Fenwick’s Alan Smith Discusses Virtual Board Meetings, Effective Practices for Boards and Advisors

Fenwick’s corporate practice chair Alan Smith sat down with TheCorporateCounsel.net for a podcast to discuss the steps boards and advisors can take to ensure that virtual board meetings are properly structured and worthwhile.

Smith discussed the special issues that exist for boards of directors meeting in a virtual format; what board advisors should do to ensure that the board meetings are secure from a technology perspective and that all document retention policies are being followed; the effective practices to encourage the same type of dialogue and interaction from in-person meetings; beneficial "virtual" practices that could continue after the pandemic; and the recommended steps for companies bringing on one or more directors in this environment.

Listen to the full podcast at TheCorporateCounsel.net.