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8:45 am – 9:45 am
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Handling Make-or-Break Moments
Whether it’s CEO succession, M&A, a government investigation, or a corporate crisis, boards face moments that put the company, the board, and the corporate governance team to the test. This session explores the different types of make-or-break moments boards can face – and how you can help them succeed in navigating them. (New this year)
Speakers
Paul Washington (Moderator), President and CEO, Society for Corporate Governance
Lisa Kwon, VP Corporate Legal & Securities, Freshworks
Mike Titera, Partner, Gibson Dunn
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9:50 am – 10:35 am
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Concurrent Sessions
Fundamentals of Disclosure Regulation
Even if you are not a practicing securities lawyer, this session will provide you with a highly useful understanding of what a company needs to disclose under federal securities law.
Speakers
Alex Shukhman (Moderator), AVP, Associate General Counsel - Corporate, Astera Labs
Aaron Briggs, Partner, Gibson Dunn
Lance McKinlay, Senior VP Governance Counsel, Columbia Bank
Corporate Entity Management
While a lot of attention is focused on a parent company board, companies often rely on multiple legal entities in operating their business, and this session will cover the legal and practical requirements for managing this critical infrastructure.
Speakers
Lisa Mertens (Moderator), Assistant Corporate Secretary, Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Nicolas Leroux, CEO, Odyssey by Kalexius
Kara Tatman, Corporate VP, Deputy General Counsel, Ampere Computing
Valerie Villaraza, Subsidiary Governance Liaison, Chevron
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11:00 am – 11:45 am
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Concurrent Sessions
Annual Meetings
This session will provide an overview of the key steps in preparing for a successful annual shareholders meeting – from preparing the proxy statement through managing the logistics of the event.
Speakers
Tony Richelieu (Moderator), VP, Corporate Secretary and Associate General Counsel, KB Home
Doug Chia, President, Soundboard Governance LLC
Aaron Briggs, Partner, Gibson Dunn
Sponsored by: Odyssey by Kalexius
The Current State of ESG
A term coined over two decades ago, ESG (Environment, Social & Governance) has evolved from a way of measuring non-financial performance to a polarizing political phrase. This session will address the current state of play and how companies are tailoring ESG programs to advance their business goals.
Speakers
Renee Strandness (Moderator), Sr. Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Roku
Tracey-lee Brown, Director, PwC
David Lynn, Partner, Goodwin Procter, LLP
Aurora Winslade, Director, Sustainability, Edison International
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11:50 am – 12:35 pm
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Concurrent Sessions
Shareholder Engagement
Companies have found that effectively engaging with shareholders can not only affect votes at annual meetings, but also provide boards and management with useful information to inform decision-making. This session will address best practices in the current regulatory environment.
Speakers
Tom Elliott (Moderator), Principal Manager of Corporate Governance, Edison International
Anne Chapman, Managing Director, Joele Frank
Tony Richelieu, VP, Corporate Secretary and Associate General Counsel, KB Home
Shelly A. Heyduk, Partner, O'Melveny & Myers
Fundamentals of Compliance
A fundamental obligation of every public, private, and non-profit organization is to comply with applicable laws and regulations. But in a world of proliferating – and sometimes conflicting rules – how can you do that? This panel will discuss the key elements of an effective compliance program, the board’s indispensable role, and how to ensure the directors’ own compliance with the law.
Speakers
Shawn Filippi (Moderator), Former VP, CCO & Corporate Secretary, NWN Holdings and NW Natural Gas
Emily Aviad, Partner, PwC
Mike Titera, Partner, Gibson Dunn
Christina Whittaker, Senior Director, Associate General Counsel, Doordash
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