Corporate Secretary Forum: Modernizing the Board for 2024

Ballard Spahr Partner Brian D. Short will be a speaker at the Corporate Secretary Forum as part of a panel that will discuss Minimizing risk in a changing world: Assessment, management, and resilience. Hosted by IR Magazine in New York City, the forum aims to help corporate secretaries and general counsel improve board oversight and share governance best practices in a rapidly changing environment.

The panel description:

Against a backdrop of increased shareholder activism, volatile geopolitical tensions, unprecedented levels of cyber-threat and the emergence of new, as yet unmapped, AI technology, risk management is top of mind for governance professionals globally. In this session, panelists will explore the significant risks posed to the business environment and how attendees can best prepare for the long-term sustainability of their company.

• Learn about the key issues and trends that will shape the risk landscape in 2024 and beyond
• Discover how to develop a robust risk-management framework that works for you and your board
• Discuss best practices for creating a culture of risk awareness and accountability