On June 23, Skadden held a webinar titled “A Candid Conversation With Investors: Expectations for Executive Compensation During Uncertain Times,” in which representatives from Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), Glass Lewis and BlackRock joined Skadden attorneys to discuss appropriate and timely responses for handling compensation challenges during the pandemic, as well as market trends and best practices for addressing the crisis with creativity and flexibility.
Skadden panelists included global executive compensation and benefits head Regina Olshan and West Coast head Joseph Yaffe. Guest panelists included Aaron Bertinetti, senior vice president, research and engagement, Glass Lewis; Rachel Hedrick, associate VP in U.S. executive compensation research, ISS; and Jessica McDougall, vice president, BlackRock Investment Stewardship.