Partner Lauren Peek and Principal Joanna Czyzewski were quoted in a Directors & Boards article discussing CAP’s early filers report on CEO compensation and bonus payouts. Lauren noted that the increase in CEO pay was largely driven by long-term incentives aligned with performance and shareholder interests, while Joanna emphasized that compensation committees continue to focus on performance-based pay and thoughtful goal-setting amid macroeconomic uncertainty.

Partner Sue Schroeder participated in a panel at the Character of the Corporation Conference in New York City, where she shared insights on next-generation CEO compensation strategies, emphasizing simplicity, alignment with corporate purpose, and responsiveness to evolving shareholder and stakeholder expectations.

Partners Dan Laddin and Eric Hosken wrote an article examining key developments for the 2026 proxy season. The article outlines what compensation committees should be preparing for amid evolving proxy advisor policies, shifting institutional investor behavior, regulatory change, and the growing impact of artificial intelligence on workforce strategy.

Partners Margaret Engel and Matt Vnuk were featured in an article discussing the SEC routable. The article discusses SEC decision-making, disclosure, events leading to the roundtable, and CAP’s perspective on what the future holds post-roundtable.

Partners Dan Laddin and Eric Hosken recently published an article with Directors & Boards, exploring key themes that will shape executive compensation in 2025. They discuss the impact of the 2024 presidential election on regulatory priorities and how proposed tax cuts and tariffs could affect incentive plans. The article also examines shifts in ESG and DEI metrics in response to evolving policies, as well as the need to rethink the role of restricted stock in executive compensation strategies.

Partner Shaun Bisman was featured in Directors & Boards’ Q&A on ISS and Glass Lewis 2025 Policy Updates discussing key executive compensation policy changes. Shaun highlighted key policy updates relating to changes to performance-based awards, pay-for-performance evaluations, and equity pay mix considerations. He also discussed implications for boards as there is increased scrutiny on pay transparency, performance alignment, and proactive communication with shareholders. Lastly, Shaun covered best practices, emphasizing rigorous goal-setting, clear rationale for pay decisions, and robust disclosure in CD&As to meet evolving investor expectations.

Founding Partner Melissa Burek was featured in Directors & Boards’ article discussing CEO compensation and the Workforce at large after attending the “2024 Character of the Corporation”. Melissa emphasized aligning pay with company success drivers, shareholder value, and transparent communication with stakeholders. Her insights highlighted the importance of thoughtful, balanced compensation strategies.