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This highly experienced attorney and academic currently serves as a named Professor of Law and Special Counsel to the President at a large state university in Nevada. Previously, she was the Dean and a Professor of Law at the University of Houston, as well as the Dean and a Professor of Law at the University of Nebraska. The expert earned her J.D. from Stanford Law School and began her career in the Bankruptcy and Workouts Group with Morrison & Foerster before entering academia as an Assistant/Associate Professor at The Ohio State University College of Law. The expert specializes in professional ethics, corporate governance, and bankruptcy. She has published numerous works and is a frequent speaker, including a presentation delivered at the National Association of Estate Planner's 52nd Annual Conference on ethical behavior. In addition to her role as a Professor, she remains active as an expert witness and consultant.
Named Professor of Law & Special Counsel to the President, A Large Law School in Nevada
Juris Doctor (JD), Stanford Law School
Las Vegas,
Nevada
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What Can a Corporate Governance Expert Witness Opine On?
Board Composition Review
Assessing the effectiveness of board members.
Policy Development
Creating governance policies for compliance.
Risk Management Assessment
Evaluating potential risks to the organization.
Shareholder Engagement
Communicating with shareholders about governance.
Performance Evaluation
Reviewing board and executive performance.
Regulatory Compliance Audit
Ensuring adherence to laws and regulations.
FAQs for Corporate Governance Expert Witnesses
What is the role of a corporate governance expert witness?
A corporate governance expert witness is a specialist who explains board duties, compliance, and best practices in disputes. They assist by reviewing records, giving expert testimony, and clarifying complex governance issues.
In what types of cases can a corporate governance expert witness provide assistance?
A corporate governance expert witness assists in shareholder disputes, board fiduciary duty claims, executive misconduct, compliance failures, M&A conflicts, and corporate fraud cases.
How should I evaluate a corporate governance expert witness’s qualifications?
Evaluate a corporate governance expert witness’s qualifications by reviewing their education, board experience, publications, prior testimony, and industry-specific governance expertise.
How can a corporate governance expert witness strengthen breach-of-duty claims?
A corporate governance expert witness strengthens breach-of-duty claims by explaining standards of care, identifying governance failures, and linking them to directors’ alleged misconduct.
What corporate governance expert witness input is most useful at the pleading stage?
At the pleading stage, a corporate governance expert witness is most useful for explaining governance standards, board duties, and how alleged conduct may breach accepted practices.
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