Lawrence Spaccasi and John Gorman presented at the BFS Group Annual Banking Forum

August 6, 2018

On August 6, 2018, Lawrence Spaccasi and John Gorman presented “Current Hot Topics for Financial Institutions” at the Annual Banking Forum in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Luse Gorman has been a long-time presenter at the Annual Banking Forum. Messrs. Spaccasi and Gorman led a discussion on evolving trends in community banking, including topics related to regulatory reform, mergers and acquisitions, SEC reporting and executive compensation matters.

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Lawrence Spaccasi presented at the Massachusetts Bankers Association Annual Convention

May 5, 2018

On May 5, 2018, Lawrence Spaccasi presented “Corporate Governance Hot Buttons in Today’s Regulatory Environment” at the Massachusetts Bankers Association Annual Convention in Naples, Florida. Luse Gorman has been a long-time presenter for the Massachusetts Bankers Association. Mr. Spaccasi led a discussion on current corporate governance issues, gold standard best practices, the increased regulatory focus on governance and recent regulatory enforcement actions involving financial institutions.

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Lawrence Spaccasi presented at the Virginia Bankers Association / Virginia Community Bankers Association Annual Directors’ Symposium

March 29, 2018

On March 28 and 29, 2018, Lawrence Spaccasi presented “Corporate Governance Hot Buttons in Today’s Regulatory Environment” at the Virginia Bankers Association and Virginia Community Bankers Association Annual Directors’ Symposium in Blacksburg, Virginia and Richmond, Virginia. Mr. Spaccasi led a discussion on the overall role and responsibilities of Board and executive management, an update on Board fiduciary duties, current corporate governance issues, gold standard best practices, the increased regulatory focus on governance and recent regulatory enforcement actions involving financial institutions.

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John Gorman presented at the board-prep program “From Battlefield to Boardroom” sponsored by the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD)

February 23, 2018

On February 22, 2018, John Gorman presented at the board-prep program “From Battlefield to Boardroom” sponsored by the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD). John addressed the retired flag and general officers of the United States armed forces in attendance on the “Role of the Delaware Courts.” John is a faculty member of the NACD and served as a Commissioner on the 2017 Blue Ribbon Commission on “Building the Strategic-Asset Board.”

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