NIRI Twin Cities Chapter: Events

Please join us as we kick-off our 2010-2011 program season with a discussion on the implications of this extensive financial regulations overhaul.

Featured Speakers:

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, enacted on July 21, 2010, makes sweeping changes in regulation of the financial industry and affects all public companies. The panelists will address the following topics of interest to investor relations professionals:

What should public companies do to prepare for mandatory Say-on-Pay? The speakers will address the role of investor relations officers and the impact of the prohibition on broker discretionary voting on Say-on-Pay.
How to prepare for the possible adoption of proxy access, which may give large shareholders the ability to nominate directors and have them included in the company’s proxy statement.
A description of proxy statement disclosures of pay vs. financial performance and pay equity that will be required under new SEC regulations.
The impact of new rules governing capital markets and rating agencies, including related changes to Regulation FD.
The implications of the new whistleblower provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act, including the possible payment of a “bounty” to whistleblowers who report securities law violations directly to the SEC.
The implications of the SEC’s enhanced enforcement powers and increased staffing.

Please reply to this email to reserve your spot or call Megan Schaefbauer at 612-616-7350.

We hope to see you there!

Speaker Bios:

Martin R. Rosenbaum, Partner, Maslon Edelman Borman & Brand, LLP

Marty Rosenbaum has over 25 years’ experience advising public and privately held companies on securities and corporate matters. His practice is concentrated in securities and corporate finance, including public offerings, private placements, venture capital financings and mergers and acquisitions involving public and private companies. He regularly advises public companies of all sizes regarding preparation of public reports and proxy statements, public disclosures, insider trading, securities regulatory compliance, corporate governance matters, executive compensation and stock plan issues.

Marty provides business legal services to privately held corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies in all stages, from organization through their initial public offering or sale. He was named a “Leading Individual” in Minnesota in orporate/M&A by Chambers USA in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. He is the President of the Twin Cities Chapter of the National Association of Stock Plan Professionals.

Amy Seidel, Partner, Faegre & Benson

Amy Seidel joined Faegre & Benson in 1998 in the firm’s corporate group. She is a co-head of the firm’s public companies and securities practice area. Amy also heads the firm's initiatives on Sarbanes-Oxley, corporate governance and securities reform. She has experience in many areas of corporate representation, including securities regulation, mergers and acquisitions and general corporate counseling.

A significant portion of Amy’s practice involves advising public companies on SEC reporting requirements, stock exchange listing standards, executive compensation issues, disclosure issues and general corporate governance matters. Amy has also represented public and private companies in connection with securities offerings of both equity and debt. Amy regularly advises companies on strategic minority equity investments.

Events - September 16th, 2010

NIRI Twin Cities Presents: The Implications of the Dodd-Frank Act for IROs

Featured Speakers:

We hope to see you there!

Speaker Bios:

Martin R. Rosenbaum, Partner, Maslon Edelman Borman & Brand, LLP

Amy Seidel, Partner, Faegre & Benson


		Events - September 16th, 2010

			NIRI Twin Cities Presents: The Implications of the Dodd-Frank Act for IROs Thursday, September 16, 2010 Registration: 11:30 AM – Noon Lunch & Program: Noon – 1 PM Hilton Minneapolis (1001 Marquette Avenue South) Please join us as we kick-off our 2010-2011 program season with a discussion on the implications of this extensive financial regulations overhaul. Featured Speakers: Martin Rosenbaum, Partner, Maslon, Edelman, Borman and Brand, LLP Amy Seidel, Partner, Faegre & Benson The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, enacted on July 21, 2010, makes sweeping changes in regulation of the financial industry and affects all public companies. The panelists will address the following topics of interest to investor relations professionals: What should public companies do to prepare for mandatory Say-on-Pay? The speakers will address the role of investor relations officers and the impact of the prohibition on broker discretionary voting on Say-on-Pay. How to prepare for the possible adoption of proxy access, which may give large shareholders the ability to nominate directors and have them included in the company’s proxy statement. A description of proxy statement disclosures of pay vs. financial performance and pay equity that will be required under new SEC regulations. The impact of new rules governing capital markets and rating agencies, including related changes to Regulation FD. The implications of the new whistleblower provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act, including the possible payment of a “bounty” to whistleblowers who report securities law violations directly to the SEC. The implications of the SEC’s enhanced enforcement powers and increased staffing. Please reply to this email to reserve your spot or call Megan Schaefbauer at 612-616-7350. This event is free to NIRI members and their guests We hope to see you there! Speaker Bios: Martin R. Rosenbaum, Partner, Maslon Edelman Borman & Brand, LLP Marty Rosenbaum has over 25 years’ experience advising public and privately held companies on securities and corporate matters. His practice is concentrated in securities and corporate finance, including public offerings, private placements, venture capital financings and mergers and acquisitions involving public and private companies. He regularly advises public companies of all sizes regarding preparation of public reports and proxy statements, public disclosures, insider trading, securities regulatory compliance, corporate governance matters, executive compensation and stock plan issues. Marty provides business legal services to privately held corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies in all stages, from organization through their initial public offering or sale. He was named a “Leading Individual” in Minnesota in orporate/M&A by Chambers USA in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. He is the President of the Twin Cities Chapter of the National Association of Stock Plan Professionals. Amy Seidel, Partner, Faegre & Benson Amy Seidel joined Faegre & Benson in 1998 in the firm’s corporate group. She is a co-head of the firm’s public companies and securities practice area. Amy also heads the firm's initiatives on Sarbanes-Oxley, corporate governance and securities reform. She has experience in many areas of corporate representation, including securities regulation, mergers and acquisitions and general corporate counseling. A significant portion of Amy’s practice involves advising public companies on SEC reporting requirements, stock exchange listing standards, executive compensation issues, disclosure issues and general corporate governance matters. Amy has also represented public and private companies in connection with securities offerings of both equity and debt. Amy regularly advises companies on strategic minority equity investments.