Partner Jonathan F.X. O’Brien moderates FEI panel, “Smarter Finance: How Analytics Is Changing the Way Decisions Get Made”

Partner Jonathan F.X. O’Brien moderated the Financial Executives International (FEI) panel, “Smarter Finance: How Analytics Is Changing the Way Decisions Get Made,” on March 19. Jon and the faculty of panelists explored how organizations are using data to improve visibility, sharpen decision-making, and create value. Speakers also shared practical examples, common pitfalls, and advice for finance leaders looking to strengthen their analytics capabilities. The panelists included John Santon, CFO of Encore Boston Harbor, Matt Griffin, VP of Strategic Marketing and Business Operations of the Boston Celtics, and Ara Kharazian, Economist at Ramp.

Jon, Co-Chair of the firm’s Business Law Department, concentrates his practice on corporate law and commercial real estate, advising clients on corporate formation, contract negotiation, joint ventures, licensing, mergers and acquisitions, and the purchase and sale of assets.

Leveraging his domestic and international experience, Jon serves as outside general counsel to middle-market companies, advising clients through sophisticated transactions and strategic growth initiatives. He is actively involved with the worldwide alliance of independent law firms, Lexwork International, supporting cross-border transactions and representing French companies doing business in the United States.

Jon’s cross-border work and client base are the result of having worked in Paris and New York prior to joining the firm. Having worked in France during the early part of his career and passing the Paris bar exam, he advises several European firms on their US businesses and investments.