"Ethics, Conflicts and Privilege Issues in Executive Compensation"

Thursday, February 2, 2012

2:00 - 3:00 pm, eastern [archive and transcript to follow]

Executive pay simply is the most sensitive topic inside a company. There have always been ethical, conflicts and privilege issues in this area, but there are now more than ever with Dodd-Frank's new whistleblower and "independent counsel" provisions changing the playing field. In this webcast, learn how to recognize these tricky issues, as well as how to handle them, by hearing the analysis as these experts run through a number of specific common scenarios:

Christie Daly, Partner, Bryan Cave HRO
Mike Melbinger, Partner, Winston & Strawn LLP
Mark Poerio, Partner, Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP

Among the important topics that will require up-to-the-minute guidance, the webcast will cover:

How does counsel handle the inherent conflict of designing and drafting plans and agreements under the supervision of executive who will benefit from those plans and agreements?
What is the role of inside counsel?
What is the role of the compensation committee?
Can you qualify as independent legal counsel for your current client under Dodd-Frank Act Sec. 952(b)?
Has Dodd-Frank Act Sec. 952(b) made the retention of independent legal counsel a best practice for compensation committees?
Under what circumstances should a compensation committee retain independent legal counsel?
Can inside or outside counsel receive a whistleblower bounty under Section 922 of the Dodd-Frank?
How does counsel reconcile its ethical duties to clients with the whistleblower provisions of Dodd-Frank and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act?

Cost: As 2012 members of CompensationStandards.com are able to attend this critical webcast at no charge, you need to renew or try a no-risk trial now. Otherwise, the webcast cost for non-members is $595. You can renew or sign up for a no-risk trial online - or by fax or mail via this order form. If you need assistance, send us an email at info@CompensationStandards.com - or call us at 925.685.5111.

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