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OnAir with Akin Gump features the thinking and insights of Akin Gump’s lawyers and advisors on topics of interest to those in the business and legal communities around the world. Commentaries on headline-making stories, viewpoints on interesting trends, and peeks over the horizon at upcoming opportunities and challenges—all these and more are featured in this series.

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The Biden-Harris Administration’s Agenda for Women

Mar 30, 2021

In this special episode, Akin Gump investment management partner and Women Firmwide Resource Group co-head Barbara Niederkofler moderates a panel featuring labor and employment partner Esther Lander, public law and policy partner Arshi Siddiqui and senior advisor and former Congresswowan Ileana Ros-Lehtinen as...

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Creditors’ Fees and English Law Schemes of Arrangement

Mar 29, 2021

In this episode, Akin Gump financial restructuring partner Lois Deasey and practice co-head Liz Osborne offer an overview of creditors' fees related to English law schemes of arrangement.

Among the topics covered:

·         Determining creditor classes under English law.

·         Lockup fees and what to look for.

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An ESG Roadmap for Business

Mar 26, 2021

In this episode, Akin Gump’s Amy Kennedy and Stacey Mitchell, two of the firm’s ESG group co-heads, walk listeners through environmental, social and governance considerations for business.

Among the topics covered:

·         U.S. and international perspectives on ESG.

·         Why ESG is a hot topic in 2021.

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The Biden Immigration Bill: What It Means for Business

Mar 10, 2021

In this episode, Akin Gump public law and policy partner Ed Pagano, senior policy advisor Casey Higgins and international trade counsel Maka Hutson discuss the Biden comprehensive immigration bill currently on Capitol Hill.

Among the topics covered:

·         Can a comprehensive bill make it through Congress?

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