WASHINGTON, Aug. 10, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), the authority on boardroom practices representing more than 19,000 corporate board members, today announced the appointment of 12 additional members to its General Counsel Steering Committee, which brings this influential group responsible for guiding NACD’s Strategic-Asset General Counsel initiative to a total of 59 members.
This initiative was created to support the evolution of the general counsel from solely a legal advisor to a strategic partner in the boardroom.
“In its first year, the General Counsel Steering Committee has made an important contribution to NACD members through its participation and input into NACD events, intellectual capital, and educational fora,” said Peter Gleason, president and CEO of NACD.
NACD’s General Counsel Steering Committee members come from a diverse range of Fortune 500, nonprofit, and private companies, including the following new members:
| Susan M. Angele Senior Advisor KPMG Board Leadership Center |
Ava Harter Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary Owens Corning |
| Matt Broad Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary Darden Restaurants Inc. |
Adé Heyliger Partner Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP |
| Norman M. Brothers Jr. Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary United Parcel Service Inc. |
Gillian A. Hobson Partner Vinson & Elkins LLP |
| Peter Carter Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary Delta Air Lines Inc. |
Rebecca House Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary Rockwell Automation Inc. |
| Richard Cohen President and General Counsel Corporate Creations International Inc. |
Javier Rodriguez Chief Legal Officer Indivior PLC |
| Steven Epstein Partner, Corporate Fried Frank |
Carlos L. Rodriguez-Ramos Vice President of Legal Affairs, Chief Legal Counsel, and Corporate Secretary Triple-S Management Corp. |
| D. Cameron Findlay Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary Archer Daniels Midland Co. |
James F. Rogers Chief Legal Officer Cars.com |
| Michael J. Harrington Senior Vice President and General Counsel Eli Lilly and Co. |
Michelle Shepston Chief Legal Officer DMC Global Inc. |
Click here to learn more about this initiative and other general counsel programming: NACD General Counsel Programming.
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The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) empowers more than 19,000 directors to lead with confidence in the boardroom. As the recognized authority on leading boardroom practices, NACD helps boards strengthen investor trust and public confidence by ensuring that today’s directors are well prepared for tomorrow’s challenges. World-class boards join NACD to elevate performance, gain foresight, and instill confidence. Fostering collaboration among directors, investors, and corporate governance stakeholders, NACD has been setting the standard for responsible board leadership for 40 years. To learn more about NACD, visit www.NACDonline.org.
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