As America's major political parties and their nominees gear up for the pivotal fall campaign season, Dentons’ Global Public Policy and Regulation team is pleased to invite you to an insightful discussion as our esteemed speakers share their perspectives on how the outcomes of the US elections could shape the future of the Americas. The event will delve into the significant impact of the US elections on the political, economic, and social landscapes across Canada and Latin America. The program promises to provide valuable insights and foster meaningful conversations.

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Speakers

• Conor Beakey
  Head of Americas Country Risk for Fitch Solutions, New York
  
  Conor Beakey is an economist who heads up the BMI Americas Country Risk Team in New York. Prior to joining BMI, Conor worked as an economist at Allied Irish Bank and as a research intern in the Irish Revenue Commissioners. He holds a BA degree in Economics from Trinity College Dublin and an MSc in Applied Economics from University College Dublin.

• Joe Crowley
  Senior Policy Director and Former Chairman of the Democratic Caucus
  
  Congressman Crowley represented New York's 14th district for 20 years, serving in House Democratic leadership and on the Ways and Means Committee. He championed Social Security, Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act, and supported tax cuts for the middle class. He also co-founded multiple caucuses, including on India, Ireland, and rare diseases.

• Jeff Denham
  Senior Policy Director and Former Member of the US House of Representatives
  
  Congressman Denham, a former US Representative (2010-2018) for California's 10th and 19th districts, served on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, chairing subcommittees on Railroads and Economic Development. He also served on the Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Veterans' Affairs Committees. Prior to Congress, he was a California State Senator (2001-2009).

• Gordon D. Giffin
  Partner, Washington, DC
  
  Ambassador Gordon D. Giffin is a leader in the Firm's Public Policy and Regulation group. His practice is focused on international transactions and trade matters, government procurement, energy regulatory and policy matters, corporate governance and crisis counseling, federal and state regulatory matters and public policy. From August 1997 to April 2001, Ambassador Giffin served as the nineteenth US Ambassador to Canada. As Chief of Mission at the US Embassy in Ottawa, he managed US interests in the world's largest bi-lateral trading relationship, as well as US collaboration with Canada on global issues in international fora. He received the Superior Honor Award from the Department of State for negotiating a pre-clearance agreement. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the Carter Presidential Center and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the Trilateral Commission. He serves on the Board of Directors of public company Canadian Natural Resources as Lead Director.

• The Hon. James Moore, PC,MA
  Senior Business Advisor
  
  The Honourable James Moore is a Senior Business Advisor based in Vancouver where he provides strategic advice on government affairs, regulatory affairs and public policy to local, provincial, national and international clients across a variety of industries. With an impressive career as a senior cabinet minister in the Government of Canada, an intimate knowledge of Canada’s business community and an extensive public policy background, James is one of the country’s most sought-after analysts and public speakers on issues related to government affairs, public policy, national and international trade policy, digital policy, data economy, public affairs, risk analysis, privacy, and Canadian and American politics. He is a regular contributor to CBC, CTV, BNN Bloomberg and public affairs podcasts.

• Pedro Muñoz
  Partner
  
  Pedro empowers clients across Latin America by enhancing opportunities and protecting assets. With over 30 years of expertise, he has mastered the art of negotiation by closing high-stakes international M&A transactions and tackling complex negotiations and disputes. Armed with a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy from the Fletcher School at Tufts University, Pedro blends strategic insight with innovative solutions to navigate intricate challenges. His leadership journey includes a pivotal role as a Congressman in Costa Rica’s Legislative Assembly from 2018 to 2022, where he championed impactful policies. Pedro is celebrated not only for his legal acumen but also for his engaging teaching of public international law across several countries, including China. Pedro’s passion and straightforward approach make him a formidable force in the political, business, and legal arenas.

Moderator

• Andrea Johnson
  Partner
  
  Andrea is a global co-head of Dentons’ Private Equity group. Andrea has two decades of experience leading acquisitions of private targets for PE and strategic buyers, take-privates and other public M&A transactions, IPOs and some of the largest VC transactions in Canada.

Questions

Please contact Nikole Kolen at nikole.kolen@dentons.com.