Partner Doreen E. Lilienfeld, Global Head of the Governance & Advisory Group, moderated a panel discussion entitled “Compensation Committees: What’s Next?” at PLI ’s “Corporate Governance – A Master Class 2021” on March 5, 2021, at 11:15 am ET. The panel addressed:

• What principles should the compensation committee consider in executive compensation reductions due to COVID-19
• How can compensation be structured to retain talented employees during a downturn for the company and its sector
• What is the role of the compensation committee in consideration of broader reductions in force to respond to COVID-19
• How should the compensation committee supervise management’s response to employee safety issues
• The role of compensation in D&I initiatives