NEW YORK - Today's investor wants to invest in companies that demonstrate strong corporate governance and good corporate citizenship, and many companies are striving to be leaders in governance and corporate social responsibility (CSR). There are a number of ways to evaluate a company--in addition to screening out stock of selected companies, shareholder advocacy and pressing companies to make changes are very much in the news. Finally, proxy services and corporate governance ratings for companies are gaining currency.

This panel of experts includes acknowledged leaders in the field of corporate governance and corporate social responsibility. Join us as they explain why corporate governance and corporate citizenship is not only important but good for business, and explore some of today's hot topics in corporate governance.

Panelists:

Howard Sherman, COO, GovernanceMetrics International

Timothy Smith, Senior Vice President & Director of Socially Responsible Investing, Walden Asset Management

Ken Sylvester, Assistant Comptroller for Pension Policy, Office of the Comptroller, City of New York

Presider:

Carol Hymowitz, Senior Editor, The Wall Street Journal

AGENDA:

12-12:30 pm Registration & reception

12:30 - 1 Luncheon

1 - 2:30 Panel discussion

Admission: Corporate members are entitled to a designated number of free admissions to this event, based on their company's current membership level. These reservations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the event. Additional corporate registrants pay the discounted corporate member rate of $45 for lunch and lecture, $10 for lecture only. Nonmember admission: $65 for lunch and lecture, $15 lecture only.

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