Boards of Directors and Piercing the Corporate Veil
This course is designed for legal professionals aiming to enhance their expertise in board governance and risk management. Participants will explore the essential rules and legal standards that govern board members' duties, including how to safeguard against personal liability and the piercing of the corporate veil. The program covers strategies to minimize legal risks, expand legal services for boards, and adopt best practices for effective board membership. Additionally, it addresses the integration of modern information technology to bolster board security and mitigate hacking threats. Emphasis is also placed on the valuable experience and professional growth gained through service on nonprofit boards, equipping lawyers with the skills to excel and make a meaningful impact in their roles.
SPEAKER:
Herb Rubenstein
Author, Leadership for Lawyers, (2nd ed., American Bar Association, 2008); Lead Author: Breakthrough, INC. High Growth Strategies for Entrepreneurial Organizations (Financial Times, London, 1999, with Anthony Grundy); Lead Author, Leadership Development for Educators, Rubenstein, Miles, and Bassi (Rowman and Littlefield Education, Lanham, New York, 2009); Author of numerous courses on Leadership for Lawyers, Ethics for Accountants, Sustainability, Strategic Management, Electronic Court Systems, & Forecasting; Attorney, Member DC, MD, VA, and Supreme Court Bars, Member, Federal District Court, Colorado. Founder of the David Warner Fellowship Fund for scholarships at the LBJ School of Public Affairs.
Honors and Education: Washington and Lee University, B.A., Phi Beta Kappa, Omicron Delta Kappa, Captain and Four-Year Letterman, Golf Team, 1974; University of Bristol, Bristol, England, Diploma in Social Sciences, Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar, 1975; Master of Public Affairs, LBJ School of Public Affairs, UT Austin, 1977;Georgetown University Law Center, Juris Doctor, 1982.
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