Independent Bankers of America Annual Conference

Phil Buffington, partner in the firm’s Jackson office and member of the Banking & Financial Services Practice, will speak at the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) LIVE annual conference, March 16, 2024, in Orlando, Florida.

Phil will deliver a presentation titled "Great Leaders Establish Great Succession Plans: How to Get it Right!" Succession planning is paramount for the sustained success and resilience of community banks. Phil will delve into the intricacies of succession planning and provide examples of successful planning, equipping attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to craft and implement effective succession plans within their organizations.

ICBA LIVE is the largest gathering of community bankers in the world. Hosted annually by ICBA, this event draws thousands of community banking professionals seeking opportunities to network, exchange ideas, and participate in a diverse range of educational sessions, including general sessions, learning labs, and roundtable discussions.

Phil advises financial institutions throughout the United States on federal and state banking laws and regulations. For more than 30 years, he has served as a trusted advisor to community, regional and national financial institutions, helping them to assess and analyze regulatory and litigation risks. Phil counsels clients on a full range of issues, including federal and state regulatory matters, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, formation, succession planning, strategic planning, capital planning and offerings, evaluating and assisting in the development of new products and services, and responses to examinations and enforcement actions. His practice also includes commercial lending transactions, health care and insurance. He is recognized among The Best Lawyers in America^® Ones to Watch and as a Mid-South Super Lawyers, Rising Star.

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