Thursday, August 21, 2008

PART THREE
Michael O’Bryan, Partner, Morrison & Foerster LLP

Recent events in Japan and US M&A have highlighted the differences between those markets and in deals that cross national borders. Morrison & Foerster partner Michael O’Bryan, with GCA Savvian Vice President Tracy Gopal, will look at the differences that must be kept in mind in cross-border mergers between Japanese and American firms as opposed to mergers and acquisitions in the US.

Michael O’Bryan received BA degrees in history and economics from the University of Michigan, his JD degree, cum laude, from Harvard Law School, and is a member of the California Bar. From 1985 through 1987, Mr. O’Bryan worked at a Japanese law firm, concentrating in cross-border transactions. He joined Morrison & Foerster in 1988 and worked in the firm’s Tokyo office before relocating to San Francisco, where he is a Corporate Finance Partner. His practice involves corporate, transactional and securities matters, including US and international mergers and acquisitions.

Tracy Gopal is a Vice President with GCA Savvian, with a primary focus on cross-border Mergers & Acquisitions. Tracy has been providing investment banking and financial advisory services to clients for 9 years and her expertise spans both healthy and distressed situations. Prior to GCA Savvian, Tracy was a Director at Giuliani Capital Advisors and its predecessor company, Ernst & Young Corporate Finance. Tracy received a BA in Economics from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the Duke Fuqua School of Business. She is a CFA charterholder and is fluent in Japanese.

Time:
Thursday, August 21, 2008
12:00-1:30 pm
Please arrive no later than 12:10 pm.

Location:
Morrison & Foerster LLP
425 Market Street, 33rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105
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Cost:
$35 Members
$50 Non-Members
Lunch will be provided, courtesy of Morrison & Foerster.

The deadline to RSVP for this event is Thursday, August 14. Refunds will not be made after this date.

About the series…
At the Japan Society of Northern California our Board of Directors is one of our greatest strengths. Drawn from all corners of the business world, they are all experts in their respective fields. It is with great pleasure that we offer you a chance to tap into that unique fund of knowledge and expertise in our inaugural Japan Society Zadankai (roundtable) series.

Over the next five months, the Zadankai series will bring you five intimate discussions, on five topics, with five members of our Board. Participation in each discussion will be limited to approximately 15 people to ensure a truly roundtable conversation.

Click on the links below to find out about the other parts of this exciting series!
Part One: Green Investing
Part Two: Conflicts & Cooperation in the Semiconductor Industry
Part Four: Sources for Japan’s Future Growth
Part Five: Bringing Japanese Popular Culture to America