We have two great webcasts coming up in March that are focused on the IPO process and newly public companies. The first – “Pre-IPO Through IPO: Compensation Strategies for a Smooth Transition” – is coming up next week on CompensationStandards.com. We’re also hosting a webcast the following week on TheCorporateCounsel.net called “From S-1 to 10-K: Avoiding Disclosure Pitfalls,” addressing the new disclosure expectations and increased compliance demands for companies entering into the Exchange Act reporting cycle.

Join the first webcast on Wednesday, March 18th, from 2:00 to 3:30 ET on CompensationStandards.com to learn about key compensation considerations from the pre-IPO phase through the offering and into the first chapter of public company life, with a focus on practical strategies for designing, implementing and communicating compensation programs and governance frameworks that support a smooth transition. Timothy Durbin of Morgan Lewis, Lauren Mullen of Alpine Rewards, Ali Murata of Cooley, Aalap Shah of Pearl Meyer and Maj Vaseghi of Latham will discuss:

– Assessing Existing Arrangements and IPO Impact
– Designing and Adopting New Equity Plans and ESPPs; Share Pool Strategy
– Managing “Cheap Stock” Issues; 409A Valuations
– Designing and Communicating Special IPO Awards
– Negotiating New Employment Agreements; Change in Control and Severance Terms
– Navigating Lockups, Blackout Periods and Post IPO Selling Mechanics
– Establishing the Post IPO Executive Compensation Program
– Building Compensation-Related Policies, Governance and Controls
– Communicating with Executives and Employees Through the Transition

We are reserving 15 minutes for any audience questions submitted in advance. Please send any questions to mervine@ccrcorp.com by this Friday, March 13th.

Our next webcast takes place on Tuesday, March 24th, from 2:00 to 3:30 ET on TheCorporateCounsel.net, and our outstanding panel will discuss the most frequent disclosure and compliance challenges that newly public companies face and offer insights into how to avoid the common missteps that can trigger SEC comments, investor scrutiny, and unnecessary risk. Tamara Brightwell of Wilson Sonsini, Brad Goldberg of Cooley, Keith Halverstam of Latham & Watkins and Julia Lapitskaya of Gibson Dunn will discuss:

– Entering the Exchange Act Reporting Cycle
– Risk Factors, Forward-Looking Statements, and Earnings Communications
– Form 8-K Current Reports
– Form 10-K and Proxy Statement
– Mechanics of the First Annual Meeting
– SOX, Internal Controls, and Disclosure Controls in the First Year

Please send any questions to be answered during this webcast to john@thecorporatecounsel.net by Thursday, March 19th.

Members of the website where the webcast is broadcast can attend the webcast (and access the replays and transcripts) at no charge. Non-members can separately purchase webcast access. If you’re not yet a member, you can sign up for a webcast or become a member of TheCorporateCounsel.net and/or CompensationStandards.com by contacting our team at info@ccrcorp.com or at 800-737-1271. Our “100-Day Promise” guarantees that during the first 100 days as an activated member, you may cancel for any reason and receive a full refund.

We will apply for CLE credit in all applicable states, with the exception of SC and NE who require advance notice. You must submit your state and license number prior to or during the live program using this form. Attendees must participate in the live webcast and fully complete all the CLE credit survey links during the program. You will receive a CLE certificate from our CLE provider when your state issues approval; typically within 30 days of the webcast. All credits are pending state approval.

– Dave Lynn