Richard Hall Speaks at Tulane University Law School’s 36th Corporate Law Institute
March 08, 2024
On March 8, 2024, Cravath partner Richard Hall spoke at the 36th Corporate Law Institute, which was hosted by Tulane University Law School from March 7‑8, 2024, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and featured judges and leading professionals to discuss the latest developments in M&A, corporate and securities law. Richard spoke on a panel entitled “Regulatory Merger Control Regimes – Developments in Antitrust and Foreign Direct Investments.”
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LL.M., 1988, Harvard Law School
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LL.B., 1986, University of Melbournewith Honors
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B.Com., 1984, University of Melbournewith Honors
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