Seward & Kissel hosted a two-part webinar series designed for professionals navigating shareholder activism and corporate governance or who are considering entering the space. Details are noted below. These webinars are now available to view on-demand, here. 

Part 1: Activist Curious? – Entry Points to Activism and Constructivism for First Timers

• We are in the era of the first-time activist. With the advent of the Universal Proxy, the last three proxy seasons have seen a proliferation of campaigns brought by funds and other investors who never previously engaged in activism.
• As the 2025-2026 proxy season kicks off, this program is designed for investors who want to understand the very basics of an activism campaign, including the key timing consideration, legal issues, and strategic inflection points. This session walks through a hypothetical proxy campaign for an annual meeting in the spring of 2026.

Part 2: Regulatory Developments and Proxy Season Trends

• Stay ahead of the curve with insights into general regulatory developments impacting corporate governance. This session covers updates to Delaware law, the new Section 13G/D guidance, emerging trends from the 2025 proxy season, and what these changes mean for boards, investors, and advisors. Panelists cover:
  • Recent Delaware law updates and their implications.
  • Key themes and trends from the 2025 proxy season.
  • Latest guidance regarding the Section 13G/D regime.
  • Actionable insights to prepare for upcoming governance challenges.

Speakers:

• Randall Adams – Partner in the Litigation & Investigations Group
• Mark Garibyan – Partner in the Litigation & Investigations Group