In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, host Meghan Day welcomes Doug Schnell and Sebastian Alsheimer, partners and leaders in the shareholder engagement and activism practice at Wilson Sonsini. Together, they explore the latest shareholder engagement trends and the evolving landscape of shareholder activism as we approach the 2025 proxy season. Doug and Sebastian share their insights on how the new U.S. presidential administration's stance on DEI and ESG might impact corporate governance. They also provide practical advice for directors and corporate leaders on navigating the ESG/DEI backlash, protecting against shareholder activism, and fostering effective shareholder engagement.

The episode is available here: https://www.diligent.com/resources/podcasts/trends-2025-proxy-season

More about the podcast

• The significance of increased shareholder interactions in 2024
• Key shareholder activism trends and their implications for 2025
• Noteworthy proxy battles from 2024
• Best practices for companies to guard against shareholder activism
• Strategies for engaging with shareholders to ensure alignment on key issues