approximately 49% of AAM upon closing. The offer values Dowlais at approximately £1.16 billion.

Deals & Cases

August 12, 2024

Scotiabank’s $2.8 Billion Acquisition of an Equity Interest in KeyCorp

On August 12, 2024, Scotiabank announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire an approximate 14.9% pro-forma ownership stake in KeyCorp, a premier U.S. based financial services company, through an issuance of common shares at a price of $17.17 per share. The total cash consideration is approximately $2.8 billion. Cravath is representing Scotiabank in connection with the transaction.

Deals & Cases

July 08, 2024

Paramount’s $28 Billion Merger Agreement with Skydance

On July 7, 2024, Paramount Global (“Paramount”), a leading global media, streaming and entertainment company, and Skydance Media (“Skydance”), a diversified media company founded to create high-quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences, announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to form “New Paramount,” a next-generation media and technology leader, through a two-step transaction including the acquisition of National Amusements, Inc. (“NAI”), which holds the controlling share stake in Paramount, and subsequently a merger of Skydance and Paramount. Under the terms of the agreement, which has been approved by the Paramount Board of Directors, acting on the unanimous recommendation of the Special Committee of independent directors, and by NAI, Skydance will merge with Paramount in a transaction valuing New Paramount at an enterprise value of approximately $28 billion. Existing Skydance investors will receive 317 million newly issued Class B shares in New Paramount valuing Skydance at $4.75 billion based on $15 per Paramount Class B share. The Skydance Investor Group will invest up to $6 billion in offers to Class A and Class B stockholders, and use the additional capital to paydown debt and re-capitalize the balance sheet of New Paramount. NAI and its owners have entered into a definitive agreement to sell NAI to Skydance IG for $2.4 billion on a cash-free, debt-free basis. Cravath is representing the Paramount Special Committee in connection with the agreement.

Activities

March 07, 2025

Eight Cravath Partners Named to Lawdragon’s Inaugural List of “500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers”

On March 7, 2025, Cravath partners Faiza J. Saeed, Antony L. Ryan, Gary A. Bornstein, Wes Earnhardt, Yonatan Even, Daniel J. Cerqueira, David H. Korn and Claudia J. Ricciardi were named to Lawdragon’s inaugural list of “500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers” in recognition of their work across Cravath’s Corporate and Litigation Departments advising clients in the entertainment, sports and media industries. The list, assembled based on research and vetting by peers, highlights leading lawyers who use their expertise to advise “hugely valuable clients as they extend their reach in a multimedia world.”

Activities

February 07, 2025

Claudia Ricciardi Speaks at the 2025 IBA European Corporate and Private M&A Conference

On February 6, 2025, Cravath partner Claudia J. Ricciardi participated in the International Bar Association’s 13th European Corporate and Private M&A Conference, which was held from February 6-7 in Paris. Claudia spoke on a panel entitled “Masterclass in Negotiating Price Mechanism Provisions,” which focused on the intricacies of negotiating price provisions, including a comprehensive look at strategies and considerations involved, key concepts and finding value in unexpected terms, and a mock negotiation.

Activities

December 10, 2024

Faiza Saeed, Dan Cerqueira and Claudia Ricciardi Recognized in The Hollywood Reporter’s List of Hollywood’s Top Dealmakers of 2024

Cravath partners Faiza J. Saeed, Daniel J. Cerqueira and Claudia J. Ricciardi were recognized in The Hollywood Reporter’s list of “Hollywood’s Top Dealmakers of 2024,” which was published in the December 4, 2024 issue of The Hollywood Reporter Magazine. The feature highlighted the dealmakers who made “the most impactful and intriguing mergers and acquisitions” happen in the industry this year. Faiza, Dan and Claudia were noted for their representation of the Paramount Special Committee in its $28 billion merger agreement with Skydance. Faiza and Claudia were also noted for their representation of the independent Special Committee of Endeavor’s board of directors in its $25 billion take private acquisition by Silver Lake.

Activities

November 14, 2024

Cravath Hosts Global Enforcement Forum 2024

On October 24, 2024, Cravath hosted its sixth annual Global Enforcement Forum at its offices in New York. The event brought together investigations and regulatory lawyers from the Firm and leading foreign firms across the globe for a series of panel discussions and roundtables examining significant developments in enforcement.

Activities

May 10, 2024

Claudia Ricciardi Speaks at the American Bar Association’s 2024 International Law Section Annual Conference

On May 9, 2024, Cravath partner Claudia J. Ricciardi participated in the American Bar Association’s 2024 International Law Section Annual Conference, which was held from May 7‑10, 2024, in Washington, D.C. The event convened international attorneys from law firms, private organizations and global governmental institutions to discuss topics related to the theme of “The Power & Progress of International Law.” Claudia spoke on a panel entitled “Gender Diversity in Big Law—Where Do We Stand?,” which reviewed equality factors and solutions helping women to accelerate their careers in big multi‑jurisdictional law firms.

Claudia J. Ricciardi focuses her practice on public and private mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and general corporate matters.

Ms. Ricciardi’s notable transactions include representing:

  • Time Warner in its $109 billion sale to AT&T;
  • British American Tobacco in its $97 billion merger with Reynolds American;
  • Occidental Petroleum in its $57 billion acquisition of Anadarko, the $10 billion investment by Berkshire Hathaway and its dealings with Carl Icahn;
  • Paramount’s special committee in the pending $28 billion merger with Skydance;
  • Endeavor’s special committee in the $25 billion take‑private acquisition by Silver Lake;
  • SMBC Aviation Capital in its $6.7 billion acquisition of Goshawk Aviation;
  • Atlas Air in its $5.2 billion acquisition by an investor group led by Apollo;
  • Yahoo’s board committee in the $4.48 billion acquisition of Yahoo’s operating business by Verizon;
  • HCSC in its $3.3 billion acquisition of Cigna’s Medicare businesses and CareAllies;
  • Scotiabank in its $2.8 billion acquisition of an equity interest in KeyCorp;
  • Valvoline in the $2.65 billion sale of its Global Products business to Aramco;
  • White Mountains Insurance in the $2.6 billion sale of Sirius International Insurance to China Minsheng Investment;
  • TaskUs’s special committee in the pending $2 billion take-private acquisition by Blackstone and the company’s co-founders;
  • PepsiCo in its $1.95 billion acquisition of poppi;
  • Scientific Games in the proposed $1.9 billion acquisition of the remaining 19% equity interest in SciPlay;
  • Dowlais in its pending £1.16 billion combination with American Axle & Manufacturing;
  • Robinhood in its initial public offering; 
  • Amblin Partners in its strategic partnership with Alibaba Pictures and the investment by Comcast, and, together with Steven Spielberg, in its formation with Participant Media, Reliance Entertainment and Entertainment One; 
  • Hasbro in the sale of its eOne film and TV business to Lionsgate; and
  • IBM in its acquisition of Polar Security.

Ms. Ricciardi has been recognized by Lawdragon as among the “500 Leading Dealmakers in America” and “500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers.”

Ms. Ricciardi is from London, England. She received a B.A. summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania in 2012, where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and a J.D. cum laude from Harvard Law School in 2015. Ms. Ricciardi serves on the Board of Directors of Amanda + James, a New York‑based non‑profit arts production company dedicated to producing the work of young artists.

Ms. Ricciardi joined Cravath in 2015 and was elected a partner in 2022. She serves as a partner liaison to the Firm’s Middle Eastern/North African Affinity Group.

Ms. Ricciardi’s notable transactions include representing:

  • Time Warner in its $109 billion sale to AT&T;
  • British American Tobacco in its $97 billion merger with Reynolds American;
  • Occidental Petroleum in its $57 billion acquisition of Anadarko, the $10 billion investment by Berkshire Hathaway and its dealings with Carl Icahn;
  • Paramount’s special committee in the pending $28 billion merger with Skydance;
  • Endeavor’s special committee in the $25 billion take‑private acquisition by Silver Lake;
  • SMBC Aviation Capital in its $6.7 billion acquisition of Goshawk Aviation;
  • Atlas Air in its $5.2 billion acquisition by an investor group led by Apollo;
  • Yahoo’s board committee in the $4.48 billion acquisition of Yahoo’s operating business by Verizon;
  • HCSC in its $3.3 billion acquisition of Cigna’s Medicare businesses and CareAllies;
  • Scotiabank in its $2.8 billion acquisition of an equity interest in KeyCorp;
  • Valvoline in the $2.65 billion sale of its Global Products business to Aramco;
  • White Mountains Insurance in the $2.6 billion sale of Sirius International Insurance to China Minsheng Investment;
  • TaskUs’s special committee in the pending $2 billion take-private acquisition by Blackstone and the company’s co-founders;
  • PepsiCo in its $1.95 billion acquisition of poppi;
  • Scientific Games in the proposed $1.9 billion acquisition of the remaining 19% equity interest in SciPlay;
  • Dowlais in its pending £1.16 billion combination with American Axle & Manufacturing;
  • Robinhood in its initial public offering; 
  • Amblin Partners in its strategic partnership with Alibaba Pictures and the investment by Comcast, and, together with Steven Spielberg, in its formation with Participant Media, Reliance Entertainment and Entertainment One; 
  • Hasbro in the sale of its eOne film and TV business to Lionsgate; and
  • IBM in its acquisition of Polar Security.

Ms. Ricciardi has been recognized by Lawdragon as among the “500 Leading Dealmakers in America” and “500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers.”

Ms. Ricciardi is from London, England. She received a B.A. summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania in 2012, where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and a J.D. cum laude from Harvard Law School in 2015. Ms. Ricciardi serves on the Board of Directors of Amanda + James, a New York‑based non‑profit arts production company dedicated to producing the work of young artists.

Ms. Ricciardi joined Cravath in 2015 and was elected a partner in 2022. She serves as a partner liaison to the Firm’s Middle Eastern/North African Affinity Group.

Education

  • J.D., 2015, Harvard Law School
    cum laude
  • B.A., 2012, University of Pennsylvania
    Phi Beta Kappa, summa cum laude

Admitted In

  • New York

Organizations

Amanda + James

  • Board of Directors

Rankings

The Hollywood Reporter

  • Top Dealmakers (2024)

Lawdragon

  • 500 Leading Dealmakers in America (2024)
  • 500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers (2025)
  • 500 X – The Next Generation (2024, 2023)

Deals & Cases

May 09, 2025

TaskUs’s Take‑Private Acquisition by its Co‑Founders and Blackstone

On May 9, 2025, TaskUs, Inc. (“TaskUs”), a leading provider of outsourced digital services and next‑generation customer experience to companies, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to become a privately held company. Under the terms of the agreement, an affiliate of Blackstone, TaskUs Co‑Founder and Chief Executive Officer Bryce Maddock and TaskUs Co‑Founder and President Jaspar Weir (collectively the “Buyer Group”) will acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of Class A common stock they do not already own for $16.50 per share in an all-cash transaction. Upon completion of the transaction, the Company’s Class A common stock will no longer be listed on any public market. The TaskUs Board of Directors has approved the transaction upon the unanimous recommendation of a special committee of independent directors (the “Special Committee”), which was formed on March 20, 2025, in response to interest expressed by the Buyer Group in exploring a possible transaction. Cravath is representing the Special Committee in connection with the transaction.

Deals & Cases

March 17, 2025

PepsiCo’s $1.95 Billion Acquisition of poppi

On March 17, 2025, PepsiCo, Inc. (“PepsiCo”) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire poppi, a prebiotic soda brand, for $1.95 billion, including $300 million of anticipated cash tax benefits for a net purchase price of $1.65 billion. The transaction also includes an additional potential earnout consideration subject to the achievement of certain performance milestones within a specified period after closing of the transaction. Cravath is representing PepsiCo in connection with the transaction.

Deals & Cases

January 29, 2025

Dowlais Group plc’s £1.16 Billion Recommended Cash and Share Combination with American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.

On January 29, 2025, Dowlais Group plc (“Dowlais”), a specialist engineering group focused on the automotive sector, and American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (“AAM”), a leading automotive and mobility supplier, announced that their boards have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended cash and share combination. Under the terms of the combination, each Dowlais shareholder will be entitled to receive 0.0863 new AAM shares, 42 pence in cash and up to 2.8 pence in the form of dividends to be paid prior to completion. Dowlais shareholders will own approximately 49% of AAM upon closing. The offer values Dowlais at approximately £1.16 billion.

Deals & Cases

August 12, 2024

Scotiabank’s $2.8 Billion Acquisition of an Equity Interest in KeyCorp

On August 12, 2024, Scotiabank announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire an approximate 14.9% pro-forma ownership stake in KeyCorp, a premier U.S. based financial services company, through an issuance of common shares at a price of $17.17 per share. The total cash consideration is approximately $2.8 billion. Cravath is representing Scotiabank in connection with the transaction.

Deals & Cases

July 08, 2024

Paramount’s $28 Billion Merger Agreement with Skydance

On July 7, 2024, Paramount Global (“Paramount”), a leading global media, streaming and entertainment company, and Skydance Media (“Skydance”), a diversified media company founded to create high-quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences, announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to form “New Paramount,” a next-generation media and technology leader, through a two-step transaction including the acquisition of National Amusements, Inc. (“NAI”), which holds the controlling share stake in Paramount, and subsequently a merger of Skydance and Paramount. Under the terms of the agreement, which has been approved by the Paramount Board of Directors, acting on the unanimous recommendation of the Special Committee of independent directors, and by NAI, Skydance will merge with Paramount in a transaction valuing New Paramount at an enterprise value of approximately $28 billion. Existing Skydance investors will receive 317 million newly issued Class B shares in New Paramount valuing Skydance at $4.75 billion based on $15 per Paramount Class B share. The Skydance Investor Group will invest up to $6 billion in offers to Class A and Class B stockholders, and use the additional capital to paydown debt and re-capitalize the balance sheet of New Paramount. NAI and its owners have entered into a definitive agreement to sell NAI to Skydance IG for $2.4 billion on a cash-free, debt-free basis. Cravath is representing the Paramount Special Committee in connection with the agreement.

Activities

March 07, 2025

Eight Cravath Partners Named to Lawdragon’s Inaugural List of “500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers”

On March 7, 2025, Cravath partners Faiza J. Saeed, Antony L. Ryan, Gary A. Bornstein, Wes Earnhardt, Yonatan Even, Daniel J. Cerqueira, David H. Korn and Claudia J. Ricciardi were named to Lawdragon’s inaugural list of “500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers” in recognition of their work across Cravath’s Corporate and Litigation Departments advising clients in the entertainment, sports and media industries. The list, assembled based on research and vetting by peers, highlights leading lawyers who use their expertise to advise “hugely valuable clients as they extend their reach in a multimedia world.”

Activities

February 07, 2025

Claudia Ricciardi Speaks at the 2025 IBA European Corporate and Private M&A Conference

On February 6, 2025, Cravath partner Claudia J. Ricciardi participated in the International Bar Association’s 13th European Corporate and Private M&A Conference, which was held from February 6-7 in Paris. Claudia spoke on a panel entitled “Masterclass in Negotiating Price Mechanism Provisions,” which focused on the intricacies of negotiating price provisions, including a comprehensive look at strategies and considerations involved, key concepts and finding value in unexpected terms, and a mock negotiation.

Activities

December 10, 2024

Faiza Saeed, Dan Cerqueira and Claudia Ricciardi Recognized in The Hollywood Reporter’s List of Hollywood’s Top Dealmakers of 2024

Cravath partners Faiza J. Saeed, Daniel J. Cerqueira and Claudia J. Ricciardi were recognized in The Hollywood Reporter’s list of “Hollywood’s Top Dealmakers of 2024,” which was published in the December 4, 2024 issue of The Hollywood Reporter Magazine. The feature highlighted the dealmakers who made “the most impactful and intriguing mergers and acquisitions” happen in the industry this year. Faiza, Dan and Claudia were noted for their representation of the Paramount Special Committee in its $28 billion merger agreement with Skydance. Faiza and Claudia were also noted for their representation of the independent Special Committee of Endeavor’s board of directors in its $25 billion take private acquisition by Silver Lake.

Activities

November 14, 2024

Cravath Hosts Global Enforcement Forum 2024

On October 24, 2024, Cravath hosted its sixth annual Global Enforcement Forum at its offices in New York. The event brought together investigations and regulatory lawyers from the Firm and leading foreign firms across the globe for a series of panel discussions and roundtables examining significant developments in enforcement.

Activities

May 10, 2024

Claudia Ricciardi Speaks at the American Bar Association’s 2024 International Law Section Annual Conference

On May 9, 2024, Cravath partner Claudia J. Ricciardi participated in the American Bar Association’s 2024 International Law Section Annual Conference, which was held from May 7‑10, 2024, in Washington, D.C. The event convened international attorneys from law firms, private organizations and global governmental institutions to discuss topics related to the theme of “The Power & Progress of International Law.” Claudia spoke on a panel entitled “Gender Diversity in Big Law—Where Do We Stand?,” which reviewed equality factors and solutions helping women to accelerate their careers in big multi‑jurisdictional law firms.

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