Kimberley Drexler Speaks at the Society for Corporate Governance’s 2025 National Conference
July 16, 2025
Cravath partner Kimberley S. Drexler participated in the Society for Corporate Governance’s 2025 National Conference, which was held from July 9‑12, 2025 in Colorado Springs. The program, entitled “Elevating Governance,” addressed challenges facing governance leaders through a combination of panels, keynotes, fireside chats and interactive roundtable sessions on topics including the corporate environment, core governance practices, key governance moments and the regulatory landscape. Kimberley spoke on a panel entitled “Taking a Fresh Look at Committee Structures,” in which panelists examined current demands and challenges, as well as evolving best practices, for board committees.
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J.D., 1997, Yale Law SchoolCoker Fellow
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B.A., 1993, University of VirginiaHighest Distinction, Echols Scholar, Phi Beta Kappa
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