Alston & Bird was pleased to sponsor the 2012 ACC Annual Meeting held in Orlando, Florida, September 30 - October 3, 2012.
Gary Ivey led the panel discussion "The Lead Director: Duties, Compensation and Independence" on October 2, from 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Many public companies have created a "Lead Director" position to promote strong corporate governance. The responsibilities of this position range from routine administrative functions to roles that can profoundly affect corporate strategy and operations. This panel focused on best practices regarding duties, compensation and independence of the lead director.
Lior Nuchi served as a panelist for the seminar "Taking Your Company Public" on October 3, from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. With the uncertainty in the capital, it is more imperative than ever that companies hoping to go public are prepared to face the scrutiny and challenges of becoming a public company. Learn what it takes to build an IPO-ready company and complete a successful IPO in this market. This seminar covered: getting the company ready for an IPO; the key items necessary for an efficient, risk-minimized offering, including tips, traps and lessons learned from GCs; and the IPO process.
September 30- October 3, 2012
Orlando World Marriott/ Orlando, FL