7-Hour Program

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Overview

Why you should attend

Public companies and their directors and officers face increasing responsibilities and are under intense scrutiny from investors and regulators. Legal and regulatory changes, including Sarbanes-Oxley, Dodd-Frank and listing standards, as well as overall changing expectations in the marketplace contribute to this new challenging environment. Corporate governance provides the framework within which directors and officers must operate in fulfilling their responsibilities. Further, both in-house and outside practitioners confront significant challenges in mastering corporate governance standards, both in providing day-to-day counseling and in addressing emerging risks. Join our expert faculty as we discuss evolving standards and practical ways to deal with this challenging environment.

 What you will learn

  • What companies should be doing to prepare for the new Pay Ratio Disclosures
  • The PCAOB inspection process and the impact on auditors—what Audit Committees should know
  • Delaware law update — the evolving rules of the road
  • Growing anxiety with no relief in sight — enforcement and litigation
  • Rough waters ahead — emerging risks facing boards and how to address them
  • Ethics guidance on real-world situations

Who should attend

This program is designed for experienced corporate and securities attorneys with responsibility for advising officers, directors and other senior company officials on their governance matters and issues, as well as for directors and officers themselves.

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