Alison Pear and Amber Bevacqua-Lynott, Speakers at the 46th Annual Northwest Securities Institute

Partner Alison Pear and Of Counsel Amber Bevacqua‑Lynott presented at the 46th Annual Northwest Securities Institute, held on Friday, May 8, 2026, and hosted by the Washington State Bar Association.

Alison and Amber presented on “Legal Ethics Risks and Best Practices in Financings and M&A Transactions.” Their session featured insights from seasoned legal ethics practitioners who regularly advise transactional attorneys on the complex ethical issues that arise in financings, M&A deals, and other corporate transactions.

The program highlighted key red flags, emerging risk areas, and best practices that lawyers should incorporate into their workflow to navigate ethical challenges effectively and confidently before their next deal.