Advising the Modern Board in 2026: Legal Strategy, Risk and Fiduciary Duty

Date: Nov 11, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Location: Online

Member Price: $159.00

Non-Member Price: $199.00

Event Code: I250226

Areas of Law: Business

Earn up to 3.3 credits! (More Information)

Faculty

Featured Speaker

Moderator

Louis E. Diaz
Louis E. Diaz, Ridgewood

Presenters

Rebecca L. Rakoski, Esq.
Co-Chair, New JerseySBA Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Committee
XPAN Law Partners LLP, Marlton
Michelle A. Schaap, Esq.
Member, Tech, Privacy and Data Innovations
Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC, Roseland

Boards need more than compliance—they need legal judgment in chaos.

In an era defined by geopolitical instability, ransomware attacks, artificial intelligence disruption, supply chain fragility, and reputational minefields, boards of directors are operating under unprecedented pressure. Legal advisors, whether in-house counsel or private practitioners, must now interpret fiduciary duty not only in light of statutes and precedent, but in fast-moving, high-stakes contexts that test judgment and strategic clarity.

In this program updated for 2026, our expert faculty will provide the latest insights to help corporate lawyers assisting boards in navigating real-time governance dilemmas.

Join us on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, for this timely webcast to ensure you are prepared to advise your clients through what’s next with confidence, clarity, and credibility. Register today to reserve your spot.

CLE Credits
NJ CLE:NJ CLE information: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 3.3 hours of total CLE credit (Full Credits Available: NJ General: 3.3).
NY CLE (t&nt):NY Professional Practice Transitional: 3.0
PA CLE:PA Substantive Credit: 2.5
New: No PACLE fee is required for this program. To earn PA CLE credits, a valid PA Bar ID number must be entered into the CLE form provided after attending the program.

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