Welcome back to another episode of "M&A+ The Art after the Deal," where we dive into the real-world narratives that shape mergers and acquisitions. Today, we're thrilled to host Joanne Hirase-Stacey, a powerhouse in the legal world of M&A transitions, bringing with her a treasure trove of experience and expertise. Highlights: Joanne Hirase-Stacey’s career journey and how she ventured into the realm of compliance and M&A transitions.The critical role of compliance from the get-go in M&A and the emerging trends professionals should keep an eye on.Joanne’s approaches to risk management, including the most formidable risks she's faced and her methodologies to mitigate them.Insights into the labyrinth of post-merger integration, its hurdles, and the strategies for ensuring seamless transitions.An exploration of how technology is reshaping compliance and risk management in M&A, with a spotlight on the tools that In2edge finds most effective.Reflections on moments from Joanne’s career, including challenging projects that have offered learnings within the M&A landscape.Joanne's take on what it feels like to steer through the transition phase of an acquisition. Stay tuned as we line up more experts in the upcoming episodes, including a cybersecurity due diligence wizard in M&A, an expert in procurement strategies, and insights from a psychologist on the human elements of M&A transitionary periods. A huge thanks to Joanne for sharing her wisdom with us. We hope her stories and strategies have provided valuable insights for anyone navigating the waters of M&A. Be sure to join us for more expert discussions on "M&A+ The Art After the Deal," where we unravel the complexities behind successful mergers and acquisitions. Remember to follow, share, and subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform for more episodes with expert insights and transformative stories in the world of M&A. To learn more, visit: https://in2edge.com/