Recent and Noteworthy Events
- “Doing Good While Doing Well: ESG and Impact Investing,” 100 Women in Finance Education Series, August 22, 2019
- Organized and moderated panel of industry thought leaders discussing ESG and impact investing, including the movement’s continuing evolution; current hot topics and new developments; and how impact investing is changing the way that companies do business.
- “Cybersecurity: Chasing a Moving Target,” Mutual Funds Directors Forum and Center for Financial Policy of the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, May 8, 2018
- Moderated a panel at MFDF joint conference entitled The Road Ahead- Disruption and Innovation in the Fund Industry. Discussed key cybersecurity issues facing the fund industry and the board’s oversight role.
- “Board Composition and Governance Practices,” Fund Directions’ Annual Directors New York Summit, February 27, 2018
- Led discussion on Board governance best practices and trends.
- “Fund Governance Best Practices,” Gemini’s Thought Leadership & Cocktails Event, February 13, 2018
- Participated on panel discussing Board governance trends and developments.
- “Understanding the Roles of Independent Trustee, Fund and Adviser Counsel,” Mutual Fund Directors Forum (MFDF) Webinar Series, December 12, 2017
- Discussed the roles of independent trustee, fund and adviser counsel and how these roles interact.
- “The Age of Cybersecurity Warfare,” Fund Operations & Technology Leaders Summit, October 3, 2017
- Panel discussing how fund groups and the SEC are approaching cybersecurity.
- “A Summer Evening with Congressman Jim Himes,” 100 Women in Finance Education Series, July 10, 2017
- Moderator for one-on-one discussion with Congressman Jim Himes regarding the financial services regulatory landscape, including the Financial Services Committee agenda, and the U.S. and international financial systems.
- “Privilege and Proprietary Information in the Digital Age,” NICSA Webinar, May 17, 2017
- Discussed best practices for managing and protecting digital communications in the asset management industry.
- “The SEC’s Liquidity Risk Management Rule: Practical Considerations and Implications for Boards,” Independent Directors Council (“IDC”) Philadelphia Chapter Meeting, April 18, 2017
- Guest speaker at IDC Chapter Meeting discussing new liquidity risk management rule and role of boards.
- “Privilege and Proprietary Information in the Cyber Age: Are You as Protected as You Think?” ICI Mutual Funds & Investment Management Conference, March 14, 2017
- Moderated panel discussion of what privilege, proprietary and protection mean in the current legal and technological environment.
- “Fund Intelligence Briefing Panel on Cybersecurity,” Fund Intelligence Breakfast Briefing Series, November 15, 2016
- Participated in a debate and discussion about hacking and the cybersecurity lesson for funds.
- “Recent Regulation (including the DOL Fiduciary Rule) and Impact on Product Offerings,” Third Party Marketers Association (3PM) 2016 Annual Conference, October 19, 2016
- Discussed the impact of recent regulations on investment product offerings.
- “The Evolving Roles of Fund Boards, CCOs and Legal Counsel in the Current Regulatory Landscape,” 2016 ICI Mutual Funds & Investment Management Conference, March 15, 2016
- Moderated a breakfast panel discussion held by Drinker Biddle during the 2016 ICI Mutual Funds & Investment Management Conference.
- “Directors’ Duties – Weavering and Beyond: Panel on Jurisdictional Trends in Fund Governance,” Mourant Ozzanes Spotlight on Fund Governance Regulatory Seminar, February 26, 2015
- Discussed the duties and responsibilities of investment company directors/trustees, as well as board governance trends and best practices.
- “Who’s Our Lawyer? The Roles of Independent Trustee, Fund and Adviser Counsel,” Mutual Fund Directors Forum Webinar Series, January 8, 2015
- Presented on the roles of independent trustee, fund and adviser counsel and how these roles interact.