Proxy Season Viewpoints

February 19, 2009 - 1PM EST

The 2009 proxy season promises to be an interesting one, with the market downturn, TARP, and a new administration in Washington all playing contributing roles. How are investors approaching this season? What are the key issues and what are we likely to see on proxy ballots? What is in store for new laws and regulations, and what changes can we expect from the SEC? Each of our speakers on this webcast will bring their unique viewpoint to the table for wide-ranging discussion of the topics and more.

Speakers:

• David Allegood, Southeast Executive Compensation Practice Leader, Hay Group
• Amy Borrus, Deputy Director, Council of Institutional Investors
• David Lynn, Partner at Morrison & Foerster LLP and former Chief Counsel of the Division of Corporation Finance at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
• Patrick McGurn, Special Counsel, RiskMetrics Group

Moderator: Stephen Deane, Governance Exchange, RiskMetrics Group