46th Annual Ray Garrett Jr. Corporate & Securities Law Institute
The 46th Annual Ray Garrett Jr. Corporate & Securities Law Institute is a premier conference focusing on critical corporate and securities law issues. Hosted by Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, the event is scheduled for October 1–2, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois. The Institute honors Ray Garrett Jr., former chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and aims to provide timely analysis of developments confronting public corporations.
The conference will cover a wide range of topics, including SEC rulemaking developments, M&A hot topics, shareholder activism, AI governance, and the practical usage of AI in transactions and disclosure. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from SEC officials, Delaware judges, and leading corporate and securities law practitioners. Notable speakers include William R. Kucera, Jodi A. Simala, and Nina L. Flax.
The event offers networking opportunities with peers in the corporate and securities law community. Attendees can engage with experts during sessions and panel discussions. The conference will be held at Thorne Auditorium, located at 375 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL. Dress code is business casual, and breakfast and lunch will be provided each day.
The Institute is designed for private practitioners and corporate counsel seeking to stay informed on current securities and corporate law developments. It provides a platform to hear from regulatory officials and engage with peers, making it valuable for those involved in corporate governance, compliance, and related fields.
Speakers(6)
Carmen X. Lu
Corporate Partner at Paul, Weiss
Carmen X. Lu is a corporate partner at Paul, Weiss, participating in the 'New Activists and New Rules for Engagement' roundtable at the 46th Annual Ray Garrett Jr. Corporate & Securities Law Institute.
Dotun Obadina
Corporate Partner at Paul, Weiss
Dotun Obadina is a corporate partner at Paul, Weiss, serving on the planning committee and participating in the 'M&A Hot Topics' panel at the 46th Annual Ray Garrett Jr. Corporate & Securities Law Institute.
Jodi A. Simala
Partner at Mayer Brown
Jodi A. Simala is a partner at Mayer Brown, serving as a Steering Committee Member and former Institute Chair for the 46th Annual Ray Garrett Jr. Corporate & Securities Law Institute.
Nina L. Flax
Partner at Mayer Brown
Nina L. Flax is a partner at Mayer Brown, serving as Session Chair for the 'Practical Usage of AI in Transactions and Disclosure' panel at the 46th Annual Ray Garrett Jr. Corporate & Securities Law Institute.
Susan W. Waesco
Litigator at Morris Nichols
Susan W. Waesco is a litigator at Morris Nichols, participating in the 'Delaware Mock Argument: Section 144 (post-SB21) and A Conversation with Judge Nathan A. Cook' session at the 46th Annual Ray Garrett Jr. Corporate & Securities Law Institute.
William R. Kucera
Partner at Mayer Brown
William R. Kucera is a partner at Mayer Brown, serving as a Planning Committee Member for the 46th Annual Ray Garrett Jr. Corporate & Securities Law Institute.
Event Details
- Date
- October 1-2, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States
- Thorne Auditorium, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
- Pricing
- $649 - $1,100
- Audience
- Private practitioners and corporate counsel
- CLE Credits
- 10.75 CLE hours for states with a 60-minute credit hour or 12.9 for those with a 50-minute credit hour
- Attendees
- Approximately 550