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Jul
21
2026
Speaking Engagements, Webinar

The 2026 Governance Outlook: Key Issues for Boards, Advisory Boards, and Corporate Leaders

Location
Virtual
Date
July 21, 2026
Noon to 1:00 pm

As companies head into the second half of 2026, governance expectations are evolving quickly and in-house legal leaders are on the front lines of helping boards and executives navigate the change.

Harter Secrest & Emery attorneys Margaret K. Rhoda and Laura A. Higgins will provide a practical, business-focused discussion of key governance, litigation, and regulatory developments shaping the remainder of the year—including items that you may want to consider when building next year’s budget.

Designed for members of the Association of Corporate Counsel-Central and Western New York Chapter, this webinar is tailored for in-house counsel advising public and private companies and will highlight how to stay ahead of emerging risks.

We’ll cover:

  • Emerging risk trends ranging from AI governance to the importance of cybersecurity compliance for government contractors
  • “Set it and forget it” policies that may have hidden risks
  • Board governance priorities
  • Shareholder activism trends

 

This session will offer actionable insights to help in-house counsel advise boards and executive teams with confidence in a rapidly shifting environment.

Who should attend: General counsel, deputy GCs, corporate secretaries, and in-house attorneys advising on governance, compliance, and risk.

NYS CLE Eligibility: 1.0 credit in the area of Professional Practice. This course is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys.