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The Buzz w/BCLB: The State of DEI & ESG Reporting in 2025
March 18, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

With heightened political tensions and shifting regulatory landscapes, public companies are facing critical questions about DEI and ESG reporting in their annual reports and proxy statements. The debate is no longer just about how to make disclosures that are responsive to legal requirements but how to navigate tensions among disclosure rules, investor expectations, and risks outside of securities laws.
Speakers include:
- Erik Gerding, Former Deputy Director of Corporate Finance, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) & Partner, Freshfields
- Melissa Hodgeman, Partner, Freshfields
- Stavros Gadinis, Professor, Berkeley Law & Faculty Director, Berkeley Center for Law & Business