Boardroom Governance with Evan Epstein

HBO’s Succession with Sean Berkowitz and Kate O’Leary (Season 3)

This podcast episode, centered around the TV show Succession, explores a wide range of corporate governance and legal challenges faced by companies, including dealing with whistleblowers, conducting internal investigations, cooperating with government probes, addressing sexual harassment, contending with activist inves...

Heidi Roizen: On Startup Governance and The Startup Solution.

<br>This podcast episode focuses on the experiences and insights of Heidi Roizen, a venture capitalist and corporate director. She discusses challenges faced by startups and the importance of transparency and communication between entrepreneurs and investors. The podcast also explores topics such as building relationsh...

David Larcker and Brian Tayan on "The Art and Practice of Corporate Governance."

This podcast episode analyzes corporate governance matters, encompassing board effectiveness, boardroom practices, executive compensation, the dynamics of CEO operation, private company governance structures, firms responses to activism, and ESG concerns. The episode argues for conducive corporate governance systems th...

Lisa Shalett: "We Are in a High Velocity Environment of Tremendous Change."

Lisa Shalett, an expert in boardroom diversity and corporate governance, shares insights from her extensive career in investment banking and serving on various boards. She discusses the evolving role of compliance, ESG, and geopolitics. She also emphasizes the importance of diversity, collaboration, and effective board...

Benjamin Means and Douglas Moll: Governance in Closely Held Corporations.

This podcast episode delves into the complexities of closely held corporations, addressing topics such as minority shareholder oppression, family dynamics in family-owned businesses, and the evolution of governance practices. The speakers shed light on the avenues available for minority shareholders to protect their in...

Cynthia Jamison: "In this Downturn Boards Should Focus on Liquidity and Incentive Plans."

This podcast episode consists of 12 sections, covering diverse topics such as the career journeys of financial experts, the experiences of interim CFOs, insights into boardroom dynamics, and reflections on diversity and leadership challenges. It offers valuable perspectives on topics ranging from economic downturns and...

Alicia Syrett: "The Chair Should Focus the Agenda Primarily on Strategic Discussions."

This podcast episode features Alicia Syrett, an experienced corporate director and founder of Madam Chair Group, sharing her insights on the evolving tech scene in New York City and the challenges faced by companies in today's rapidly changing business environment. The episode also highlights the importance of corporat...

HBO’s Succession “The Dumpster Fire Pirate Death Ship” (Season 2)

Georgia Stewart: On Stewardship, Pass-Through Voting and Shareholder Democracy.

Leo E. Strine, Jr.: Good Corporate Citizenship We Can All Get Behind?

Barrett Cohn: "Companies Now Stay Private Long."

Kate O'Leary: HBO's Succession from the Perspective of an Experienced In-House Lawyer (Season 1).

Dan Siciliano: The Banking Crisis and Governance Implications.

Bethany Mayer: On Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Strategy.

Karen Francis: "An Effective Lead Director Needs to Have Excellent EQ (Emotional Quotient)."

Alan Jagolinzer: "Having a Holistic Approach to Information is Critical."

Penny Herscher: "The Chair of the Board has to Exercise Leadership by Listening rather than by Speaking."

Paul Washington: "The Roles of the Board in the Era of ESG and Stakeholder Capitalism."

Stephen Bainbridge: "The Profit Motive: Defending Shareholder Value Maximization."

Lawrence Cunningham: "Amid Heightened Uncertainty, Directors Should Expect To Be Second Guessed."