Director to Testify Before Congress on Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance

Director to Testify Before Congress on Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance

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Director Cunningham has been invited to testify before the U.S. House of Representatives’ Capital Markets Subcommittee on Wednesday, June 25 at 10:00 AM in Washington, D.C.

The hearing, titled “Reassessing Sarbanes-Oxley: The Cost of Compliance in Today’s Capital Markets,” will consider whether aspects of the landmark legislation have outlived their value.

Mr. Cunningham, a recognized authority on the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, has authored influential articles on the statute and has worked closely with numerous companies on its implementation. This marks his third appearance before Congress, reflecting his continued leadership in corporate governance and regulatory reform.

 

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25th Anniversary Historic Exhibit

25th Anniversary Historic Exhibit

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25th Anniversary Exhibit Unveiling

25th Anniversary Exhibit Unveiling

25th Anniversary Exhibit Unveiling

25th Anniversary Exhibit Unveiling

25th Anniversary Exhibit Unveiling

25th Anniversary Exhibit Unveiling

25th Anniversary Exhibit Unveiling

25th Anniversary Historic Exhibit

📅 September 24, 2025
📍 Lerner Hall Atrium, University of Delaware
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

The Weinberg Center’s 25th anniversary historic exhibit has been installed in the Atrium of Alfred Lerner Hall on the University of Delaware campus and will run through the academic year. Curated by the University’s Museum Studies Program, the installation launched with a lecture for Lerner College students and faculty exploring the meaning of corporate governance and its significance in a business school curriculum.

The entire University community, especially Lerner students, attended the special unveiling and reception in the Lerner Hall Atrium on September 24. We introduced the Weinberg Center, corporate governance, and how the Weinberg’s Center’s work in corporate governance intersects with the Lerner College curriculum, including in the fields of accounting, business administration, and finance.

Speakers included:

  • Oliver Yao, Dean of Lerner College
  • Lawrence Cunningham, Director of the Weinberg Center
  • John D’Arcy, Professor of Management Information Systems
  • He Gao, Professor of Strategy
  • Laura Field, Professor of Finance
  • Fei Xie, Professor of Finance

 

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Professor Cunningham on Panel at PCAOB Investor Advisory Group

Professor Cunningham on Panel at PCAOB Investor Advisory Group

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September 25, 2025 — The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) hosted Professor Cunningham on a panel drawing on his recent Congressional testimony about external audits of internal controls. Other panelists included Professors John Coates of Harvard and Abigail Allen of Brigham Young University, both of whom also testified with Cunningham in the Congressional hearing in Washington DC.
25th Anniversary Historic Exhibit

25th Anniversary Gala

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October 9, 2025 —

The Weinberg Center’s 25th anniversary gala took place in the Trabant Center on the University of Delaware campus.

The emcee of our gala dinner program was The Honorable Andre G. Bouchard, former Chancellor of Delaware, partner at Paul Weiss, and Chair of the Weinberg Center Advisory Board.

Confirmed speakers included:

  • Dr. Laura Carlson, Interim President and former Provost of the University of Delaware
  • The Honorable Richard A. Gephardt, Former U.S. House Majority Leader, Goldman Sachs Advisor and Ford Motor Co. Director
  • The Honorable Kathaleen St. J. McCormick, Chancellor of Delaware
  • Mr. John F. W. Rogers, Executive Vice President and Member of the Management Committee, Goldman Sachs
  • The Honorable Collins J. Seitz, Chief Justice of Delaware

Please contact Lawrence Cunningham with questions.

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25th Anniversary Historic Exhibit

25th Anniversary Symposium

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October 9, 2025 —We had a productive and engaging full-day symposium featuring a discussion of Boardroom Legacy: The Weinbergs of Goldman Sachs and the Evolution of Corporate Governance.   This special event included presentations and discussions led by the book’s contributing authors—highlighting a century of governance insights and leadership lessons.  As part of our 25th anniversary symposium, we invite all attendees to explore the historic 1948 thesis of John L. Weinberg—posted on SSRN and central to the forthcoming volume Boardroom Legacy. ACCESS THE THESIS HERE.

Keynote: The Honorable Leo E. Strine, Jr., former Chancellor and Chief Justice of Delaware, professor at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, and counsel at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz.

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Delaware and Charter Competition at NACD Annual Summit

Delaware and Charter Competition at NACD Annual Summit

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October 14, 2025 —  “The Incorporation Wars: Delaware, Texas & Nevada—and the Future of Corporate Governance” is the provocative title of an NACD panel including Weinberg Center Director Lawrence Cunningham.

Event Details:

  • Panel Title:  The Incorporation Wars: Delaware, Texas & Nevada—and the Future of Corporate Governance
  • Session Date & Time: Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm ET
  • Conference Dates: Monday–Wednesday, October 13–15, 2025
  • Location: Gaylord National Harbor, National Harbor, MD

Unrivaled Director Audience: The Summit convenes over 1,600 governance leaders—including board directors, audit chairs, general counsels, and CEO-level participants—spanning numerous industries and board types.

Session Overview:

Panel will explore the intensifying competition among Delaware, Texas, and Nevada to attract corporate charters—especially amid increasing talk of “DExit.” With thousands of directors and governance professionals in attendance, this panel will offer vital insights into how this dynamic may shift board priorities and corporate strategy.

 

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