Introduction
My focus
Securities
I advise publicly traded companies in complying with their ongoing disclosure obligations under the U.S. federal securities laws and NYSE and NASDAQ listing rules. In particular, I have significant experience in advising on securities laws issues applicable to companies with foreign private issuer status and that maintain ADR programs. I also provide advice about raising capital, working with public and private companies in connection with the issuance of equity and debt securities.
Mergers and Acquisitions
I represent acquirers and targets in a diverse range of industries on public and private mergers. I have significant experience in advising about all aspects of the M&A deal cycle (asset, stock, real estate, buy and sell side, U.S. and cross-border), including negotiation, document drafting, transaction financing, coordination of due diligence teams, and project management.
General Business Counseling
I help domestic and foreign middle-market companies with a variety of corporate agreements and day-to-day legal matters that include assisting with corporate formation and governance items, executive and incentive compensation, commercial agreements, and other ongoing general corporate matters.
Commercial Contracts and Transactions
I assist clients with the drafting, negotiation, and maintenance of various service and supply agreements and other commercial contracts, including procurement and marketing/advertising agreements, and real estate, construction, transportation, and logistics contracts.
Looking ahead
As the volume of transactions with cross-border aspects continue to increase, the ability to execute on complex transactions (whether as an investor or in an M&A context) requires sophisticated legal counsel that has familiarity with such transactions and can provide the right practical strategies and resources to execute in a timely and efficient manner.
/Insights
- “2022 SEC Hot Topics,” Nixon Peabody CLE program, March 2022
In the news
- Providence Business First
Bally’s new CFO arrives from Queen Casino
March 12, 2025This article covers Mira Mircheva being named as the new Bally’s Chief Financial Officer. The article mentions NP for serving as legal counsel in the merger between Bally’s and The Queen Casino & Entertainment. The NP team includes Providence counsel Marc Crisafulli, New York City partner Dick Langan, Washington, DC partner John Partigan, and Chicago partner Conrad Adkins, all of the Corporate practice.
- Mergers & Acquisitions
Bally’s completes deals with Standard General and Queen
Feb 7, 2025This article covers the completion of transactions in which shareholder Standard General LP acquired a majority stake in Bally’s, while Bally’s also merged with Queen Casino & Entertainment Inc. The article mentions NP for representing Bally’s in the deals. The NP team includes Providence counsel Marc Crisafulli, New York partner Dick Langan, Chicago partner Conrad Adkins, and Washington DC partner John Partigan, all of the Corporate group.
- The Business Journals
Some companies ditch DEI. How business owners can navigate the backlash.
Oct 8, 2024This article looks at a range of companies that are publicly dropping their DEI initiatives. The article references and quotes a client alert written by Providence Labor & Employment partner and Chief Talent Officer Stacie Collier, Corporate partners Kendal Tyre of Washington, DC and Conrad Adkins of Chicago, and Chicago Labor & Employment counsel Kamau Coar. The alert discusses DEI legal risks that several public companies have identified as significant in their filings.
- The Deal
Deal Diary: Standard General rings up Bally’s
July 25, 2024The following article covers Bally’s Corporation’s merger agreement with shareholder Standard General LP. The coverage mentions Corporate counsel Marc Crisafulli of Providence and partners Dick Langan of New York City, John Partigan of Washington, DC, and Conrad Adkins of Chicago for representing Bally’s in the deal. The NP team also includes Corporate associates Samantha Lopes of Washington, DC, Jacalyn Smith of Chicago and Andrew Pearce of Boston.
- Law360
Bally’s oks Standard General’s takeover valuing it at $4.6 billion
July 25, 2024The following article covers Bally’s Corporation’s merger agreement with shareholder Standard General LP. The coverage mentions Corporate counsel Marc Crisafulli of Providence and partners Dick Langan of New York City, John Partigan of Washington, DC, and Conrad Adkins of Chicago for representing Bally’s in the deal. The NP team also includes Corporate associates Samantha Lopes of Washington, DC, Jacalyn Smith of Chicago and Andrew Pearce of Boston.
- Providence Business News
Bally’s agrees to New York hedge fund’s buyout offer valued at $4.6 billion
July 25, 2024The following article covers Bally’s Corporation’s merger agreement with shareholder Standard General LP. The coverage mentions Corporate counsel Marc Crisafulli of Providence and partners Dick Langan of New York City, John Partigan of Washington, DC, and Conrad Adkins of Chicago for representing Bally’s in the deal. The NP team also includes Corporate associates Samantha Lopes of Washington, DC, Jacalyn Smith of Chicago and Andrew Pearce of Boston.
Bally’s to be acquired by its chairman’s hedge fund
July 25, 2024The following article covers Bally’s Corporation’s merger agreement with shareholder Standard General LP. The coverage mentions Corporate counsel Marc Crisafulli of Providence and partners Dick Langan of New York City, John Partigan of Washington, DC, and Conrad Adkins of Chicago for representing Bally’s in the deal. The NP team also includes Corporate associates Samantha Lopes of Washington, DC, Jacalyn Smith of Chicago and Andrew Pearce of Boston.
- St. Louis Business Journal
Casino Queen parent finds merger partner
July 25, 2024The following article covers Bally’s Corporation’s merger agreement with shareholder Standard General LP. The coverage mentions Corporate counsel Marc Crisafulli of Providence and partners Dick Langan of New York City, John Partigan of Washington, DC, and Conrad Adkins of Chicago for representing Bally’s in the deal. The NP team also includes Corporate associates Samantha Lopes of Washington, DC, Jacalyn Smith of Chicago and Andrew Pearce of Boston.
- The Deal
Rising stars: Nixon Peabody names Adkins partner
Jan 25, 2024This article highlights the recent elevations of Chicago Corporate partner Conrad Adkins and New York City Corporate counsel Matt Bobrow and Shaziah Singh.
- Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
CDLB people
Dec 18, 2023This roundup article of legal hires and promotions in the Chicagoland region highlights Chicago partners-elect Conrad Adkins of the Corporate practice and Gretchen Sherwood of the Project Finance & Public Finance practice for their promotions to partner, effective February 1, 2024.
- People on the move
People on the move
This roundup of notable moves and hires highlights the arrival of Chicago Corporate counsel Conrad Adkins to the firm, mentioning his practice focus as well as his previous role as in-house counsel for a multinational building products manufacturing company.Jan 31, 2022 - Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
People
This roundup of notable legal industry moves highlights the arrival of Chicago Corporate counsel Conrad Adkins to NP, mentioning the focus of his practice and his previous role as in-house counsel for James Hardie Industries.Jan 21, 2022 - The Deal
Movers & shakers
This column of notable hires and moves in the M&A and corporate space features Corporate counsel Conrad Adkins and Labor & Employment counsel Kamau Coar, both in Chicago, for their move to the firm. The article also notes their previous in-house roles and the strategic counsel they will provide to clients.Jan 13, 2022 - Bloomberg Law
Wake up call
This roundup of notable hires and moves in the legal industry includes Chicago Corporate counsel Conrad Adkins for his move to the firm, noting his previous role as assistant general counsel at multi-national building products manufacturer James Hardie Industries.Jan 13, 2022
Admitted to practice
Illinois
Education
Case Western Reserve University School of Law, J.D.
Michigan State University, B.A.
Insights And Happenings
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