John White Speaks at PLI’s 54th Annual Institute on Securities Regulation Program
November 07, 2022
On November 3, 2022, Cravath partner John W. White participated in the 54th Annual “Institute on Securities Regulation,” which was hosted by the Practising Law Institute in New York City from November 2‑4, 2022. John moderated a panel entitled “Accounting and Auditing Developments,” which explored current challenges in presenting non‑GAAP issues, the role of the finance team and the board in ensuring reliable ESG data, priorities at the PCAOB, and accounting impacts and responses to the Ukraine war.
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J.D., 1973, New York University School of LawOrder of the Coif, cum laude
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B.S., 1970, University of Virginiawith Honors
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