Navigating the 2015 Annual Report and Proxy Season - Chicago

Join us in one of two Chicago locations for our 2015 proxy season seminar on Tuesday, January 20, to discuss developments and trends affecting the upcoming year-end process and annual meeting season for public companies. This is a complimentary program offered over breakfast in the O'Hare area and over lunch downtown.

During the seminar, we will:

• Discuss developments affecting corporate bylaws, including trends in adoption of exclusive forum and fee-shifting bylaws
• Summarize recent changes to ISS and Glass Lewis voting policies affecting 2015 annual meetings
• Review the first year of conflict minerals disclosures and considerations for year two
• Review SEC enforcement activities and shareholder lawsuits
• Summarize best practices for equity award approvals, including review of state law considerations
• Provide an overview of exhibit filing requirements and tips for compliance
• Discuss shareholder proposal trends 
• Provide reminders and best practices for enhancing proxy statement disclosures
• Outline other governance and compliance reminders applicable to the 2015 proxy season
• Provide examples of disclosures reflecting current trends
• Provide compliance checklists