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
Event | April 28, 2026
2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. ET
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On April 28, Mayer Brown partner Jennifer Zepralka will join the John L. Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance’s program titled “Shareholder Proposals at the Crossroads: Boards, ESG, and the future of SEC Rule 14a-8.”
As the proxy season winds down, this
Webinar | April 16, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET
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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.
Hybrid Seminar: March 25, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. ET
Mayer Brown New York Office | Zoom
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Corporate boards are busier than ever, and governance arrangements continue to adapt to meet expanding expectations. After a brisk review of the duties and protections applicable to directors, Lawrence Cunningham (Presiding Director, Weinberg
Guest post by The Society for Corporate Governance
Geopolitical events can quickly disrupt operations, supply chains, and market access, posing significant risks to business continuity and growth. By actively monitoring and understanding these risks, boards can help guide management in developing robust risk mitigation strategies, adapting to regulatory changes, and seizing opportunities that arise from
Conference | November 18, 2025
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Mayer Brown is pleased to sponsor The Character of the Corporation 2025. This forum brings together public company board members, institutional shareholders, proxy advisors, judicial and governmental representatives and corporate governance thought leaders to discuss effective governance, geopolitical conflict and crisis management.
If you are interested in
Webinar | October 15, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST
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Join us for a virtual moderated conversation with Jonathan F. Foster, author of On Board: The Modern Playbook for Corporate Governance.
As a former banker and a director of many public and private companies, Jonathan F. Foster brings to bear
Conference| October 9-10, 2025
Mayer Brown is pleased to be lead affiliate of Northwestern Law’s 45th Annual Ray Garrett Jr. Corporate & Securities Law Institute taking place October 9 – 10, 2025. Mayer Brown partner Jodi Simala is serving as the Institute Chair and partner Jennifer Zepralka will be a panelist for the “Managing through
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.”
To register and learn more, visit the
Companies and investors use information related to environmental, social or governance (“ESG”) factors to provide a company-wide view of sustainability and other priorities. This includes how the company discloses, reacts to and manages ESG-related risks and policies, such as, for example, risks related to carbon emissions, as well as policies addressing diversity, shareholder rights and