Connecticut (CT) Corporate Finance CLE Course Catalog

This session will provide legal professionals with practical strategies for managing outside counsel spend effectively. Participants will learn how to implement cost-saving measures, negotiate favorable fee arrangements, and utilize technology to enhance transparency and efficiency

In today's fast-paced corporate environment, we’re under increasing pressure to maximize their budgets while maintaining high-quality legal services. This session will explore practical strategies and innovative approaches to help corporate legal departments achieve these goals.

The panel emphasizes the need for financial firms, particularly asset managers and broker-dealers, to strengthen their compliance and self-reporting practices in light of increased scrutiny from the SEC and complex regulatory challenges. With the SEC intensifying its enforcement efforts, firms must prioritize accurate trade reporting and maintain robust client information systems to navigate regulatory obligations effectively.

As the role of legal in the C Suite continues to evolve, in-house leaders have found themselves in uncharted territories. In the current business landscape, the ability to translate strategic goals and risk management plans into actionable financial metrics is essential for achieving success. In order to secure buy-in from the CFO and other key internal stakeholders, aligning legal strategies with organizational financial goals is crucial. This session is designed to equip attendees with the tools to communicate legal risks and strategies effectively, ensuring alignment and support from key decision-makers within your organization.

The uncertainty of today’s economic climate continues to have a massive impact on businesses. The resulting budgetary restraints on organizations will ultimately affect not only the bottom line of businesses but also their growth potential. Join this session as our in-house leaders share insights into how to prepare for and support a company through economic uncertainty, provide practical advice on how to approach cost cuts and inflation, and discuss how to maintain resilience as an organization in order to project forward.

A panel of leading experts discusses the critical importance of accurate financial disclosure and proactive measures to mitigate accounting fraud risks, emphasizing the increase in SEC enforcement actions, notable cases, and the need for stringent accounting controls.

Listen as a panel of distinguished experts organized by The Knowledge Group explores key strategies for resolving tax controversies in an evolving enforcement landscape, drawing insights from various reputable sources in the field of tax compliance and dispute resolution.

Industry experts discuss the SEC and DOJ’s prioritization of insider trading cases, focusing on individuals and companies handling material non-public information, leveraging data analytics, and emphasizing strong compliance programs to prevent such behavior.

This session goes beyond the surface of ESG reporting obligations, providing in-house counsel with actionable insights on how to turn ESG commitments into a value-driven Return on Investment (ROI). Join our expert panelists for an enlightening exploration of the legal dimensions and business advantages of a purpose-driven approach to ESG.