This panel discusses M&A, or the buying and selling of companies, in the entertainment, publishing, and gaming industries. Topics include why companies engage in M&A transactions and broader industry trends. Panelists include investment banker Matt Wang (senior managing director, Evercore), Joe Brusha (founder and CEO, Zenescope Entertainment), Bruce Fenton and Todd Boylan (partners, Troutman Pepper Locke), and Gio Hunt (video game executive; former roles at Meta, Blizzard, and AOL). CLE (continuing legal education) credit will be offered for attorneys.