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 program, leading corporate governance experts—directors, government officials, corporate counsel, and consultants—will share their perspectives on successfully navigating these evolving expectations and pressures. 

Wilson Sonsini Litigation partner Shannon E. German will speak at PLI's upcoming program titled "Corporate Law Spotlight: What Boards Need to Know." This session will take place on November 17th from 11:00 AM EST to 12:00 PM EST and will provide essential insights into recent corporate governance developments. Key topics will include recent amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law, interstate competition in corporate law, limits on corporate private ordering, director independence and oversight, managing conflicts in control transactions, and trends in shareholder litigation.