Illinois (IL) Corporate Finance CLE Course Catalog

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.

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.

Counsel plays a huge role in helping clients avoid SEC lawsuits by addressing business issues, implementing procedures, and being proactive in compliance efforts. In-house counsel and client presence in SEC presentations, remedial efforts, and cooperation can aid in an SEC investigation.

This expert panel discusses recent trends in SEC and DOJ insider trading cases. Experts discuss the new 10b5-1 plan amendments. The importance of information security and training to prevent insider trading is highlighted, along with challenges in securing evidence for prosecution.

Financial firms such as asset managers, broker-dealers, private funds, and others face scrutiny and fines from the SEC for compliance failures. Expert panelists discuss how financial firms are facing increased scrutiny and large fines from the SEC for compliance failures, particularly concerning communication records and marketing rules.

Companies are urged to prioritize timely and comprehensive financial disclosure, cooperation, and rebuilding accounts in cases of accounting fraud to avoid enforcement actions and negative market effects, as discussed by SEC and private sector panelists.

Financial firms are under heightened scrutiny from the SEC, facing investigations and potential penalties for violations related to off-channel communication, recordkeeping and other matters. Expert panelists discuss proactive measures for asset managers and others in cooperating with the SEC to reduce penalties.