Annual Securities Institute Headed by Tampa Partner Greg Yadley, with Acting U.S. SEC Chair Mark Uyeda Delivering Keynote Address
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Greg Yadley, Partner at Shumaker, Steers 41st Federal Securities Institute
TAMPA, FL - Greg Yadley, Partner at Shumaker, helmed the 41st Annual Federal Securities Institute and Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Conference, a national powerhouse event in the securities, M&A, and governance sectors. The conference transpired on February 24-25, 2025, at the illustrious Grand Hyatt in Tampa, Florida.
This conference, a gathering of top dogs in the regulatory, practitioner, and industry expert circles, aimed to investigate the latest trends involving corporate and federal securities law and regulations.
Featuring Acting U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Mark Uyeda as the keynote speaker, the event boasted a prestigious lineup. Uyeda delivered the R. Franklin Balotti Keynote Address, his inaugural comprehensive public appearance since assuming office last month. His speech focused on his tactical approach to reshaping the SEC's regulatory mission and priorities, providing fans with a sneak peek into the agency’s developing agenda.
In response to his role as the event moderator, Greg expressed, "Chairing the 41st Annual Federal Securities Institute presented an extraordinary opportunity to ignite essential discussions on the ever-changing landscape of securities regulation. Having Acting SEC Chairman Mark Uyeda deliver the keynote address brought forth invaluable insights into the agency's direction and priorities. As the capital and financial markets constantly evolve and adapt to new challenges and opportunities, conferences like this prove crucial for nurturing dialogue between federal and state regulators, industry practitioners, and business leaders from the Delaware Court of Chancery."
As an authority on securities, M&A, and governance law, Greg counsels clients on several aspects, including private and public securities offerings, ongoing disclosure responsibilities, and growth via M&A. His extensive experience enables seamless navigation through complex transactions while catering to the diverse needs of all stakeholders. Greg’s leadership impresses beyond his legal practice; he served as Secretary of the SEC’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee and is a member of the SEC’s Advisory Committee on Small and Emerging Businesses.
Greg's role as the long-standing Chair of the Federal Securities Institute continues to boost securities, corporate, and transactional law education, as well as best industry practices. His far-reaching expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of industries, such as closely-held businesses, publicly-traded companies of all sizes, and nonprofit entities.
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[1] It's worth noting that there's no available transcript or summary of the keynote speech or the event in the cited sources. Additionally, the mentioned Sparkive link provides no information related to federal securities regulation or the event.
- Greg Yadley, as a partner at Shumaker, specializes in advising clients on various aspects of finance, such as private and public securities offerings, ongoing disclosure responsibilities, and growth via business mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
- As the chair of the 41st Annual Federal Securities Institute, Greg Yadley fostered discussions on the ever-changing landscape of securities regulation and its impact on business practices, particularly in the corporate and federal securities sectors.
