Thought Leadership
The Weinberg Center advances corporate governance through original research, articles, media outreach, and speaking engagements. We also support external research with grants funded by generous donors and collaborate with academic and industry partners on joint projects. Our efforts help shape key developments in the field and spark important conversations around governance challenges.
Events
The Weinberg Center hosts a range of events to foster dialogue and share knowledge on corporate governance. Our forums include webinars, full-day symposia, and interdisciplinary programs with academic and professional partners, offering diverse perspectives and solutions to governance challenges.
Gratitude
We are deeply grateful to all our supporters, especially our namesake John L. Weinberg and his family. Their generosity, along with that of our donors and collaborators, enables us to lead conversations and create meaningful impact in corporate governance. We look forward to continued opportunities to grow this important work.
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History & Future
Vision
To continue to be recognized as a preeminent thought leader in the field of corporate governance.
Mission
The Weinberg Center is a neutral forum for informed dialogue, teaching and learning about corporate governance. The Center fosters interactions that are intended to shape and influence corporate governance debates and developments nationally and internationally.
Events
The M&A Process Demystified: Lessons from the Front Lines
November 7, 2024 | Webinar | The M&A Process Demystified: Lessons from the Front Lines
Board Minutes in Sixty Minutes
October 24, 2024 | Webinar | Board Minutes in Sixty Minutes: Recommended Practices and Insights
From Boom to Backlash: Guiding Directors in a Shifting ESG Landscape
February 13, 2025 | From Boom to Backlash: Guiding Directors in a Shifting ESG Landscape
2025 Corporate Governance Symposium
March 14, 2025 | The John L. Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance and the Department of Finance at the Lerner College of Business and Economics to host the 2025 annual Corporate Governance Symposium.
RESOURCES
Media Coverage
Your headlines for the legal community.
Speaking Engagements
Helpful resources that are Corporate Governance related.
Publications
Publications and resources that are relevant for the legal community.
Center Photos
Photos of Center activities.
WEINBERG CENTER NEWS
Cunningham New Weinberg Center Director
UD Alumnus Larry Cunningham is the incoming director of the University of Delaware’s John L. Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance. He officially assumes the role on September 23, 2024.
2024 Research paper competition winners announced
The three John L. Weinberg/IRRCi research paper competition winners were announced at the 2024 Corporate Governance Symposium on March 15, 2024.
2024 Corporate Governance Symposium
March 15, 2024 | In collaboration with the European Corporate Governance Institute, the Weinberg Center and the Department of Finance at the Lerner College of Business and Economics to host annual corporate governance symposium.
The Chiefs: Past and Present and Delaware Law Update Highlights
April 4, 2023 | The Weinberg Center hosted “The Chiefs: Past and Present,” which was part of its John L. Weinberg Distinguished Speaker series, and “Delaware Law Update.”
2023 Research Paper Competition Winners Announced
The 2023 John L. Weinberg/IRRCi research paper competition winners were announced.
Our Location
102 Alfred Lerner Hall
20 Orchard Road
University of Delaware
Newark, DE 19716, USA
Contact Info
Phone: 302-831-6157
Nicole Rich | Administrative Specialist
nrich@udel.edu
Louisa Cresson | Assistant Director
lcresson@udel.edu
Lawrence A. Cunningham I Director
cunning@udel.edu