In the headlines today, it is common to see announcements about activist campaigns or activists taking equity positions in public companies. Nonetheless, full-scale proxy fights have become relatively rare. Most public...more
10/23/2025
/ Activist Investors ,
Board of Directors ,
Corporate Governance ,
Fiduciary Duty ,
Investors ,
Proxy Contests ,
Proxy Season ,
Publicly-Traded Companies ,
Risk Management ,
Settlement Agreements ,
Shareholder Activism ,
Shareholder Meetings ,
Shareholder Rights ,
Shareholders
The 2025 proxy season was marked by policy changes, a shifting regulatory landscape, market volatility and other factors. Our presenters will provide an overview of the material developments and trends that emerged during the...more
Vinson & Elkins partners Jason Halper, Kaam Sahely, and Francisco J. Morales Barrón — adjunct professors at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School — sit down for conversation on why they teach and how they approach...more
1/30/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Climate Change ,
Compliance ,
Corporate Governance ,
Energy Sector ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Law Students ,
Legal Technology ,
Mergers ,
Professors ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Sustainability