Shearman & Sterling partner Doreen Lilienfeld (New York-Compensation, Governance & ERISA) spoke on a panel titled “CEO Succession Planning: A Comprehensive Framework” at Equilar’s Board Leadership Forum in Chicago on April 17, 2018. The panel provided a complete framework to help boards in planning and evaluating a CEO succession strategy that ensures a smooth transition. Shearman & Sterling sponsored the conference, which aimed to empower participants to build higher performing boards through improved processes, strengthened director evaluations and recruitment efforts, and more effective shareholder engagement.