Bill Libit is the Chief Operating Partner of Chapman and Cutler LLP and concentrates his practice in the corporate and securities area.
Bill’s corporate and securities practice includes representation of issuers and investment banks in connection with public offerings and private placements of debt and equity securities. He also represents issuers in other aspects of their business involving compliance with federal securities regulation, including preparation and review of required periodic filings including 10‑Ks, 10‑Qs and proxy statements and press releases and communications with institutional investors and shareholders, as well as compliance with NYSE and NASDAQ listing requirements, corporate compliance and corporate governance counseling and strategy matters. Bill’s corporate governance practice includes advising public company boards, including audit, compensation and governance committees, as well as investigative committees.
A board of directors’ ability to “refresh” itself on a regular basis can help ensure it maintains the proper mix of experience and expertise to meet the organization’s current and long-term needs. Additionally, a perpetually “refreshed” board will be more fit to provide the necessary oversight of the company’s evolving corporate strategy and risks.
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