Bill Backstrom, a partner and leader of the firm's Tax Practice Group in the New Orleans office, presented at the 32nd Annual Paul J. Hartman State & Local Tax Forum in Nashville, Tennessee, on October 29, 2025. Bill moderated the "M&A Feud: The Morning After Edition!" panel, which addressed important practical and technical considerations that should be considered to ensure a smooth and successful transition after the closure of a transaction. The annual forum provides industry, practitioners and state revenue employees the opportunity to participate in a quality forum exploring significant national developments and trends in state and local taxation.