ATLANTA, October 28, 2009—As part of King & Spalding’s monthly e-Learn Series, an hour-long web seminar titled “What Your Board Needs to Know Now: Practical Advice for Public Company Directors” will be offered to King & Spalding clients on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. EST.
During this program, King & Spalding partners E. William Bates II, Jeffrey M. Stein and Keith M. Townsend will provide an overview of recent events and trends that have challenged boards, including regulatory changes implemented in the wake of the global financial crisis. They will also address anticipated short-term regulatory changes.
Specific topics to be discussed include:
- Expected regulatory changes in executive compensation, succession planning and board leadership issues.
- How boards can be more effective in plotting corporate strategy, overseeing risk management and protecting the company against fraud.
- How boards can take a more proactive role in communicating with investors and other stakeholders.
- Initiatives to assess and improve board performance.
Clients of the firm will be able to participate online or may view the program at the firm’s offices in Atlanta, Houston, London, New York and Washington, D.C. Participants in the King & Spalding e-Learn Series generally receive CLE credit for attending the e-Learn program.
Speakers
E. William Bates II is a senior partner in King & Spalding’s corporate practice in New York. He has significant experience representing buyers and sellers in mergers and stock and cash acquisition transactions. He also advises clients on corporate governance matters, including fiduciary duties of boards of directors.
Jeffrey M. Stein is a partner in King & Spalding’s corporate practice in Atlanta. He advises public companies on SEC reporting and compliance matters, finance transactions and corporate governance.
Keith M. Townsend is a partner in King & Spalding’s corporate practice in Atlanta. He advises public company clients on SEC reporting and disclosure requirements, corporate governance and other corporate/securities matters.
About King & Spalding
King & Spalding is an international law firm with more than 800 lawyers in Abu Dhabi, Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Dubai, Frankfurt, Houston, London, New York, Paris, Riyadh (affiliated office), San Francisco, Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C. The firm represents half of the Fortune 100 and, according to a Corporate Counsel survey in August 2009, ranks fifth in its total number of representations of those companies. For additional information, visit http://www.kslaw.com/.
