Hot Topics For The 2025 Proxy Season 

This panel focused on key issues for companies and boards in the upcoming Proxy Season. It highlighted essential areas, such as compensation, shareholder engagement, and critical topics in legal, accounting, and proxy services. The panel covered regulatory and disclosure requirements impacting board composition, candidate selection, and performance compensation. It also addressed the evolving role of Board Directors, expected SEC regulations, and intensified scrutiny in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) areas. Additionally, the panel focused on the increasing engagement by institutional shareholders with management and boards, emphasizing the need for directors to understand potential challenges and prepare accordingly.