Past Events Archive
Corporate Governance, Regulatory and Compliance Update (Davenport, IA/August 2011)
Insight on Oversight
IBA Annual Convention (Lake Geneva, WI/June 2011)
Partner John Geiringer to participate as panelist
May 11, 2011
Partner Karol Sparks to speak as a panelist
March 31, 2011
February 10, 2011
San Diego, California
Compensation Solutions for Today's Directors and Executives
United States Department of State Financial Leadership Delegation (October 2010)
Gain Valuable Insight on the Bank Merger and Acquisition Environment
American Banker/Bank Director Magazine
Diversity for Success Seminar
June 10, 2010
Law Bulletin's 2010 Annual Discovery and E-Discovery Conference
June 8, 2010
The Next Generation of Gender Dynamics in Law Firms and In-House Legal Departments
June 3, 2010
CBAI - Community Bankers Association of Illinois
June 2010
Dallas, November 10 - 11, 2009
What They Are, What Has Changed, and What Is on the Horizon
October 2009
American Banker/Bank Director Magazine
Presenter, Illinois Bankers' Association Annual Convention (Las Vegas, NV/June 2009)
MicroInequities: The Power of Small
June 17, 2009
Bank Recovery Strategies Webinar Series, May 19, June 16, July 29, September 8 and October 20, 2009 - various topics
"Dealing with TARP and the Stimulus Bill: Executive Compensation Implications for Audit Committees to Consider," Bank Audit Committee Conference (Chicago, IL/June 2009)
Presenter, Strategic Options for the Community Financial Institution (Oak Brook, IL/May 2009)
Law Seminars International Real Estate Purchases and Sales Conference
March 2009
IBA 2008 Bank Counsel Conference
Banks are facing new challenges like never before. A constantly changing landscape brings with it hard facts and new rules that defy once solid assumptions and business models. New paradigms for raising capital, maintaining liquidity, protecting asset quality, dealing with examiners, crisis management and public relations often call for new approaches. Hear practical advice on how you can help your bank clients navigate these uncharted waters.
Banks are facing new challenges like never before. A constantly changing landscape brings with it hard facts and new rules that defy once solid assumptions and business models. New paradigms for raising capital, maintaining liquidity, protecting asset quality, dealing with examiners, crisis management and public relations often call for new approaches. Hear practical advice on how you can help your bank clients navigate these uncharted waters.
December 5, 2008
IBA 2008 Bank Counsel Conference
New state and local rules in foreclosure and eviction actions, fingerprint requirements for residential real estate conveyances in Cook County, restrictions on political contributions for persons (and affiliated persons) with state contracts, UCC amendments, towing notices to lien holders, bank taxation issues, major court decisions, the basics of EESA are among the topics to be discussed.
New state and local rules in foreclosure and eviction actions, fingerprint requirements for residential real estate conveyances in Cook County, restrictions on political contributions for persons (and affiliated persons) with state contracts, UCC amendments, towing notices to lien holders, bank taxation issues, major court decisions, the basics of EESA are among the topics to be discussed.
December 5, 2008
Illinois Bankers Association
The IBA and Barack Ferrazzano's Financial Institutions Group are partnering on this two-hour program to help you navigate through the new Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (EESA). This Webinar will provide you with practical advice to make quick yet informed decisions on whether your institution is eligible for and can benefit from the federal agencies' new programs, and the steps you need to take to participate.
The IBA and Barack Ferrazzano's Financial Institutions Group are partnering on this two-hour program to help you navigate through the new Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (EESA). This Webinar will provide you with practical advice to make quick yet informed decisions on whether your institution is eligible for and can benefit from the federal agencies' new programs, and the steps you need to take to participate.
October 30, 2008
Presenter, Bank CEO Network (San Antonio, TX/March 2008)
Midwest de Novo Bank Conference
De novos are now faced with more budensome legislation and disclosure rules with respect to executive compensation. Final regulations have recently been issued under Code Section 409A (deferred compensation arrangements) which in combination with the recent changes to accounting rules, are causing changes in the way companies are compensating executives. The new disclosure rules for public companies and the affect they are having on de novo executive compansation strategies will also be covered. During this session, you will learn about recent trends in the design of executive compensation programs and how to comply with Code Section 409A.
De novos are now faced with more budensome legislation and disclosure rules with respect to executive compensation. Final regulations have recently been issued under Code Section 409A (deferred compensation arrangements) which in combination with the recent changes to accounting rules, are causing changes in the way companies are compensating executives. The new disclosure rules for public companies and the affect they are having on de novo executive compansation strategies will also be covered. During this session, you will learn about recent trends in the design of executive compensation programs and how to comply with Code Section 409A.
August 21, 2007
Midwest de Novo Bank Conference
Since federal tax law was first amended in 1997 to allow banks and bank holding companies to make a Subchapter S election, the FDIC reported that over 2,330 banks, including many de novo institutions, were operating as Subchapter S companies. The clear reason is because of the substantial advantages this election offers to stockholders. Attendees will learn the pros and cons of a Subchapter S election and whether a Subchapter S election is possible for your organization.
Since federal tax law was first amended in 1997 to allow banks and bank holding companies to make a Subchapter S election, the FDIC reported that over 2,330 banks, including many de novo institutions, were operating as Subchapter S companies. The clear reason is because of the substantial advantages this election offers to stockholders. Attendees will learn the pros and cons of a Subchapter S election and whether a Subchapter S election is possible for your organization.
August 21, 2007
Midwest de Novo Bank Conference
Forming a new bank can be a tedious and time consuming process, but ultimately very rewarding. Entrepreneurial bankers and inverstors have actively pursued new charters with the goal of building the type of organization they've always wanted to run or own. The application process can be loaded with pitfalls, and that's why it's important to team up with professionals who have done it many times before and hear a description of the regulatory applications. Attendees will learn the general requirements to form a new bank and gain insight into the business decisions faced by bank organizers.
Forming a new bank can be a tedious and time consuming process, but ultimately very rewarding. Entrepreneurial bankers and inverstors have actively pursued new charters with the goal of building the type of organization they've always wanted to run or own. The application process can be loaded with pitfalls, and that's why it's important to team up with professionals who have done it many times before and hear a description of the regulatory applications. Attendees will learn the general requirements to form a new bank and gain insight into the business decisions faced by bank organizers.
August 21, 2007
Midwest de Novo Bank Conference
De novo banks, whether in organization or newly open, must overcome many challenges. In this introductory session to the conference, many of these significant challenges will be dicussed. The focus will be on creating a healthy and profitable relationship with boards, strategic considerations and corporate governance issues. Plus, the best practices of the more successful de novos will be discussed. Attendees will learn the most important strategies for achieving success including board selection, business strategies and corporate governance best practices.
De novo banks, whether in organization or newly open, must overcome many challenges. In this introductory session to the conference, many of these significant challenges will be dicussed. The focus will be on creating a healthy and profitable relationship with boards, strategic considerations and corporate governance issues. Plus, the best practices of the more successful de novos will be discussed. Attendees will learn the most important strategies for achieving success including board selection, business strategies and corporate governance best practices.
August 21, 2007