Texas A&M School of Law Second Annual Corporate Law Symposium
The Texas A&M School of Law's Second Annual Corporate Law Symposium is a premier event dedicated to exploring the evolving landscape of corporate law and governance. Organized by Texas A&M University School of Law, this symposium brings together leading legal scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to discuss critical issues affecting the corporate sector.
Key topics covered include governance challenges amid changing disclosure requirements, competition among states for corporate charters, shareholder engagement strategies, and the development of the Texas Business Court. Sessions feature in-depth analyses and discussions led by experts in the field.
The symposium offers attendees opportunities to network with peers and industry leaders, participate in panel discussions, and gain insights from keynote addresses by prominent figures such as SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins and former Delaware Supreme Court Chief Justice Leo E. Strine, Jr. The event is designed for legal professionals, corporate executives, policymakers, and academics interested in the latest developments in corporate law and governance.
Speakers(20)
Christina M. Thomas
Deputy Director and Chief Advisor on Disclosure, Policy, and Rulemaking at Securities and Exchange Commission
Christina M. Thomas is the Deputy Director and Chief Advisor on Disclosure, Policy, and Rulemaking at the SEC's Division of Corporation Finance.
Colleen Honigsberg
Professor at Stanford Law School
Professor Colleen Honigsberg teaches at Stanford Law School, specializing in corporate governance and financial regulation.
David Kern
Executive Counsel–Corporate and Securities at ExxonMobil
David Kern serves as Executive Counsel for Corporate and Securities at ExxonMobil, advising on corporate governance and securities matters.
Hope M. Jarkowski
Chief Legal Officer at Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.
Hope M. Jarkowski serves as the Chief Legal Officer at Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc., overseeing legal and regulatory matters.
James H. Lee
Chairman, Founder, and CEO at TXSE Group, Inc.
James H. Lee is the Chairman, Founder, and CEO of TXSE Group, Inc., leading efforts to establish a new stock exchange in Texas.
James J. Moloney
Director, Division of Corporation Finance at Securities and Exchange Commission
James J. Moloney directs the Division of Corporation Finance at the SEC, focusing on corporate disclosure and policy.
John Buchanan
Presiding Director at W&T Offshore
John Buchanan serves as Presiding Director at W&T Offshore and is the former General Counsel of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
Jonathan Macey
Sam Harris Professor of Corporate Law, Corporate Finance, and Securities Law at Yale Law School
Professor Jonathan Macey holds the Sam Harris Professorship at Yale Law School, specializing in corporate law and finance.
Leo E. Strine, Jr.
Former Chief Justice at Delaware Supreme Court
Leo E. Strine, Jr. is the former Chief Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court, renowned for his contributions to corporate law jurisprudence.
Pat Tucker
Senior Managing Director, Head of M&A and Activism for the Americas at FTI Consulting, Inc.
Pat Tucker is the Senior Managing Director and Head of M&A and Activism for the Americas at FTI Consulting, Inc.
Paul Grewal
Chief Legal Officer at Coinbase
Paul Grewal is the Chief Legal Officer at Coinbase, overseeing legal and compliance functions.
Paul S. Atkins
Chairman at Securities and Exchange Commission
Paul S. Atkins serves as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, overseeing regulatory policies and initiatives.
Robert Ahdieh
Dean & Anthony G. Buzbee Endowed Dean's Chair at Texas A&M University School of Law
Robert Ahdieh is the Dean and holds the Anthony G. Buzbee Endowed Dean's Chair at Texas A&M University School of Law.
Robert Anderson
Professor at University of Arkansas School of Law
Professor Robert Anderson teaches at the University of Arkansas School of Law, focusing on corporate and securities law.
Robert Miller
Allison and Dorothy Rouse Chair in Law at George Mason University
Professor Robert Miller holds the Allison and Dorothy Rouse Chair in Law at George Mason University, specializing in corporate law.
Steven M. Haas
Partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
Steven M. Haas is a partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, focusing on mergers and acquisitions and corporate governance.
Troy Paredes
Founder at Paredes Strategies, LLC
Troy Paredes is the founder of Paredes Strategies, LLC, providing strategic consulting on financial regulation and corporate governance.
Will Anderson
Vice President, Corporate Governance at Business Roundtable
Will Anderson serves as Vice President of Corporate Governance at the Business Roundtable, focusing on corporate policy and governance issues.
William Magnuson
Professor at Texas A&M University School of Law
Professor William Magnuson teaches at Texas A&M University School of Law, focusing on corporate law and governance.
Yafit Cohn
Chief Sustainability Officer at Travelers Insurance
Yafit Cohn is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Travelers Insurance, leading the company's sustainability initiatives.
Event Details
- Date
- February 17, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Dallas, United States
- Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals, corporate executives, policymakers, and academics interested in corporate law and governance.
- CLE Credits
- 6.25 Texas CLE credit hours
- Attendees
- Limited to venue capacity; registration required.
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