The Society for Corporate Governance held its Eastern Regional Fall Conference on October 20-21, 2026 in New York, bringing together corporate governance professionals, in-house counsel and industry leaders to discuss emerging issues affecting public companies and boards. The program covered topics including shareholder activism, SEC disclosure and enforcement priorities, cybersecurity and data privacy, corporate governance, artificial intelligence and the evolving regulatory landscape.
Partner and Chair of the Corporate Governance and Disclosure Group, Lillian Brown participated in the panel titled, “The Shifting Regulatory Landscape: Insights from SEC Veterans.” The panel discussed the SEC’s evolving priorities, enforcement trends, rulemaking agenda and regulatory philosophy, as well as practical considerations for companies navigating the changing regulatory environment.