The 2024 proxy season is just around the corner. This quick reference guide, which is intended to supplement Shearman & Sterlings 21st Annual Corporate Governance & Executive Compensation Survey, summarizes themes from the 2023 proxy season and developing trends to consider for 2024. It also identifies possible future changes in disclosure rules that public companies should consider for the upcoming proxy season and includes a housekeeping checklist designed to be a quick reference guide for proxy statement preparation.