The importance of board diversity cannot be understated, since boards need to be reflective of their stakeholders in order for the company to make smart strategic decisions, innovate, and improve performance—resulting in a competitive advantage and enhanced company culture over time. Though countless companies are working hard to increase board diversity, only about 22 percent of board seats at publicly traded U.S. companies are currently held by women. Join Wilson Sonsini and Firstboard.io for an in-depth panel discussion about how Boards can be part of the success of a company.
Panel Discussion - 4:45-5:15 pm
Breakout Sessions - 5:30-6:30 pm
Adam Pilkington
apilkington@wsgr.comFarah focuses on the representation of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and diagnostic companies in complex collaboration and partnering transactions.
Lisa practices corporate and securities law with a focus on advising public companies and larger enterprise clients on complex corporate governance, SEC compliance, and 1934 Act disclosure matters.
Melissa Rick is a partner in the Palo Alto office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where her practice focuses on corporate and securities transactions, with particular emphasis on the life sciences and technology industries. She advises emerging companies at all stages of maturity, including formation, initial funding, expansion, and exit. Melissa works with public and private companies on a range of transactions, including venture financings, initial public offerings, and mergers and acquisitions. She also counsels clients on matters such as general corporate law and governance and public company disclosure, as well as reporting with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Lang represents public and private companies, investment banks and venture capital firms.
Lianna focuses on corporate and securities work for both public and private companies across all stages of growth.
With a focus on corporate finance and corporate law and governance, Kathleen specializes in debt financing transactions and has extensive experience representing borrowers in connection with credit facilities.