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Tips and trends shaping the 2025 proxy season

March 19, 2025

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In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, we’re joined by Doug Schnell and Sebastian Alsheimer, partners at Wilson Sonsini. The conversation centers around shareholder engagement trends and the evolving landscape of shareholder activism as we approach the 2025 proxy season. The guests share their insights on how the new U.S. presidential administration's stance on DEI and ESG might impact corporate governance. They also provide practical advice for directors and corporate leaders on navigating the ESG/DEI backlash, protecting against shareholder activism, and fostering effective shareholder engagement.

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The significance of increased shareholder interactions in 2024
Key shareholder activism trends and their implications for 2025
Noteworthy proxy battles from 2024
Best practices for companies to guard against shareholder activism
Strategies for engaging with shareholders to ensure alignment on key issues

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· Jan 10, 2025

· 1 min read

Prepare your board for shareholder activism: A guide to running crisis-ready tabletop exercises

Prepare your board for shareholder activism with our guide to crisis-ready tabletop exercises. Learn key steps, detailed checklists, and timelines to stay ahead. Download now!

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· 1 min read

What Directors Think 2025

Read the 2025 edition of What Directors Think, conducted in partnership with Corporate Board Member and FTI Consulting, to find out what's on public company directors' minds for the year ahead.

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· Mar 20, 2024

· 1 min read

Trends in shareholder activism

By Jason Booth

In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, Doug Schnell and Sebastian Alsheimer, leaders in the shareholder engagement and activism practice at Wilson Sonsini, explore the latest developmen...