1. For almost a century, we have built our firm around long-term client relationships, value and service. We
want for you what we would want for ourselves if we were hiring counsel: talented lawyers, smart staffing,
well-informed business advice, reasonable pricing, effective communication and the thoughtful use of
technology to help manage costs. We take the long view, and strive to develop each client relationship
into a collaborative partnership to enable us to help you achieve your business objectives, both today and
in the future. Our lawyers provide a breadth and depth of expertise that can support a wide range of your
business needs. Whether you are an investment company seeking help responding to the ever-changing
regulations, a financial institution recently contacted by the SEC or FINRA, a public or private company
interested in growth through acquisitions, or an organization concerned about protecting its intellectual
property or contract rights, Stradley Ronon lawyers bring both legal ability and business acumen to bear
in addressing the challenges you face. Our size – 200 lawyers – is a distinct advantage. Clients receive
concierge service because every client is important in a firm our size. No one gets lost in the shuffle. Our
decision-making is nimble; we can tailor fee arrangements, staffing and technology to your needs quickly
and efficiently. We punch above our weight; our lawyer talent is prodigious. But our firm is about more
than our legal achievements. We have a long-standing tradition of serving not only our clients but the
communities in which we work and live … a tradition for Doing More … In The Community and For Our
Clients.
Stradley Ronon Directors and Officers Academy This corporate initiative, closely
coordinated with The Flag and General Officer Network, was a year in the making and resulted in an on-
going series of professional presentations to provide education and advice regarding retired flag and
general officer service on corporate boards of directors.
Topics Covered in Depth in First Session, 6-7 Oct 2015
 Finding and Meeting Your Next Challenge and How We Can Help You Do It
 Board Service – What It Is and How to Get a Position
 Corporation Basics – How U.S. Corporations Are Owned, Governed and Run
 Free Market Forces, Pressure Points and Trends
 The Burdens of Good Governance – Legal Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications
of Officers and Directors
 Into Harm’s Way – Liability and Protection from Liability
 External Guardians of the Shareholders – Corporate Securities Basics
 Internal Guardians – The Audit and Finance Committee
 Past as Prologue – Key Potential Liability Scenarios
Topics Covered in Depth in Second Session, 29 Mar 2016
 Financial Statement Fundamentals
 Red Flags in Financial Statements
 Other Business Concepts and Lessons Learned