TOWN HALL WEBINARS   

• MFM Members = $0
• Non-Members = $75 

Upcoming Webinars: 

AI Governance - Getting the Most Out of Your People and Machines

Date: January 21, 2026
Time: 1pm CT/2pm ET/12pm PT

Overview: Companies of all sizes face a business imperative to quickly leverage the tremendous potential of AI. But when employees rush to use AI without clear, actionable guidance, they may expose the company to growing legal risk. Developing tailored, practical governance - including policies and procedures - helps ensure employees maximize the value of AI while avoiding common, costly pitfalls.

Presenters: Ghaith Mahmood, Partner, Latham and Watkins; and Will Schildknecht, Partner, Latham and Watkins

CPE: 1
Field of Study: P/HR=Personnel/Human Resources Level: Overview/Delivery Method: Group Internet-Based/No Prerequisites or Advanced Preparation

This webinar is approved for 1.0 SHRM CE credit

• Key drivers of legal risk for internal procurement, deployment, and use of AI services
• The AI governance toolkit, including policies and procedures
• Common pitfalls for AI governance and practical steps to avoid them 

NOTE: This webinar will not be recorded.

 
The Latest on Dealmaking in Media & Entertainment

Date: February 5
Time: 1pm CT/2pm ET/12pm PT

Overview: Many of the biggest names in media and advertising, from broadcasters to cable networks to Hollywood studios to broadband providers to advertising holding companies, are grappling with major strategic financial transactions. There is also a vast undercurrent of activity in the private markets in subsectors such as sports, AI (from generative to niche large language models), and the creator economy. What can we learn from those deals announced to date, how can you improve your position and what might we expect in the market looking ahead in 2026.

Presenters: Gregory Bedrosian, Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer, Drake Star Partners; and Howard Homonoff, Senior Advisor, U.S. Media & Entertainment Industry, Grant Thornton Advisors LLC 

    

NASBA CPE: 1 
Field of Study: SK=Specialize Knowledge/Level: Overview/Delivery Method: Group Internet-Based/No Prerequisites or Advanced Preparation

1. Analyze Strategic Financial Transactions in Media and Advertising
• Understand the key drivers and implications behind major financial deals among broadcasters, cable networks, Hollywood studios, broadband providers, and advertising holding companies.
2. Evaluate Emerging Trends in Private Markets
• Explore investment activity and growth opportunities in subsectors such as sports, artificial intelligence (including generative and niche large language models), and the creator economy.
3. Forecast Market Dynamics and Strategic Positioning for 2026
• Assess lessons from recent deals to improve organizational positioning and anticipate future trends and competitive strategies in the evolving media and technology landscape.

Deadline to register: February 4, 2026
Instructions sent to participants on February 4, 2026

Resilient Leadership in 2026: How Finance & Media Leaders Make Clear Decisions in Uncertainty

Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Time: 1pm CT/2pm ET/12pm PT

Overview: In an era of constant volatility, finance and media leaders are expected to make high-stakes decisions with incomplete information—while maintaining trust, clarity, and team resilience. In this practical and engaging session, Lucy Chen introduces a modern framework for resilient leadership in 2026, showing how leaders can stay decisive without burning out themselves or their teams. Drawing from experience across highly regulated industries, executive coaching, and thought leadership, Lucy shares actionable tools for navigating uncertainty, prioritizing effectively, and communicating decisions with confidence. Participants will leave with practical insights they can immediately apply to lead with clarity, adaptability, and credibility in an increasingly unpredictable environment.

Presenter: Lucy Chen, Speaker, Coach, and Founder, Gifted Coaching and Gifted Books

NASBA CPE: 1 
Field of Study: P/HR=Personnel/Human Resources Level: Overview/Delivery Method: Group Internet-Based/No Prerequisites or Advanced Preparation

This webinar is approved for 1.0 SHRM CE credit

Learning Objectives
Participants will have an understanding of:

• How to apply a resilient leadership framework to make clear, confident decisions in environments with uncertainty, volatility, and incomplete information.
• How to identify and avoid common leadership traps that reduce trust and effectiveness during periods of rapid change, financial pressure, or organizational disruption.
• How to strengthen team resilience and clarity by using practical communication and prioritization strategies that help teams stay focused, engaged, and aligned in 2026 and beyond.

Deadline to register: February 10, 2026
Instructions sent to participants on February 10, 2026

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