The SEC has a laser focus on risk.  How does a board get its arms around this very complex issue and protect itself from a governance and insurance perspective?  How are board issues related to risk impacted by the current challenging economy.  Issues that we will explore include:

• Overall fiduciary duty framework for risk (legal and practical)
• Getting accurate risk identification from management (pay for performance, core business functions, shifting regulatory priorities)
• Determining the company's risk tolerance (monitoring alignment between strategy and risks, understanding how management evaluates)
• Planning for unexpected catastrophes (physical/natural disasters as well as financial)
• Special challenges presented by a takeover (director risk)

Please join us for this important program. You'll have the opportunity to learn from the experience of expert panelists on the topic as well as through the discussion among fellow directors in attendance. You'll also have the opportunity to meet other corporate directors from the North Texas area.

Panelists include:  Alan D. Bell, Audit Committee Chair, Dune Energy, Inc., and Retired Senior Partner with Ernst & Young; Chris McBee, Lockton Companies; Jim Watson, Carrington Coleman and director of Pioneer Natural Resources. 
Moderator – Todd Murray, Carrington Coleman.
 
Program Details
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
11:30 - Registration
Noon - Lunch & Program
The Crescent Club
 
Advanced reservations: $30 - members,
$70 - non-members

Registration must be received by
Thursday, May 6, 2010
in order to have a printed nametag

Your board has adopted a reservation policy in recognition of most venues' firm 48 hour guarantee policy. If you need to cancel, do so 48 hours prior to the scheduled event to prevent a charge. If you do not make a reservation 48 hours in advance and attend an event, you will  be charged a walk-in fee.

Earn up to 2 CPE Credits

Program Level: Overview

Delivery Method: Group-Live

Prerequisites: Member of NACD National

No advanced preparation needed.

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