Public Company Conversations

Public Company Conversations is the Hogan Lovells Securities and Public Company Advisory podcast, where we explore the legal developments shaping today's public company landscape. Each episode covers topics ranging from SEC rulemaking and enforcement to governance practices, shareholder engagement, emerging market trends, and risk management – set against a dynamic regulatory backdrop. In this episode, host Rupa Briggs is joined by Cathy Conlon, Senior Vice President, Head of Disclosure Solutions at Broadridge, to discuss the evolving landscape of retail voting programs. They explore the SEC’s no-action relief, how these programs work in practice, key considerations for issuers, and what companies can expect as adoption continues to evolve.

Public Company Conversations is the Hogan Lovells Securities and Public Company Advisory podcast, where we explore the legal developments shaping today's public company landscape. Each episode covers topics ranging from SEC rulemaking and enforcement to governance practices, shareholder engagement, emerging market trends, and risk management - set against a dynamic regulatory backdrop. In this episode, host Rupa Briggs is joined by Weston Gaines, co-chair of the Hogan Lovells Shareholder Proposal Task Force. Together, they unpack the recent statement by the Division of Corporation Finance of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on its process for the 2025–2026 proxy season under Rule 14a‑8, what’s changed, and what matters now for companies and shareholder proponents.

In this inaugural episode, partner and host Rupa Briggs is joined by counsels Weston Gaines and Val Delp, co-chairs of the Hogan Lovells Shareholder Proposal Task Force. They preview the key shareholder proposal themes emerging from the 2025 proxy season and share practical insights for companies navigating the year ahead. This episode also sets the stage for a full-length webinar with D.F. King on 29 October, where the team will dive deeper into: the 2025 proxy season, the impact of the SEC’s Schedule 13D rule changes on shareholder engagement, how the change in administration is shaping disclosure and risk management strategies, and key developments in shareholder activism. For more details and to register, please visit our webinar registration page: Click here