Overview
August 11, 2026
9:00 - 4:30 PM CST
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Join Barack Ferrazzano Financial Institutions Group co-chair Robert M. Fleetwood and regulatory section leader John M. Geiringer as they present at the Illinois Bankers Association's Bank Directors' Symposium, a virtual program taking place Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Director training is essential for effective governance, ensuring that boards are equipped to lead organizations successfully in a complex and dynamic environment. The Symposium is designed to address the key challenges facing boards today, with sessions focused on strategic learning, strong leadership development, and current regulatory issues. Whether an experienced director or one just starting out, attendees will leave with enhanced insights and tools to offer informed, prudent, and independent guidance to bank leadership.
John and Rob will lead the following sessions:
Board Responsibilities: Fiduciary Duties, Expectations, and Management Oversight
9:00 – 9:50 AM | John M. Geiringer & Robert M. Fleetwood
Examinations and Enforcement Actions
10:50 – 11:40 AM | John M. Geiringer
M&A, Capital Raising, and Corporate Strategy for Community and Regional Banks
2:55 – 3:45 PM | John M. Geiringer & Robert M. Fleetwood
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About the Lawyers
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