A&O Shearman was formed in 2024 via the merger of two historic firms, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling. With nearly 4,000 lawyers globally, we are equally fluent in English law, U.S. law and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets. This combination creates a new kind of law firm, one built to achieve unparalleled outcomes for our clients on their most complex, multijurisdictional matters – everywhere in the world. A firm that advises at the forefront of the forces changing the current of global business and that is unrivalled in its global strength.
At BDO, our purpose is helping people thrive, every day. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes — for our people, our clients and our communities. Across the U.S., and in over 160 countries through our global organization, BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients. Emerging issues, material risks, increasing regulations and stakeholder demands all compete as priorities on the board’s agenda. Transparent communications and strong oversight are more important than ever to instill stakeholder confidence in a company’s long-term sustainability. The BDO Center for Corporate Governance continually delivers insights, learning and networking opportunities for the board of directors.
DDI's Executive Services team provides succession, coaching, and assessment services that help leaders succeed from their first executive role until they reach the boardroom. Our suite of services is specially designed to manage risk at the top, and help executives thrive both as individuals and as teams. Our experts have deep experience working with boards of directors, CEOs, and executive teams to create sound, data-driven succession plans.
FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm that helps organizations facing crisis and transformation. FTI Consulting professionals, located in all major business centers throughout the world, work closely with clients to anticipate and overcome complex business challenges, as well as identify and pursue opportunities.
FW Cook is an independent executive compensation consulting firm that provides objective advice to boards and management of the world’s leading companies. Our principle objective is to add value to the executive pay programs and processes of our clients. We collaborate with our clients to solve complex problems and design programs that support their business strategy and successfully link executive pay to shareholder value. Founded in 1973, we serve public, private, and tax-exempt organizations across a broad spectrum of industries. We are a market leader in board engagements among major indices. FW Cook’s offices are located in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Atlanta, Houston, and Boston.
MGO CPA is a global firm offering tax, audit, consulting, and private client services. With over 600 financial professionals, they provide tailored solutions for entrepreneurs, public/private sector leaders, and high-net-worth individuals. Their services include assurance, tax planning, compliance, financial statement audits, and consulting for strategic growth.
Sidley is an elite global law firm powered by lawyers who practice at the highest level of the profession. Backed by 156 years of trailblazing heritage, we deliver superior service to a high-caliber group of market leaders worldwide, while placing a premium on collaboration and diversity. We have more than 2,100 lawyers who wield deep experience in litigation, transactional, and regulatory matters spanning over 50 legal disciplines and industries. With 21 offices situated in major commercial and financial capitals around the world, our lawyers possess the cultural awareness and legal acumen needed to advise clients in today’s global economy.
Simon-Kucher is a global consultancy with more than 2,000 employees in 30 countries. Our sole focus is on unlocking better growth that drives measurable revenue and profit for our clients. We achieve this by optimizing every lever of their commercial strategy – product, price, innovation, marketing, and sales – based on deep insights into what customers want and value. With 38 years of experience in monetization topics of all kinds, we are regarded as the world’s leading pricing and growth specialist.
TGN Consulting is the go-to partner for executives who need their people to move—fast—in the same direction. We specialize in “organizational mobilization,” synchronizing strategy, culture, structure, and leadership so teams converge on the work that matters most. By revealing and removing hidden barriers, we help leaders energize their workforce, align key initiatives, and drive measurable gains in total shareholder return.
The Chicago Network is a premier organization of Chicagoland’s most influential senior executive women leaders. Our 500+ members are at the forefront of the city’s business, professional, cultural, nonprofit and educational communities. Our purpose is to empower women to lead. Our mission is to connect with each other for personal and professional growth, advance our civic, business and philanthropic communities, and inspire and support the next generation. Our vision is Gender Equity. At All Levels. Everywhere.
The Director Development Initiative (DDI) at the University of North Carolina School of Law has a database that is over 1,000 strong. Seventy percent of the registrants are female and fifty-five percent are people of color. The registrants are current and aspiring board members. The DDI has provided names/resumes for 35 board seat searches so far in 2024. These searches are free, focus on a company’s specific search criteria, and are usually returned within one week. Please take advantage of this resource in your next director search.
The Institute for Excellence in Corporate Governance is a membership-based organization housed within The Naveen Jindal School of Management at the University of Texas at Dallas. The Institute focuses on the good governance of public and private companies as well as nonprofits. It strives to add value to top-level executives, current and prospective board members, investors and stakeholders through thought leadership and connecting people.
Since 2002, we have been the experts that help you get your seat at the table. With nearly 60% of our VIP Members serving on corporate boards, our proven process provides a customized step-by-step approach to getting on your 1st, 2nd, or 3rd corporate board.
