Best Practices for Corporate Secretaries

In this program, a panel of attorneys and accomplished corporate officers will provide insight into the duties of a corporate secretary and how those duties can be performed in a way that improves corporate governance and helps protect a corporation against the damage of internal affairs litigation. The panel will discuss the value of a proactive corporate secretary, provide advice on how to solve common problems a corporate secretary may encounter, and identify treacherous pitfalls a corporate secretary should avoid.

Specific topics to be addressed will include:

• Proper incorporation and qualification of a company and its subsidiaries
  
• Effective and accurate documentation of corporate action
  
• Proactive attention to matters that affect director and officer liability
  
• Appropriate strategies for dealing with nominees and beneficial owners
  
• Smart use of technology for corporate secretaries

Panelists include:

• Gregory F. Monday, Foley & Lardner LLP
  
• Patrick G. Quick, Foley & Lardner LLP


• Matthew Baker, Eversheds LLP

There is no cost to participate in this program, but pre-registration is required. For more information, please contact Jennifer Bartz at [email protected].

Foley & Lardner LLP will apply for CLE credit after the program, wherever applicable. Foley & Lardner LLP certifies that this activity has been approved for California MCLE credits by the State Bar of California in the amount of one General credit. Foley & Lardner LLP is a State Bar of California MCLE approved provider. Please note that participants must log in to both the teleconference and Live Meeting portions on the date of the event; credit may not be obtained by viewing and/or listening to a program recording after the event.