John White Speaks at the Fordham Gabelli School of Business Disclosure Effectiveness Roundtable
April 21, 2026
On April 21, 2026, Cravath partner John W. White participated in a Disclosure Effectiveness Roundtable, hosted by the Responsible Business Center at Fordham’s Gabelli School of Business in collaboration with Metrix Advisory. The invite‑only event discussed how companies, investors and regulators can work together to improve clarity, enhance decision‑usefulness and support trust in capital markets while maintaining transparency. The session convened investors, preparers, board members, auditors, regulators and standard setters to examine the causes of ineffective disclosures and explore practical ideas to improve corporate reporting in a rapidly evolving environment.
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J.D., 1973, New York University School of LawOrder of the Coif, cum laude
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