6-Hour Program

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Overview

Twentieth Annual Directors' Institute on Corporate Governance

Why You Should Attend

In this fast-changing environment, Boards must grapple with ever-changing expectations and responsibilities, including oversight of complex operational issues, risk management, board succession, executive compensation, disclosure and responsiveness to and communication with shareholders pressing different concerns. In addition, new laws and regulations, and pressure from institutional shareholders, have put new requirements on companies and on boards. Looking forward, what additional changes can boards expect to face? At this renowned Institute, leading corporate governance experts — directors, government officials, corporate counsel, and consultants — will share their perspectives on successfully navigating the fast-changing regulatory environment, and the steps boards will want to consider taking to meet these ever changing expectations and pressures.

What You Will Learn
After completing this program, you will gain an understanding of

  • the Board’s Role in Overseeing Privacy and Data Security Privacy laws, Data Localization, Cybersecurity and Beyond
  • the ESG Landscape for Directors, including ESG reports, risks, as well as regulatory and investor expectations of Board expertise
  • the evolving role and expectations of Boards and Committees
  • criminal and regulatory enforcement concerns for corporate directors
  • hot topics for Boards, including Rule 10b5-1 plans, benefit issues, PAC/Political activity issues, company culture, and risk management issues

Who Should Attend
This program is designed for those sitting in the boardroom, in addition to experienced corporate and securities attorneys with responsibility for advising officers, directors and other senior company officials on their governance matters and issues.

Program Level: Update

Intended Audience: Those sitting in the boardroom, in addition to experienced corporate and securities attorneys with responsibility for advising officers, directors and other senior company officials on their governance matters and issues.

Prerequisites: A background in governance issues, and advising Boards.

Advanced Preparation: None  

 



Lecture Topics [Total time 00:08:05]

Segments with an asterisk (*) are available only with the purchase of the entire program.


  • Opening Remarks* [00:02:54]
  • Featured Speakers: Hon. Allison Herren Lee & Hon. Elad L. Roisman [00:34:53]
    Hon. Allison Herren Lee, Hon. Elad L. Roisman
  • ESG Issues for Directors [01:18:58]
    Ning S. Chiu, Henrique Canarim, Kellie Huennekens, Julia Giguere Morello
  • Privacy laws, Data Localization, Cybersecurity and Beyond: The Board’s Role in Overseeing Privacy and Data Security? [01:01:20]
    Miriam H. Wugmeister, Brian D. Cincera, Prof. Judith H. Germano, Alexa King
  • Evolving Boards and Committees [01:01:28]
    Claudia H. Allen, Richard Fields, Melissa Sawyer, Margaret M. Foran
  • Criminal and Regulatory Enforcement Concerns for Corporate Directors [00:59:45]
    Preet Bharara, Joon H. Kim, Andrea M. Griswold, Anita B. Bandy
  • Hot Topics for Boards [01:32:37]
    Margaret M. Foran, Mark J. Gentile, Gillian Emmett Moldowan, Stephen L. Brown

The purchase price of this Web Program includes the following articles from the Course Handbook available online:


  • Complete Course Handbook
  • Selected Issues for Boards of Directors in 2022 (January 2022)
    Francesca L. Odell,Helena K. Grannis,Jeffrey D. Karpf,Mary E. Alcock
  • SEC Proposes Climate Disclosure Regime (March 22, 2022)
    Ning S. Chiu
  • SEC Outlines New Cybersecurity Disclosure Mandates (March 14, 2022)
    Ning S. Chiu
  • Proxy Voting Procedures and Principles
    Ning S. Chiu
  • New SEC Cyber Rules Put Boards and Executives on Alert (July 11, 2022)
    Judith H. Germano
  • Cyber Risk for Officers and Directors (October 6, 2022)
    Miriam H. Wugmeister,Whitney Lee
  • Clarifying Committee Oversight Responsibilities for Evolving Enterprise Risks
    Claudia Allen,Patrick A. Lee
  • Under Pressure: Maintaining a Strong Board/CEO Relationship, Lead Director/Independent Chair Insights
    Claudia Allen
  • Is Your Board Effective?
    Richard Fields,Rusty O’Kelley
  • When 9 Is the Perfect Number: The 7+2 Model for Highly Effective Boards, 2022 Global Board Culture and Director Behaviors Study
    Jemi Crookes,Jens-Thomas Pietralla,Laura Sanderson,Marc Sangle-Ferriere,Margot McShane,PJ Neal,Richard Fields,Rusty O’Kelley,Steve Langton
  • Cleary Gottlieb Alert Memorandum, DOJ Announces Changes to Corporate Criminal Enforcement Policies (September 19, 2022)
    Joon H. Kim
  • Potential Litigation Risks Associated with the SEC’s Proposed Rule on Climate-Related Disclosures (September 14, 2022)
    Joon H. Kim
  • Cleary Cybersecurity and Privacy Watch, SEC Chair Previews Ramp Up in Regulation and Enforcement in the Cybersecurity Context (February 8, 2022)
    Anthony M. Shults,Hyatt Mustefa,Joon H. Kim,Rahul Mukhi
  • Priorities, Trends and Developments in Enforcement and Compliance (January 11, 2022)
    Joon H. Kim
  • Recent Developments in Delaware Corporate Law
    Mark J. Gentile

Presentation Material


  • 2022 Proxy Season Key Stats and Performance Ratings
  • ESG Policy Statement (Aug. 2022)
  • Proxy Voting Procedures and Principles
  • Taking a Stakeholder View with ESG storytelling
  • The Case for the Corporate Climate Pledge
  • Thinking beyond proxy season
  • Corporate Governance & Executive Compensation Survey 2022


In this fast-changing environment, Boards must grapple with ever-changing expectations and responsibilities, including oversight of complex operational issues, risk management, board succession, executive compensation, disclosure and responsiveness to and communication with shareholders pressing different concerns. In addition, new laws and regulations, and pressure from institutional shareholders, have put new requirements on companies and on boards. Looking forward, what additional changes can boards expect to face? At this renowned Institute, leading corporate governance experts — directors, government officials, corporate counsel, and consultants — will share their perspectives on successfully navigating the fast-changing regulatory environment, and the steps boards will want to consider taking to meet these ever changing expectations and pressures.

What You Will Learn
After completing this program, you will gain an understanding of

  • the Board’s Role in Overseeing Privacy and Data Security Privacy laws, Data Localization, Cybersecurity and Beyond
  • the ESG Landscape for Directors, including ESG reports, risks, as well as regulatory and investor expectations of Board expertise
  • the evolving role and expectations of Boards and Committees
  • criminal and regulatory enforcement concerns for corporate directors
  • hot topics for Boards, including Rule 10b5-1 plans, benefit issues, PAC/Political activity issues, company culture, and risk management issues
 

Program Level: Update

Intended Audience: Those sitting in the boardroom, in addition to experienced corporate and securities attorneys with responsibility for advising officers, directors and other senior company officials on their governance matters and issues.

Prerequisites: A background in governance issues, and advising Boards.

Advanced Preparation: None  

 

Topics
Corporate governance Audit committees (Corporate governance) Board of directors Independent directors Regulation and compliance (Securities and other financial products)
Industries
Securities Banking and Financial Services Accounting and Auditing

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