April 16th, 2026
1:00 PM - 6:30 PM CDT
Hinshaw’s Chicago office
Chicago, IL
You’ve built a successful business, and with that comes opportunity - but also complexity. Our invitation-only event features a collection of attorneys, M&A professionals, CPAs, and investment advisors, together with a select group of privately-held business owners and executive officers, in an interactive, roll-up-your-sleeves environment designed to help attendees prepare for and realize maximum value of a full or partial exit or potential growth of their business.
On April 16, 2026, in Hinshaw’s Chicago office, sessions will cover how to value your business, understand current market drivers, and navigate tax policy to maximize net proceeds from a sale. You’ll also learn about advanced estate planning and ESOPs as a succession strategy, in addition to hearing insights from experienced M&A professionals and business owners on preparing for and executing a successful transaction.
For more information, contact events@hinshawlaw.com.
Presentations and Agenda
- Pep Talk - Secrets to Success and the Current M&A Landscape
- Laying the Foundation - Building a Valuable, Transferable Business
- Knowing Your Numbers - Tax & Risk Mitigation Strategies
- Fireside Q&A: Successful Sellers Panel
View the agenda here.
Schedule
- 1:00 - 1:30 pm: Check in and Networking
- 1:30 - 5:15 pm: Presentations
- 5:15 - 6:30 pm: Reception
