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Kai H.E. Liekefett
Partner | Sidley Austin LLP

Shareholder Activism: New Rules, New Tactics & What’s Next for Companies and Boards | Live CLE Legal Webinar

Broadcast Date: Monday, November 16, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (ET)

Shareholder activism continues to evolve as investors adopt new strategies to influence corporate governance, board composition, capital allocation, and long-term business decisions. Companies and boards must remain prepared to respond to activist campaigns while balancing shareholder interests, fiduciary duties, disclosure obligations, and broader governance considerations.

In this CLE Securities Law webinar organized by The Knowledge Group, legal and industry professionals will examine the changing shareholder activism landscape, including emerging tactics, regulatory and legal developments, proxy contests, board engagement, and defensive strategies. Participants will gain practical insights into identifying potential activist activity, evaluating legal and governance risks, engaging with shareholders, and developing effective responses to activist demands while maintaining sound corporate governance practices.

What You Will Learn in this Webinar:

  • Recent developments shaping shareholder activism and investor strategies
  • New activist tactics, proxy contests, and approaches to influencing boards
  • Legal, fiduciary, disclosure, and governance considerations for companies
  • Strategies for boards and management to prepare for and respond to activist campaigns
  • Emerging trends and what companies and boards should anticipate going forward

Why Attend This Webinar?

By attending this CLE Legal webinar, you will:

  • Earn CLE credit online from the comfort of your office or home.
  • Access both the live webinar and the on-demand recording at your convenience.
  • Fulfill continuing legal education requirements in a practical, engaging format tailored to legal professionals.

Agenda

Kai H.E. Liekefett, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP

Who Should Attend

  • Corporate and Securities Attorneys
  • M&A and Governance Lawyers
  • In-House Counsel and Compliance Officers
  • Corporate Directors and Board Advisors
  • Investor Relations and Corporate Governance Professionals
  • Securities and Financial Professionals
  • Other Legal and Business Professionals Involved in Shareholder Activism
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Credit:

Course Level: Intermediate | Advance Preparation: Print and review course materials

Method of Presentation: On-Demand Webinar | Prerequisite: None

Course Code: 1411902 | Total Credit: 1.0

CLE Credit:

CA 1.0 Civility in the Legal Profession – Approved Until: 08/18/2028

PA 1.0 Ethics – Approved Until: 08/18/2028

VT 1.0 Ethics – Approved Until: 12/31/2027

NJ 1.0 Ethics – Credits through Reciprocity

NY 1.0 Ethics and Professionalism – Credits through Reciprocity

AR 1.0 Ethics – Credits through Reciprocity

CT 1.0 Ethics – Credits through Reciprocity

NH 1.0 Ethics – Meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53

MO 1.0 Ethics – Approved Until: 08/18/2026

Pending CLE Application: GA, TN, WI

Self-Apply: AL, CO, DE, FL, ID, IL, IN, IO, KS, KY, LA, NC, ME, MN, MS, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OH, OK, OR, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WY

If you’d like us to apply for CLE, you may opt to pay the CLE processing fee here.

No MCLE Requirements: DC, MD, MA, MI, SD

Not Eligible for CLE: AK, AZ, HI

CLE, Continuing Legal Education

Instructions for Participating the Live Webinar

    • Please Register for the course by clicking the "Take the Course" button if you have not already registered.
    • Check Your Email – 24 hours before the webinar, you will receive an email with all necessary instructions, including access details and course materials. This information will also be posted on lesson when it is available.
    • Download Course Materials – Course materials will be available for download **24-48 hours before** the live webinar. Be sure to review them in advance. The Link to download is available by clicking the lesson tab.
    • Join the Webinar – Follow the instructions in the email to access the live broadcast at the scheduled time.
    • Note the Secret Words – During the webinar, secret words will be announced periodically. Please write them down.
    • Take the Quiz – After the webinar, click on the quiz link below and enter the secret words to complete the quiz.
    • Print Your Certificate – Upon completing the quiz, you will be able to print your Certificate of Attendance, which includes instructions on how to obtain CLE, CPE, or other applicable credits for the course.
    • On-Demand Access – The on-demand version of this course will be available 24-48 hours after the live webinar. If you miss the live presentation or need to review the content, you will have access to the on-demand version as an enrolled student. To access on-demand content, click the lesson and follow the instructions.
    • Support: If you have any questions, please refer to the email instructions or contact support: support@theknowledgegroup.zohodesk.com.