We guide our clients through the governance and compliance requirements under Sarbanes-Oxley and related legislation and help them ensure their company’s operations, structure and leadership comply with these mandates and industry best practices.
Lathrop GPM’s corporate governance team:
- Advises clients on the enhanced role of audit committees;
- Reviews corporate executive compensation and employee incentive programs;
- Helps clients develop, implement and manage effective organizational policies and procedures (including governance documents such as bylaws and operating agreements), codes of conduct and governance guidelines;
- Conducts compliance risk assessments;
- Counsels clients in limiting the liability of officers and directors through D&O liability insurance and appropriate indemnification provisions in governance agreements;
- Provides direction on performance monitoring and reporting obligations; and
- Educates and assists clients regarding appropriate measures to ensure compliance with the legal requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission, various exchange listing requirements and other applicable laws and regulations.
