September 27, 2017
Hot Topics in Equity Compensation
Our popular “Meet the Speaker” series, featuring interviews with speakers at the 25th Annual NASPP Conference, is a great way to get to know our many distinguished speakers and find out a little more about their sessions in advance of the Conference.
For today’s “Meet the Speaker” interview, we feature an interview with Mike Melbinger of Winston & Strawn, who will lead the session “Hot Topics in Equity Compensation.” Here is what Mike had to say:
NASPP: Why should NASPP Conference attendees go to your session?
Mike: Unlike all of the other scheduled presentations, this one is intentionally devoted to developments that occur in the last 30 days or so before the conference. Therefore, it is guaranteed to be timely and current.
We plan to spend a lot of time on the CEO pay ratio but we’ll also be covering recent litigation over executive and stock compensation, the use of non-GAAP measures in performance awards, accounting updates, and more!
NASPP: What is one best practice companies should implement?
Mike: The areas of focus—or “hot buttons”—for the SEC, institutional investors, and proxy advisors change and evolve from year to year. Companies, boards, and executive compensation professionals need to understand these changes and adjust their governance practices and proxy drafting each year.
NASPP: What is the silver lining to your topic?
Mike: Our presentation will be made in September, right at the start of the proxy preparation, board meeting, and incentive award making process. Thus, companies will have time to prepare and adapt.
NASPP: What is your favorite tourist attraction in DC?
Mike: My favorite destination in Washington, DC is the Marine Memorial, which is simply awesome to behold, and Arlington National Cemetery, which helps you appreciate the enormous sacrifices made for our freedom and makes you proud to be an American. Both are right across the Potomac River on the George Washington Memorial Parkway.
Don’t miss Mike’s session, “Hot Topics in Equity Compensation,” at the NASPP Conference!
About the NASPP Conference
The 25th Annual NASPP Conference will be held from October 17-20 in Washington DC. This year’s program features close to 100 sessions on today’s most timely topics in stock and executive compensation; check out the full agenda and register today!