Photo Galleries
Capturing scenes from the Center’s numerous programs where members of the Center’s diverse constituencies (business leaders, board members, stockholders, the judiciary, the legal community, academics, students, and others) can be viewed learning, teaching, interacting and networking. Also captured are other Center noteworthy events.
SYMPOSIUM
October 9, 2025 | John M. Clayton Hall
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. Check out the gallery of images below.
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.
GALA CELEBRATION
October 9, 2025 | Trabant Center
The Weinberg Center community and honored guests gathered for a celebratory evening featuring special tributes to mark our 25th anniversary. The evening included a substantive policy speech by SEC Chairman Paul Atkins, which is available on the SEC’s website.
HOSTS
- Andre G. Bouchard, Chair, Weinberg Center Advisory Board
- Lawrence A. Cunningham, Director, John L. Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance
- Laura Carlson, Interim President, University of Delaware
SPEAKERS
- Paul S. Atkins, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
- Richard A. Gephardt, Former U.S. House Majority Leader
- Kathaleen St. J. McCormick (via video), Delaware Court of Chancery
- John F.W. Rogers, Goldman Sachs
- Collins J. Seitz, Delaware Supreme Court
Weinberg 25th Anniversary Exhibit
Recent Center Activities
Weinberg Distinguished Speaker Series
Selected Wit and Wisdom with Vice Chancellor Glasscock
The John L. Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance held a Distinguished Speaker Series event (“Selected Wit and Wisdom”) in Wilmington, DE at the law offices of Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor featuring the Honorable Sam Glasscock III, Retired Vice Chancellor, Delaware Court of Chancery, Professional Neutral, Delaware ADR | April 17, 2025
Lawrence Cunningham
(pictured at left with Advisory Board Chair Andre Bouchard) delivered the 2024 Weinberg Distinguished Lecture | April 11, 2024
The Chiefs: Past and Present
The Weinberg Center was honored to present as its 2023 Weinberg Distinguished Speaker, “The Chiefs: Past and Present,” which will feature the following current and former Chief Justices from the Delaware Supreme Court: Corinne Elise Amato, Director, Prickett, Jones & Elliott, P.A. Rolin P. Bissell, Partner, Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP Gary A. Bornstein, Partner, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | May 4, 2023
The Chancellors: Past and Present
The Weinberg Center hosted “Delaware Chancellors: Past and Present,” which featured current and former Chancellors from the Delaware Court of Chancery, as the Weinberg Center’s 2022 John L Weinberg Distinguished Speaker. The program consisted of two roundtable discussions focusing on recent developments and emerging issues in Delaware law | March 23rd, 2022
The Honorable J. Travis Laster
Delaware Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster was the 2021 Weinberg Distinguished Speaker. His fascinating lecture was “Purpose, Power, and Fiduciary Duty: Dimensions of Delaware’s Corporate Law Regime.” Read more and listen to a recording here .
Indra Nooyi
Former, Chairman and CEO, PepsiCo about her career with the company and her next steps | March 20th, 2019
Ed Garden
Chief Investment Officer and a Founding Partner of Trian Fund Management, L.P. (Trian) | March 6, 2018
Ronald P. O’Hanley
President and Chief Executive Officer – State Street Global Advisors. Delivers talk on Governance Issues of Critical Importance to Boards and Investors | March 7, 2017
F. William ‘Bill’ McNabb, III
Chairman and CEO, Vanguard. Weinberg Center’s event “The Independent Expert Director” panel in Gore Recital Hall at the CFA | October 30, 2014
William Lauder
Executive Chairman, The Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. talks to audience of business faculty, students and associates about his experiences in the industry | October 22, 2013
Center Roundtables
ESG in the Boardroom: From Boom to Backlash | February 13, 2025
Zapata and Special Litigation Committees: Perspectives on What’s Working, What’s Not, and How We Can Improve the Process | April 11, 2024
ESG in the Boardroom | February 21, 2024
ESG in the Boardroom | February 22, 2023
ESG in the Boardroom | March 3, 2022
The John Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance and Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP co-sponsored a conference titled “Snap Judgment: The Legal and Investment Issues Associated with Non-Voting Stock” with Charles Elson as the moderator. The conference was held in the Gore Recital Hall in the Center for the Arts on April 24, 2018.
Center Webinars
Board Minutes in Sixty Minutes
Recommended Practices and Insights | October 24, 2024
The M&A Process Demystified
Lessons from the Front Lines | November 7, 2024
Navigating an Evolving Challenge
Role of the Board and the CEO in Navigating Political and Social Issues | January 10, 2023
How Companies Navigate Political and Social Issues
Investor Perspective | November 28, 2022
Proposing Amendments To Your Charter
Considerations After Delaware’s Officer Exculpation Amendments (103(b)(7)) | November 14, 2022
Moving Beyond Modern Portfolio Theory
Jon Lukomnik | May 26, 2021
How Corporate Boards Can Oversee ESG Issues
Running the Risk | May 20, 2021
Corporate Governance Panel
Governance Issues of Critical Importance to Boards and Investors | March 23, 2021
Delaware Governance Institute
The Weinberg Center partnered with the Corporate Governance Committee of the American Bar Association’s Business Law Section to co-host the in-person Delaware Governance Institute on October 12, 2023. Panelists included Delaware judges, corporate directors, advisors, investors, and regulatory officials. Topics addressed the backlash against ESG, the scope of director oversight duties, conflict of interest transactions, and the challenges facing boards amid expanding expectations of their roles.
Delaware Law Update
Delaware Law Update
April 4, 2023
Delaware Law Update
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Delaware Law Update
March 3, 2022
Delaware Law Update
March 3, 2022
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Delaware Law Update
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Delaware Law Update
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Delaware Law Update
March 3, 2022
Delaware Law Update
March 3, 2022
Delaware Law Update
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Delaware Law Update
March 3, 2022
Center Symposium 2019
Center Symposium 2018
