Guest post by The Society for Corporate Governance

Crisis management is a vital organizational function, enabling resilience and mitigation against potential adverse implications associated with disruptive events such as financial instability, cyberthreats, operational breakdowns, and reputational harm— any of which may jeopardize ongoing operations and an organization’s long-term viability. The board of directors plays a

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As part of our Getting on Board series, join us for a book talk with Sir John Kay on the current state of corporations, how things have changed and what the future holds.

The Corporation in the 21st Century is

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Litigation risks facing directors, officers, and corporations are inevitable and increasingly complex. What can you do to make your company and yourself more defensible from lawsuits? What protections are available through risk transfer instruments like directors & officers (D&O) insurance and

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Economic and regulatory disruption has intensified financial reporting risk, fraud exposure, and restatement scrutiny raising the bar for board and audit committee oversight. This session highlights where directors should expect heightened risk, the SEC and PCAOB’s current enforcement focus, and what

Led by distinguished corporate directors and governance experts, the Latino Corporate Directors Education Foundation’s BoardReady Institute (BRI) provides programming tailored to prepare and position aspiring directors the boardroom.

On July 17, 2025, Mayer Brown partner, Jennifer Zepralka will speak on the panel “Corporate Governance 101: The Board Fundamental.”

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In this MB Sounding Board, Ozzie Gromada Meza, President and CEO of the Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA) joins partner Anna Pinedo for a discussion about diversity on corporate boards. Ozzie discusses identifying talent for boards, education for new board members, and tips for individuals looking to serve on boards.

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Larry Cunningham delivered the 2024 Weinberg Distinguished Lecture last week at the University of Delaware. His topic was: “Speaking Out on Hot Button Topics: How Boards Can Steer CEOs and Companies in Choppy Waters.”  Following are excerpts from the lecture, which reviews the data on this topic and the forces at work, discusses the board’s

As the business environment continues to evolve in complexity, so does the oversight role of boards. At the same time, investor, regulator, and other stakeholder expectations of board involvement in certain aspects of the business, including aspects traditionally within management’s sole purview, are changing in ways that may blur the lines of responsibility between the

Adding new board members is a critical decision for any company, as it can affect its strategy, performance, culture and reputation. However, finding and selecting the right candidates can be complex and time-consuming, involving multiple sources, criteria, interviews, checks and disclosures. Here are some good practices to help boards navigate this process.

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