Ready for the Deal: Elevate Your Transaction Readiness in Economic Uncertainty

November 5, 2025
1PM ET

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Is your organization truly prepared for a transformative transaction—whether an acquisition, IPO, or new strategic partnership? In an era marked by economic uncertainty and shifting market signals, the ability to act swiftly, confidently, and deliberately sets successful organizations apart. 

Join us for an exclusive webinar designed for directors and legal professionals, hosted in partnership with Diligent Institute, Wilson Sonsini and NetSuite. Drawing on insights from a recent survey and report on transaction readiness: 

  • Why nearly half of organizations are still prioritizing M&A or strategic partnerships—despite a stalling deal environment and unpredictable fiscal policy shifts. 
  • The biggest challenges on the table: limited resources, lack of experienced personnel, economic/geopolitical risk, and technology gaps.  
  • How governance, due diligence, and integrated controls empower directors and legal teams to lead with confidence. 
  • Practical best practices: defining roles, leveraging secure data tools, and learning from past deals through standardized checklists and playbooks.  
  • The evolving role of AI in transactions—what’s real today and what’s coming soon.  
  • Fresh benchmark data on board involvement, leadership roles, and integration of risk, compliance, and finance systems. 

You'll leave equipped with actionable frameworks to strengthen your organization’s transaction processes, drive strategic value, and enhance board engagement. Whether your next deal is imminent or on the horizon, give your organization the resilience and agility to seize the right opportunities. 

Secure your spot now and position yourself—and your organization—to turn uncertainty into advantage. 


 


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Kira Ciccarelli

Senior Research & Programs Manager, Diligent Institute

Kira Ciccarelli is the Senior Research & Programs Manager at Diligent Institute, the governance, risk and compliance think tank and thought leadership engine of Diligent. In this role, she leads and executes the development of high-impact research reports, thought leadership content, and innovative programs for the governance community. Kira oversees the Institute’s research and editorial agenda, ensuring the delivery of trend analysis, benchmarking surveys, and actionable insights that inform corporate board directors and C-suite executives.
Kira also serves as the lead producer for The Corporate Director Podcast, the premier governance podcast for board directors and business leaders.

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Ranga Bodla

Vice President, Field Engagement and Marketing, NetSuite

Ranga Bodla has over 20 years of combined product management and marketing experience in the software technology industry. As the VP of Field Engagement and Marketing for NetSuite, Ranga Bodla is chartered with driving the overall strategy and go-to-market for success across all of NetSuite’s industries including Wholesale Distribution, Manufacturing, Retail Software, Services, Non-Profit, Advertising, Media and Publishing.

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Rich Mullen

Partner, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, San Francisco

Rich Mullen is a partner in the San Francisco office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and private equity. He has extensive experience advising technology and life sciences companies on complex strategic transactions and is recognized as a leading Corporate/M&A lawyer by Chambers USA.
Rich also counsels boards and management teams on shareholder engagement, activism, and sensitive governance matters. He serves as the hiring partner for Wilson Sonsini’s M&A group.