presented by

The National Association of Corporate Directors
and
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP 

The extent to which an organization is effective in planning for a crisis will have a large impact on its success in managing that crisis. This program begins with a concise review of the financial rescue bill (Emergency Economic Stabilization Act) and related federal agency actions. Our panel shares business and legal perspectives on the current financial crisis, with specific focus on the questions and steps board members should be considering right now. 

Panelists: 

From NACD

Suzanne Hopgood
Served as either CEO, Chairman of the board, and/or Director on 9 boards, primarily those facing legal, financial, or regulatory issues. Co-authored Board Leadership for the Company in Crisis and serves as the Director, Board Advisory Services at NACD. 

Michael W. Tankersley
Counseled management and boards of financial institutions and distressed companies in Texas from 1980 to 2007. In 2007 he was appointed by President George W. Bush to serve as the first Inspector General of the Export-Import Bank of the United States. He co-authored Board Leadership for the Company in Crisis and serves as a member of the NACD teaching faculty.

From Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Amy L. Goodman
Partner; Co-chair of the firm’s Securities Regulation and Corporate Governance practice group. She advises clients with respect to securities disclosure, regulatory, governance, and SEC issues. Had an 11 year career with the SEC, ending as Associate Director in the Division of Corporation Finance.

Brian J. Lane
Corporate securities partner and member of the firm's Financial Services Crisis Group with extensive expertise in a wide range of SEC issues. He advises boards regarding governance and SEC issues. Had a 16 year career with the SEC, ending as the Director of the Division of Corporate Finance. 

Receive NACD Accreditation

The program is certified for credit by the NACD's Corporate Directors Institute. Earn 2 Certificate of Director Education credits by attending this Webcast. Nearly 1,000 directors and executives have obtained the NACD Certificate designation and maintain it annually through continuing director education. If you hold the Certificate of Director Education, you will have the opportunity to request credit after you register. If you would like to know more about the Certificate of Director Education, click here. 

For questions regarding this webcast presentation, please contact Jeanne Brown at pjbrown@gibsondunn.com. 

Gibson Dunn's Financial Markets Crisis Group will continue to keep our clients and friends updated on the latest events in Washington. Additional updates relating to the financial markets crisis are available on Gibson Dunn's website.