Frequently Asked Questions

As part of this conference, you will receive access to 3 monthly webcasts - starting on July 20th - about pay ratio topics, as well as a set of "Annotated Model Pay Ratio Disclosures."

The October Conferences are available in person in DC or by watching it by video (live or archive). You can't just sign up for the series of three monthly webcasts - you must register for the October Conferences. But you can watch the October Conferences by video - you don't need to travel to Washington DC.

We have had a groundswell of interest in our pair of full-day Conferences: "Tackling Your 2018 Compensation Disclosures: Pay Ratio & Proxy Disclosure Conference" and the "Say-on-Pay Workshop Conference: 14th Annual Executive Compensation Conference." Below are some frequently asked questions:

  1. Is there a member discount on conference rates if I am a member of TheCorporateCounsel.net or CompensationStandards.com?

    2. No. Anyone can attend at our low rates.

  2. When will you know what days the Conferences will be held and who will be speaking at the Conferences?

    3. The Conferences will be held on October 17th and 18th, in Washington DC and by Live Video Webcast (and archived if you have a conflict on any of those dates).

    Here are the agendas for the conferences. Those that listen to our webcasts know the caliber of our content and that we carefully select our speakers so that practical guidance is the order of the day. The Conferences will be practical and will be critical - so every person involved with drafting proxy disclosures or in the executive pay processes should attend.

  3. How much do the Conferences cost?

    4. Here are our Conference Package Rates. There is one cost for the pair of full-day Conferences. Note that we have priced this Conference Package to encourage the largest possible attendance.

    If you need any assistance, please contact us at info@thecorporatecounsel.net or 925.685.5111 (note this is a West Coast phone number, operative between 8 am - 4 pm West Coast time).

  4. Why does my company/firm need a Firmwide users license?

    5. With the stakes so high now for those involved with drafting proxy disclosures and establishing pay practices, many companies and law firms are taking advantage of the Firmwide Membership Center - so that all your outside directors and staff can access the many resources on TheCorporateCounsel.net and CompensationStandards.com. (Even if you have an existing membership to TheCorporateCounsel.net or CompensationStandards.com) you can upgrade to a Firmwide license and enable all your outside directors and staff to access this crucial program; you will receive a credit for any money you have already paid).

  5. If I plan to watch the webcast by video webcast, what type of equipment and connection will I need?

    6. Here's what you'll need to watch the video:

    1. You will need one of the following "players" to access the video webcast HTML5, Windows Media Player or Flash Player. You can click here to check your system settings. The HTML5 player is supported by most web browsers. Please note that both Windows Media Player and Flash Player require plugins be installed in your browser. Downloading and/or installing the software may require permission from your IT department.
       
    2. You need approximately 600k of continuous incoming bandwidth in order to view a panel through a 500k link. If that high level of bandwidth is not available for you, your player will either not open - or it will continuously buffer (ie. freeze). If you experience this type of problem, it is highly recommended that you switch to a 300k link to watch the video.
       
    3. If you are still unable to access the archive, contact your IT department.

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  6. For how long will I have access to the video/audio archives of the Conferences?

    7. If you register for the Conferences, you will have access to the video/audio archives of the Conferences until April 30, 2018.

  7. What if I can't watch the Conferences because I am too busy that day?

    8. We will be archiving every single minute of the Conferences - so you can go back and watch the Conferences at any time until April 30, 2018.

  8. Can I earn continuing education credit for attending the Conference?

    9. It depends on whether you attend in Washington DC or via the nationwide webcast. Lawyers can earn CLE for most states if they attend live - and even earn credit in certain states if they attend live by video webcast. Here is a list of the states for which the Conferences are accredited. If you have CLE questions, send them to cle@thecorporatecounsel.net.Here are FAQs about CLE.

    Unfortunately, no CPE credits are available for attending the Conferences.

  9. Can I pay for the Conferences even though I am not a member of TheCorporateCounsel.net or CompensationStandards.com?

    10. Sure, at the same rate as members. See #1 above.

  10. What are the differences between "Tackling Your 2018 Compensation Disclosures: Proxy Disclosure Conference" on October 17th and the "Say-on-Pay Workshop Conference: 14th Annual Executive Compensation Conference" that will be held on October 18th?

    11. The "Tackling Your 2018 Compensation Disclosures: Proxy Disclosure Conference" is a full-day conference that focuses solely on how to implement the SEC's executive compensation disclosure rules and is a must for anyone involved with drafting or reviewing proxy disclosures.

    In contrast, the "Say-on-Pay Workshop Conference: 14th Annual Executive Compensation Conference" is an intensive one-day conference that focuses on how to put your best foot forward in a say-on-pay world and implement responsible executive compensation practices. Although there is some guidance that will be imparted during the "14th Annual Executive Compensation Conference" on how to draft and review proxy compensation disclosures, there also will be guidance provided on a wider variety of practices, such as what compensation committees should be doing now.

  11. What's the difference between the "Pay Ratio/Proxy Disclosure Conference" and the NASPP Annual Conference?

    12. This can be confusing - they are two separate events, but there is a small overlap. The Pay Ratio/Proxy Disclosure Conference is a two-day event, Tuesday & Wednesday, October 17-18th. The NASPP conference is a three-day event, Wednesday-Friday, October 18-20th.

    It's confusing because the panels of the Pay Ratio/Proxy Disclosure Conference that occur on the second day of that event - Wednesday, October 18th are considered part of the 40-plus panels of the NASPP conference. But the panels of the Pay Ratio/Proxy Disclosure Conference that occur on Tuesday, October 17th are not part of the NASPP conference.

    Some of the NASPP conference attendees decide to also register for the Pay Ratio/Proxy Disclosure Conference so that they can attend those panels on Tuesday, October 17th - they do so at a reduced rate.

  12. Can I pay for just one of the Conferences if I don't want to attend both?

    13. No. Many have asked us to simplify our registration processes and the most logical thing to do was to combine them into one package. It is rare that those involved in proxy disclosure drafting and review would not also significantly benefit from the Executive Compensation Conference.

  13. Will written transcripts of the panels from the Conferences be made available?

    14. No. However, an archive of each panel will be available - something that is not available for most other conferences.

  14. Can I ask questions before, during or after the Conferences?

    15. Yes, you can post your questions on the Q&A Forums of TheCorporateCounsel.net or CompensationStandards.com at any time. In the alternative, you can e-mail questions to info@ccrcorp.com.

    However, due to limited available time, the panelists will not be able to answer questions during the Conferences. But they will be helping to answer questions posted in the Q&A Forums.

  15. If I attend the Conferences in Washington DC, can I still get access to the video archive of the Conferences?

    16. Yes. When you attend in Washington DC, you still will have access to the archives of the video webcast until April 30, 2018 at no extra cost - this will help you when you are drafting and reviewing your proxy disclosures or setting pay practices.

  16. If I already registered for the video webcast of the Conference and now want to attend live in Washington, DC what do I need to do?

    17. Just contact our Headquarters at 925.685.5111 or info@thecorporatecounsel.net and our Staff will make the change for you. Even when you attend in Washington DC, you still will have access to the archives of the video webcast until April 30, 2018, to help you when you are drafting and reviewing your proxy disclosures or setting pay practices.

    Note that if your company/firm paid for a firmwide or unlimited license to the video webcast, you are unable to apply the money paid for those licenses for attendance in Washington DC. Only money paid for a single license in your name can be used to upgrade to a Washington DC registration.

  17. If my company/firm paid for a firmwide (or unlimited) license to the video webcast, am I able to apply the money already paid for that license so I can attend in Washington DC?

    18. No. Only money paid for a single license in your name can be used to upgrade to a Washington DC registration. The rationale is that others in your company/firm will still benefit from being able to attend via video webcast, which was priced at very reasonable rates - so a new registration for attending in Washington DC will need to be made in your name.

  18. What is your cancellation policy?

    19. All registrations are non-refundable.

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