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Join Patrick Gadson and Jon Solorzano as they delve into the trends of this year’s proxy season.

Stockholder litigation is on the rise both in volume and notoriety.

Patrick Gadson, co-head of Vinson & Elkins’ Shareholder Activism practice, joined Evan Epstein on Boardroom Governance to discuss the evolving dynamics of Shareholder Activism in 2024.

The world of corporate shareholder activism is poised for significant changes and challenges.

Vinson & Elkins’ Shareholder Activism practice co-head Patrick Gadson discussed how companies need to prepare against the year round attacks by shareholder activists.

In this program, we focused on SEC developments affecting, and practical aspects of preparing for, public companies’ annual meetings and annual reports.

Welcome to Vinson & Elkins’ Securities and ESG Updates. Our aim is to provide insights into notable developments in securities reporting and the environmental, social and governance space over the quarter.

Vinson & Elkins stands among the most trusted names in shareholder activism defense. Led by co-heads Lawrence Elbaum and Patrick Gadson, the firm’s Shareholder Activism practice has defended more campaigns than any other firm since 2015 — and earned numerous #1 rankings from The Legal 500 United States, Chambers USA, Bloomberg, and more.

Welcome to Vinson & Elkins’ Securities and ESG Updates.

In the aftermath of the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down the race-conscious admissions systems of two universities in a six-to-three decision (the “SFFA Decision”), commentators are asking about the impact of the ruling on corporate employment decisions; diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs; and environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts.

Providing quality intelligence on director qualifications and skillsets is essential to win the favor of investors, write Lawrence Elbaum and Patrick Gadson, partners, and Jon Solorzano, counsel.