October 20, 2010
Dinner Meeting 

 The New Proxy Solicitation Environment – Institutional Shareholder Challenges and other Hot Topics

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Program Overview - RiskMetrics Group, Glass Lewis and other proxy advisory services continue to gain influence over institutional shareholder challenges and other aspects of corporate decision-making. We invite you to a panel discussion that will dig into how these firms evaluate companies and their shareholder proposals, what companies can do to maximize their chances of gaining approval of their programs and proxy solicitations, and how Dodd-Frank and other new regulatory initiatives are likely to further remake the governance landscape in 2011.

John Elofson (Moderator), Partner, Davis, Graham & Stubbs, LLP, where his practice focuses on securities offerings and compliance and mergers and acquisitions. John has represented clients in a variety of industries in securities offerings, mergers, stock and asset purchases, joint ventures, tender offers and proxy contests.  John also advises clients on reporting obligations under the federal securities laws and stock exchange rules as well as on corporate governance matters and takeover defenses.   
 
Domenick de Robertis, Executive Vice President,  Alliance Advisors, LLC, is a seasoned professional with over twelve years of experience in proxy solicitation and corporate governance. Domenick specializes in complex agendas with a concentration in mergers & acquisitions, executive compensation, capital restructurings and shareholder-sponsored proposals.  Having advised hundreds of  NYSE and NASDAQ listed clients including many S&P 500 companies, Domenick is frequently sought out to speak on corporate governance and proxy solicitation issues. He also provides continuing legal education presentations to corporate law firms throughout the United States. Prior to joining Alliance Advisors, Domenick was a Managing Director at The Altman Group, and a Director of Business Development at Georgeson.  Domenick is a graduate of Rutgers University and is an active member of the Society of Corporate Secretaries and Governance Professionals.

Peter Miterko is a Managing Director at Pearl Meyer & Partners, specializing in executive compensation and corporate governance matters.  Mr. Miterko enjoys expertise in the areas of financial services and telecommunications.  Most recently, he has represented several assistance TARP companies with the Office of the Special Master on various executive compensation matters.  Mr. Miterko was a practice leader for Hewitt Associates where he served clients such as GMAC (Ally Bank) and Capital One.   He has worked with private equity firms including KKR, Cerberus and the Carlyle Group and has served clients as a global practice leader of the Ernst & Young's Actuarial, Benefits, and Compensation consulting practice. Mr. Miterko received his undergraduate degree from Brown University, and holds law degrees from the University of Connecticut and New York University. 

Time:  5:30 PM
Cost:   Members - $49 / Non-Members - $64
Location:  Denver Country Club
                  1700 E. 1st Avenue
                  Denver, CO 80218

Agenda:
5:30-6:15 PM:  Cocktails & Networking
6:15-7:00 PM:  Dinner
7:00-8:00 PM:  Program 

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