David A Katz

March 24, 2016 | New York Law Journal

In their Corporate Governance column, David A. Katz and Laura A. McIntosh write: A combination of regulatory, legislative, and investor-driven efforts is likely to accelerate the progress that has been made to date toward greater gender diversity and perhaps, one day, gender parity, on public company boards.

By David A. Katz and Laura A. McIntosh

45 minute read

February 23, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer

Candidates for directorships on public company boards have much to consider.

By David A. Katz 
and Laura A. McIntosh

18 minute read

January 28, 2016 | New York Law Journal

In their Corporate Governance column, David A. Katz and Laura A. McIntosh write: Candidates for directorships on public company boards have much to consider. The extent to which individuals can effectively manage the risks of directorship often depends on company-specific factors and can be increased through diligence and thoughtful preparation on the part of the director and the company.

By David A. Katz and Laura A. McIntosh

20 minute read

October 29, 2015 | New York Law Journal

In their Corporate Governance column, David A. Katz and Laura A. McIntosh discuss the tenure of Commissioner Daniel M. Gallagher, writing: Commissioner Gallagher's public victories on key issues, and his prolific writings and speeches, do not represent the full extent of his legacy. As a minority voice in a highly politicized era, many of his successes have been and will remain largely invisible.

By David A. Katz and Laura A. McIntosh

15 minute read

October 28, 2015 | New York Law Journal

In their Corporate Governance column, David A. Katz and Laura A. McIntosh discuss the tenure of Commissioner Daniel M. Gallagher, writing: Commissioner Gallagher's public victories on key issues, and his prolific writings and speeches, do not represent the full extent of his legacy. As a minority voice in a highly politicized era, many of his successes have been and will remain largely invisible.

By David A. Katz and Laura A. McIntosh

15 minute read

September 24, 2015 | New York Law Journal

In their Corporate Governance column, David A. Katz and Laura A. McIntosh write: The lightning speed of information flow and trading, the constant innovations in financial products, and the increasing sophistication of active market participants each pose enormous challenges for the SEC; together, even more so. The ongoing controversy over §13(d) reporting exemplifies the many challenges facing the SEC in this regard.

By David A. Katz and Laura A. McIntosh

17 minute read

September 23, 2015 | New York Law Journal

In their Corporate Governance column, David A. Katz and Laura A. McIntosh write: The lightning speed of information flow and trading, the constant innovations in financial products, and the increasing sophistication of active market participants each pose enormous challenges for the SEC; together, even more so. The ongoing controversy over §13(d) reporting exemplifies the many challenges facing the SEC in this regard.

By David A. Katz and Laura A. McIntosh

17 minute read

July 23, 2015 | New York Law Journal

David A. Katz and Laura A. McIntosh discuss the 2015 proxy season (the "Season of Shareholder Engagement") and write: With an awareness of the general trends of the recent proxy season, and by taking specific actions as appropriate, boards can prepare and adapt effectively to position themselves as well as possible to achieve their strategic objectives.

By David A. Katz and Laura A. McIntosh

17 minute read

July 22, 2015 | New York Law Journal

David A. Katz and Laura A. McIntosh discuss the 2015 proxy season (the "Season of Shareholder Engagement") and write: With an awareness of the general trends of the recent proxy season, and by taking specific actions as appropriate, boards can prepare and adapt effectively to position themselves as well as possible to achieve their strategic objectives.

By David A. Katz and Laura A. McIntosh

17 minute read

May 21, 2015 | New York Law Journal

In their Corporate Governance column, David A. Katz and Laura A. McIntosh of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz discuss director compensation, which, due to a recent Delaware Chancery Court ruling, has become a topic that currently is facing an uncharacteristic turn in the spotlight.

By David A. Katz and Laura A. McIntosh

17 minute read