The Hidden M&A Risk: Unstructured Data Integration

DATE: Thursday, November 6, 2025
TIME: 1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT
In partnership with Contoural
Speakers:
Susan Wise, Chief Privacy Officer, Head of Privacy and Data Protection, Biogen
Betsy Ford, Senior Consultant, Contoural
Every merger or acquisition promises new value. But beneath the surface, unstructured data — files, emails, and legacy systems — can derail integration efforts, introduce compliance pitfalls, and slow down newly combined teams.
In this webinar, Susan Wise, Chief Privacy Officer, Biogen and Betsy Ford, Senior Consultant, Contoural will discuss how to avoid the most common mistakes and build a smarter, defensible data integration strategy.
Key takeaways:
- Identify and eliminate redundant, obsolete, and trivial data.
- Create an integration plan that secures sensitive information while enabling collaboration.
- Ensure compliance with records, privacy, and legal hold requirements.
- Leverage technology to reduce cost, risk, and delays.
Who should attend:
Corporate development, legal, compliance, IT, and information management professionals responsible for driving deal success.
Join us and walk away with clear, actionable steps to protect deal value and accelerate post-merger success. Can’t make the live webinar? Register today to ensure you receive a link to the recording.
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