Morgan Lewis Global Public Company Academy

The Morgan Lewis Global Public Company Academy is a series of webinars designed to provide comprehensive advice and the latest regulatory and legal developments on matters relating to capital markets transactions, corporate governance, ESG issues, and executive compensation matters. The GPCA provides comprehensive training materials crafted for legal, accounting, human resources, and corporate governance and compliance professionals at public companies, as well as board members or others who are otherwise subject to or involved in reviewing public disclosure documents for these companies.

These webinars bring together Morgan Lewis’s securities, corporate governance, executive compensation, and litigation lawyers to cover updates on current developments impacting public companies. The program is set up so that each session is self-contained, and geared toward learning in an efficient and convenient format. Participants can pick topics of particular interest or relevance, or attend the entire series.

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For inquiries, please contact Kate Morgan.

CLE Credit: CLE credit in CA, IL, IN, LA, NY, OH, PA, TX, and VA is currently pending approval. Credit in CT, FL, and NJ is pending approval via reciprocity.

Upcoming Webinars

11/13/2024 - ESG Regulatory Regimes: Navigating Competing Jurisdictions
Join us for our next session where we will examine ESG regulatory regimes in various jurisdictions.
12/04/2024 - Recent Developments in Debt and Equity Offerings
Our next installment will focus on the need for liquidity and recent trends in equity and debt markets.

Past Webinars and Recordings

10/30/2024 - Disclosure Issues in the Life Sciences Industry
Join us in discussing disclosure considerations for public companies in the life sciences sector. Our speakers will delve into the industry’s intricacies and challenges, with a particular emphasis on the nuances relevant to biotech companies.
09/25/2024 - Securities Litigation Update
This session will review headline-making cases and trends shaping our capital and financial markets. The panel will cover recent trends, cases in securities class actions, and recent decisions from Delaware’s Supreme Court and the Court of Chancery.
07/17/2024 - 2024 Annual Meeting Postmortem: A Recap of Trends
Please join us for a recap discussion on corporate governance trends in 2024.
05/29/2024 - Key insights on Navigating Compliance with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
Join Morgan Lewis and KPMG for a conversation that will focus on the complexities of corporate sustainability reporting obligations in the EU, with a particular emphasis on the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).
05/22/2024 - Public Company SEC Enforcement Trends and Practical Considerations
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continued its heightened focus on public companies in 2023 through its enforcement and rulemaking programs, a trend that will likely continue throughout 2024. Recent enforcement activity points to several areas of interest for the SEC, including whistleblowers, ESG, cybersecurity, insider trading, and executive perks, among many others, as laid out in more detail in our report.
05/13/2024 - Key Insights on Navigating the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D)
Join us as we unravel the complexities of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) and offer practical guidance and knowledgeable perspectives on navigating the evolving EU regulatory landscape.
03/19/2024 - SEC Adopts Climate-Disclosure Rules: What You Need to Know
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Join us for a roundtable discussion as we delve into the latest developments in climate disclosure regulations mandated by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Our panel of authorities will guide you through the intricacies of the newly introduced rules, offering a comprehensive rundown of their implications for public companies.
02/07/2024 - Back to Basics: Primer on SEC Filings
Please join us for a primer on US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) periodic and current reports. Lawyers from our capital markets and public company advisory practice will lead a detailed discussion on Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, including hot topics, updated disclosure requirements, and best practices.
01/24/2024 - Navigating ESG & DEI Disclosure Issues in 2024: What’s New In Light of the Shifting Climate
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Our panelists will discuss the latest trends in disclosure considerations against the backdrop of a continually shifting regulatory and litigation landscape.
01/17/2024 - 2024 Proxy Season: A Recap of 2023 and Trends to Watch
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Join partners Gina Lauriero and Justin Chairman and associates Timothy Durbin and Brittney Wozniak as they delve into some of the hottest trending topics in annual meetings and shareholder proposals to come out of 2023 and also share best practices for 2024.
12/13/2023 - Cybersecurity and Related Developments
Please join us for our next installment on cybersecurity issues for global public companies.
11/15/2023 - Back to Basics: Corporate Governance 101
Please join us for a corporate governance primer, geared toward professionals who want to improve their knowledge or need a refresher on what a solid corporate governance program entails. We will also discuss the current state of the law surrounding these programs.
11/08/2023 - Update on Recent Developments in Cyber Incident Reporting for Energy Companies: SEC and DHS
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Join us for a one-hour webinar discussing recent developments for the ways in which energy companies must report cyber incidents, including the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) recent rulemaking imposing significant new cybersecurity incident disclosure requirements on publicly traded companies and the US Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS’s) efforts to streamline federal incident reporting requirements.

Morgan Lewis Global Public Company Academy

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A Proxy Season Wrap-up: Shareholder Proposals Target ESG and Equity Audits

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Preparing for SEC’s Clawback Policies: 10 Compliance Tips for Public Companies

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Proxies, Pay, and the Brave New World of ESG

Upcoming Webinars

Past Webinars and Recordings