Top 10 Practice Tips: Proxy Statement and Annual Meeting

Summary

Stockholder activism is at an all-time high and showing no signs of abatement anytime soon. Board leadership and corporate governance matters, including corporate social responsibility, continue to be the focus for many activists. Directors and management of public companies are concerned about addressing these matters while continuing to meet their fiduciary duties and guiding the company toward its business strategies and goals to create long-term stockholder value. This practice note outlines 10 practical tips for counsel to consider when preparing for the upcoming proxy season.