Overview
January 29 - January 31, 2023
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge
Phoenix, AZ
Don't miss BFKN Financial Institutions Group co-chair Robert M. Fleetwood and partner Abdul R. Mitha during Bank Director's Acquire Or Be Acquired conference in Phoenix, AZ. The conference is widely regarded as the financial industry’s premier M&A event for a bank’s CEO, board of directors, and key leadership team.
Breakout I: What The Board Needs To Know in 2023
Sunday, January 29, 2022 | 9:35 AM – 10:15 AM
Robert M. Fleetwood, Partner, BFKN
This breakout session continues the “Need to Know” series that has consistently been a popular highlight at this conference for many years. Gain practical insight on what CEOs and directors need to know in 2023 and beyond.
FinXTech Session: Growth Strategies Through Fintech Relationships
Sunday, January 29, 2022 | 10:30 AM – 11:05 AM
Abdul R. Mitha, Partner, BFKN
This session focuses on the legal, compliance and strategic considerations of partnering with, investing in and acquiring fintech companies.
About the Speakers
Rob is co-chair of the Financial Institutions Group and concentrates his practice on financial institutions, securities, and general corporate matters. He regularly represents financial institutions on public and private securities offerings, recapitalizations, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance matters, and contract negotiations. Additionally, he works closely with clients on their continued compliance with federal and state securities laws, including reporting under the Securities Exchange Act and with corporate governance matters.
Abdul is a partner in the Financial Institutions Group. He focuses his practice on capital raising transactions, mergers and acquisitions, securities regulation, Fintech agreements and partnerships, and general corporate matters. Before joining the Firm, Abdul was an associate in the corporate group at a large national law firm in New York. He has project experience with Islamic finance and is fluent in Urdu and proficient in Arabic.