Sample Class with Professor Maria Luisa Canovas: Insights and Emerging Trends in M&A
Join Professor Maria Luisa Canovas for a mock class and experience her approach to teaching law. A partner in top U.S. law firms for nearly twenty years, Professor Canovas has been consistently recognized as a leading lawyer for Mergers and Acquisitions in Latin America by Chambers, The Legal 500, and Latinvex.
She has advised major public companies, private equity funds, and Latin American businesses, and her work has been shortlisted for prestigious awards, including the 2024 Latin Lawyer and IFLR Americas Awards.
In addition to her corporate practice, she has taught courses at Columbia Law School, held visiting posts at universities worldwide, and has been deeply involved in pro-bono work and diversity initiatives.
This session will explore current trends and expectations on global M and A, focusing on deal flow in the U.S. We will explore the impact of geopolitical conflict, uncertainty and AI development in deal activity and terms, and attendees will gain valuable insights into the challenges that dealmakers are facing in today’s complex and sometimes contradictory environment. This session also offers a unique opportunity to experience what it’s like to be in a Columbia Law School Executive LL.M. classroom, engaging directly with a leading expert in the field.
