International Public Record Due Diligence
On Demand: Covering the fundamentals of transactional due diligence, including its purpose, process, and international challenges.
Webinar Details
Our upcoming free webinar, entitled International Public Record Due Diligence, intends to discuss the complexities and nuances of conducting public record due diligence on entities located in jurisdictions outside the US. Presented by Pushkala Sivaramakrishnan, VP of Product Management, International Services and Pia Angelikis, Esq., VP of Government Relations and Legal Research, this webinar aims to address some of the challenges in the due diligence process and point to some alternative sources of information based on the jurisdiction’s legal framework.
Learning Objectives:
- Transactional due diligence: The What and the Why
- Fundamentals of the due diligence process
- Due diligence process in the US
- Overview of the Corporate Landscape
- Common Law vs. Civil Law jurisdictions
- International Equivalents of due diligence documents
- European mode of Corporate Transparency
- Challenges of emerging economies and multiplicity of data sources
Meet the Hosts
Pushkala Sivaramakrishnan
Pushkala Sivaramakrishnan is the Vice President of Product Management, International Services at Cogency Global (UK) Limited. She has extensive experience in global corporate services, having worked in Europe, Asia and the United States. She was instrumental in Cogency’s expansion in the United Kingdom and managed the company’s operations in the region for nearly a decade.
Ms. Sivaramakrishnan specializes in international corporate formation, corporate governance, subsidiary management and corporate compliance for various business entities around the globe. At Cogency Global, she is now responsible for assisting clients in bringing their business to the UK or expanding their business from the UK to the rest of the world. She takes keen interest in understanding the complexity of doing business in various jurisdictions given the regulatory framework and the corporate landscape, particularly in Europe.
Pia Angelikis, Esq.
Pia Angelikis, Esq., is the VP of Government Relations and Legal Research at Cogency Global Inc. She has over 20 years of experience with premiere service companies in the UCC and corporate services industry, managing large teams of expert lawyers and paralegals conducting legal research for public filing requirements for multistate mergers, conversions and acquisitions, tracking and analyzing UCC Article 9 and business entity legislation in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, and providing thought leadership. Prior to her career in the UCC and corporate services industry, Ms. Angelikis litigated for 5 years in the areas of insurance defense and employment law. She wrote the winning brief resulting in the 9th Circuit published opinion, In re Complaint of Ross Island Sand & Gravel, 226 F.3d 1015 (9th Cir. 2000). Ms. Angelikis holds a JD from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law and is licensed to practice law in California.
Pushkala Sivaramakrishnan
Pushkala Sivaramakrishnan is the Vice President of Product Management, International Services at Cogency Global (UK) Limited. She has extensive experience in global corporate services, having worked in Europe, Asia and the United States. She was instrumental in Cogency’s expansion in the United Kingdom and managed the company’s operations in the region for nearly a decade.
Ms. Sivaramakrishnan specializes in international corporate formation, corporate governance, subsidiary management and corporate compliance for various business entities around the globe. At Cogency Global, she is now responsible for assisting clients in bringing their business to the UK or expanding their business from the UK to the rest of the world. She takes keen interest in understanding the complexity of doing business in various jurisdictions given the regulatory framework and the corporate landscape, particularly in Europe.
Pia Angelikis, Esq.
Pia Angelikis, Esq., is the VP of Government Relations and Legal Research at Cogency Global Inc. She has over 20 years of experience with premiere service companies in the UCC and corporate services industry, managing large teams of expert lawyers and paralegals conducting legal research for public filing requirements for multistate mergers, conversions and acquisitions, tracking and analyzing UCC Article 9 and business entity legislation in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, and providing thought leadership. Prior to her career in the UCC and corporate services industry, Ms. Angelikis litigated for 5 years in the areas of insurance defense and employment law. She wrote the winning brief resulting in the 9th Circuit published opinion, In re Complaint of Ross Island Sand & Gravel, 226 F.3d 1015 (9th Cir. 2000). Ms. Angelikis holds a JD from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law and is licensed to practice law in California.
CLE/MCLE Information
Is this webinar eligible for CLE credit?
No, state CLE credit for this webinar is no longer available. Paralegals may still be able to self-report, where eligible, through the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA) and the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA).
Note: For archived webinars, credit eligibility may change over time. If a webinar is no longer eligible for CLE credit, it may still be available to view, but without CLE accreditation. Please check the webinar page for the most current status.
Is there a fee to attend this webinar?
There is no fee to attend our webinars, but advance registration is required.
Who is this webinar suitable for?
Our webinars are open to all attendees, but they are generally most relevant to attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals.
Do I have to attend the entire webinar to receive credit?
To receive full credit, you must be present for the entire presentation and answer all poll questions throughout the webinar.
Will I receive a certificate of attendance or completion?
A certificate of attendance will be available for download by attendees who successfully complete all required webinar participation requirements.
How is CLE reported?
CLE reporting requirements vary by state. If your state requires self-reporting, our CLE provider will email your course number(s) within 7 to 14 business days after your attendance has been verified. If your state requires provider reporting, you will receive a separate confirmation email once your attendance has been reported.
Can I still receive credit if I watched the webinar on demand?
Credit availability for on-demand webinars may vary. Please check the webinar page for the most current CLE and paralegal credit eligibility information. To receive full credit where available, attendees must watch the full presentation and complete all required poll questions.
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Yes, CLE accreditation can expire. Please check the webinar page for the most current credit eligibility status.