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International Public Record Due Diligence

Now on Demand: Covering the fundamentals of transactional due diligence, including its purpose, process, and international challenges.

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Webinar Details

Our upcoming free webinar, entitled International Public Record Due Diligence, intends to discuss the complexities and nuances of conducting public record due diligence on entities located in jurisdictions outside the US. Presented by Pushkala Sivaramakrishnan, VP of Product Management, International Services and Pia Angelikis, Esq., VP of Government Relations and Legal Research, this webinar aims to address some of the challenges in the due diligence process and point to some alternative sources of information based on the jurisdiction’s legal framework. 

Learning Objectives: 

  • Transactional due diligence: The What and the Why 
  • Fundamentals of the due diligence process 
  • Due diligence process in the US 
  • Overview of the Corporate Landscape 
  • Common Law vs. Civil Law jurisdictions 
  • International Equivalents of due diligence documents 
  • European mode of Corporate Transparency 
  • Challenges of emerging economies and multiplicity of data sources  

Meet the Hosts

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Pushkala Sivaramakrishnan

Vice President of Product Management, International Services, Cogency Global (UK) Limited

Pushkala Sivaramakrishnan is the Vice President of Product Management, International Services at Cogency Global (UK) Limited. She has extensive experience in global corporate services, having worked in Europe, Asia and the United States. She was instrumental in Cogency’s expansion in the United Kingdom and managed the company’s operations in the region for nearly a decade.

Ms. Sivaramakrishnan specializes in international corporate formation, corporate governance, subsidiary management and corporate compliance for various business entities around the globe. At Cogency Global, she is now responsible for assisting clients in bringing their business to the UK or expanding their business from the UK to the rest of the world. She takes keen interest in understanding the complexity of doing business in various jurisdictions given the regulatory framework and the corporate landscape, particularly in Europe.

A woman with long, straight blonde hair is smiling at the camera. She is wearing a navy blue sleeveless top with a red and white polka dot pattern, standing in front of a plain beige background, perhaps preparing for an intellectual property law seminar.

Pia Angelikis, Esq.

VP of Gov’t Relations & Legal Research, Cogency Global

Pia Angelikis, Esq., is the VP of Government Relations and Legal Research at Cogency Global Inc. She has over 20 years of experience with premiere service companies in the UCC and corporate services industry, managing large teams of expert lawyers and paralegals conducting legal research for public filing requirements for multistate mergers, conversions and acquisitions, tracking and analyzing UCC Article 9 and business entity legislation in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, and providing thought leadership. Prior to her career in the UCC and corporate services industry, Ms. Angelikis litigated for 5 years in the areas of insurance defense and employment law. She wrote the winning brief resulting in the 9th Circuit published opinion, In re Complaint of Ross Island Sand & Gravel, 226 F.3d 1015 (9th Cir. 2000). Ms. Angelikis holds a JD from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law and is licensed to practice law in California.

Pushkala Sivaramakrishnan

Vice President of Product Management, International Services, Cogency Global (UK) Limited

Pushkala Sivaramakrishnan is the Vice President of Product Management, International Services at Cogency Global (UK) Limited. She has extensive experience in global corporate services, having worked in Europe, Asia and the United States. She was instrumental in Cogency’s expansion in the United Kingdom and managed the company’s operations in the region for nearly a decade.

Ms. Sivaramakrishnan specializes in international corporate formation, corporate governance, subsidiary management and corporate compliance for various business entities around the globe. At Cogency Global, she is now responsible for assisting clients in bringing their business to the UK or expanding their business from the UK to the rest of the world. She takes keen interest in understanding the complexity of doing business in various jurisdictions given the regulatory framework and the corporate landscape, particularly in Europe.

Pia Angelikis, Esq.

VP of Gov’t Relations & Legal Research, Cogency Global

Pia Angelikis, Esq., is the VP of Government Relations and Legal Research at Cogency Global Inc. She has over 20 years of experience with premiere service companies in the UCC and corporate services industry, managing large teams of expert lawyers and paralegals conducting legal research for public filing requirements for multistate mergers, conversions and acquisitions, tracking and analyzing UCC Article 9 and business entity legislation in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, and providing thought leadership. Prior to her career in the UCC and corporate services industry, Ms. Angelikis litigated for 5 years in the areas of insurance defense and employment law. She wrote the winning brief resulting in the 9th Circuit published opinion, In re Complaint of Ross Island Sand & Gravel, 226 F.3d 1015 (9th Cir. 2000). Ms. Angelikis holds a JD from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law and is licensed to practice law in California.

CLE/MCLE Information

Is there a fee to attend this webinar?

There is no fee to attend our webinars, but advance registration is required

What states do you register for CLE Accreditation?

Currently, we apply for accreditation in California, New York, Florida, Illinois and Texas

Do you offer CLE accreditation for paralegals?

Some webinars are accredited through NFPA and NALA.

Do I have to attend the entire webinar?

To receive full credit, you must be present for the entire presentation and answer all poll questions throughout the webinar. 

Who is this webinar suitable for?

Although anyone may attend the webinars, it is most suitable for newly admitted and experienced attorneys and legal professionals.

What happens if my state is not one of those listed previously?

For any states not listed as approved or pending, we strongly encourage attendees to self-apply/self-report to the respective states.

Does CLE accreditation for your webinars expire?

80Please be aware that CLE accreditation does expire. We will post on the related pages when a webinar no longer qualifies for CLE credit. Check with your CLE/MCLE board in your state to be sure.

  • New York: Three years after the date of the live event.
  • Texas: Two years after the date of the live event.
  • California: Two years after the date of the live event.
  • Illinois: Two years after the date of the live event.
  • Florida: 18 months after the date of the live event

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