Corporate Governance
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act has made corporate governance and compliance with securities laws and regulations more important than ever. Even a seemingly minor oversight can carry significant potential liability for boards and officers. Doerner, Saunders, Daniel & Anderson, L.L.P. has experience in advising directors and officers regarding corporate governance issues and regulatory compliance, having served as counsel to full boards, board committees (including audit committees and compensation committees), individual directors, CEOs and other executives, and investors. Our experience includes:
- Developing and implementing policies to prevent and detect violations of law
- Advising boards, individual directors and corporate executives about fiduciary duties, disclosure and reporting requirements
- Complying with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and related SEC regulations
- Counseling regarding the disclosure controls and internal controls required by federal securities laws and regulations
- Providing advice on handling shareholder proposals under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and state law, including Oklahoma and Delaware corporate law
- Analyzing issues involving board composition and structure, membership qualifications, nominating procedures and committee structures and duties
