Blank Rome partner Masha Trainor will serve as a panelist for the American Bar Association (“ABA”) International Law Section’s (“ILS”) 2026 Mergers & Acquisitions Masterclass, being held July 21 through 23, 2026, as an online event.

About the Program

This Mergers & Acquisitions (“M&A”) Masterclass is designed specifically for junior attorneys. This program starts with the foundation and principles of mergers and acquisitions and breaks down complex transactions into clear, practical components, helping early-career lawyers understand both the legal framework and the business context of M&A. Participants will gain step-by-step insight into the M&A process, from initial deal structuring, due diligence, antitrust, regulatory and tax considerations, to drafting key transaction documents and supporting negotiations.

Masha’s session, “Case Analysis Review of Successful and Unsuccessful Transactions–Case Study,” will take place on Wednesday, July 22, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.

Panelists:

  • Moderator: Javier Canosa, Managing Partner, Canosa Abogados
  • Masha Trainor, Partner, Blank Rome
  • Santiago Concha, Partner, C&R Law
  • Rudy Villatoro Molina, Associate, Aguilar Castillo Love
  • Claudia Walz, Attorney-at-Law, Bratschi

Other sessions include:

  • What is M&A practice? What do deal lawyers do? Analyzing Mergers, Acquisitions, Valuations, Divestitures, Joint Ventures, Private Equity
  • Conducting Due Diligence and Mastering the Deal Process (Mock Merger) Practice Session + Feedback
  • The M&A Process for Both Public and Private Transactions
  • Cultural Gaps in M&A Transactions
  • M&A Disputes/Litigation
  • Closing the Deal—Co-Chair Roundtable Bringing It All Together
  • Market Dynamics and Industry Trends
  • The Asia-Pacific Edge: Intensive M&A Training for Emerging Lawyers
  • The M&A Startup and India’s Investment Banking Boom
  • Practical Skills for Success
  • M&A Trends in Technology, AI, Risk Mitigation
  • Insurance in M&A Transactions
  • The Art of the Deal: Old-School Tactics Meet Modern Tools

For more information and to register, please visit the event webpage.