ACC NCR Building a Foundation for a Strong Board

Each passing year puts boards of directors in an ever more complicated environment of legislative and regulatory burdens, shareholder and other stakeholder activism, and economic and political pressures.  The past year brought more complications than most and having an effective board of directors is more vital than ever.  Whether sitting on a public or private company board, directors must ensure they are addressing the numerous competing interests and ultimately discharging their fiduciary duties. 

Join our panelists as they discuss the latest thinking on the elements and practical aspects of a high-functioning board, a well-structured board meeting, and the role of in-house counsel in facilitating board effectiveness.  Components discussed will include the development of a strategic agenda for meetings, the timing and preparation of board informational materials, the relationship between directors and management, the role of lead independent directors, the preparation of minutes, and many other related topics.

Presented by Steve Patterson, Partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth, William Herrmann, Vice President, Sr. Managing Deputy General Counsel & Assistant Corporate Secretary at Amtrak and Shelley Milano, Member, Board of Director of J. Jill (former Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer and Senior Vice President and General Counsel for L Brands).

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE credit pending.