Governance Watch: Outlook for the 2021 Proxy Season

What should companies be doing now to prepare for the upcoming proxy season to address topics such as human capital management, sustainability reporting, and other trending environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) issues? Join a panel of seasoned experts who will share their insights for 2021.

By attending this webcast, viewers will be able to answer the following questions:

  • What will be the hot topics in the 2021 proxy season?
  • What are the latest developments in virtual annual meetings and institutional investor policies?
  • How should you prepare your board and senior management for the 2021 season?

Who Should Attend: Current and prospective board members of public and private companies; CEOs, general counsel, and other C-suite executives; corporate secretaries; investors; attorneys; in-house counsel; and other corporate governance professionals.

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Mary Alcock Francesca L. Odell Ruairidh Ross Paul Washington
Governance Watch: Outlook for the 2021 Proxy Season
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Governance Watch: Outlook for the 2021 Proxy Season

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Who Should Attend: Current and prospective board members of public and private companies; CEOs, general counsel, and other C-suite executives; corporate secretaries; investors; attorneys; in-house counsel; and other corporate governance professionals.

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