October 15, 2026

Smart Business

Chicago Corporate Partner Tom Hughes to Speak on a Panel at the Chicago Smart Business Dealmakers Conference on October 15

Union League Club of Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Tom Hughes will join a panel, “Standing Out: Relationships, Risk Mitigation, and Strategy in a Crowded Buy-Side Market,” during the Chicago Smart Business Dealmakers Conference on October 15.  Venable is proud to support the conference as a sponsor.

In a crowded market, the most successful buyers win by building real relationships and solving problems creatively. Panelists will share how experienced deal teams align incentives, manage risk, and set themselves apart to get deals across the finish line.