Joe DeMederios, Jeff Jefferson, Celia Marcum and Dan Sieck presented to the Boardroom: “Serving on a Board: Duties, Risks, and Protections for Directors.” During this presentation the following topics were discussed:

  • The governance baseline and the core legal framework for Directors; why Delaware law is key.
  • How boards work: mechanics, fiduciary duties, and court review of board decisions.
  • Role, eligibility, and what to address before joining a board.
  • Where directors face real risk and how protections work in practice.
  • Managing conflicts of interest and information-sharing, especially for investor-appointed directors.
  • Practical takeaways for directors.
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