The current economic environment, regulatory oversight and public scrutiny of corporations and their leadership raise a host of legal and reputational risk areas that in-house lawyers must address strategically and proactively.

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Establishing the compensation of the Chief Executive Officer is a fundamental responsibility of the Board of Directors. Executive compensation sends important messages about corporate culture, expectations and goals, and can be the subject of intense media scrutiny. These decisions are complex, highly regulated and require heightened board engagement and specialized expertise. In this episode, Michael Peregrine welcomes special guests Tim Cotter, managing director of human resources consulting firm SullivanCotter, and Ralph DeJong, executive compensation partner at McDermott Will & Emery.