Mark Martin, managing director and global head of pharma services and technology at Houlihan Lokey, discusses M&A momentum and investor sentiment in pharma services.

Keith Fullenweider, chair of Vinson & Elkins, discusses the influence his father had on his career, how he built a PE practice, what he looks for in lateral hires and how he manages challenging conversations. 

Sullivan & Cromwell partner Patrick Gadson discusses activism in banking and the shifting role of proxy advisers. 

Raghu Velamati, senior managing director at Macquarie Capital, discusses private equity's evolving approach to the education sector across lifelong learning, workforce training and school safety.

Mike Hollander, managing director at GTCR, discusses the firm's growth-oriented investment strategy and key deals across financial services and technology.

Akin PE partner Amy Wollensack discusses how a stint in nursing before law school helped her as a young lawyer and talks about talent management and AI.

Hivest Capital Partners senior adviser Gregory Molin discusses the firm's value investing strategy and its cross-border approach to lower middle market M&A.

Mahvesh Qureshi, an M&A partner at Hogan Lovells and member of the firm's global board, discusses the social skills that have helped her succeed as a lawyer and law firm manager. 

Sebastian Alsheimer, who recently joined Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton as a partner and head of shareholder engagement, discussed AI in proxy voting, white squire strategies and M&A activism trends.

Shaun Levor of Greenberg Traurig discusses building a legal career in New York after growing up in South Africa and how his father, a trial lawyer, has influenced his approach to practice.