About Herbert S. Wander
Herbert Wander is co-chair of Katten's Corporate Governance practice. He focuses on all aspects of securities law and business law, especially corporate governance. Herb is also the chief legal architect for many major merger and acquisition transactions both negotiated and hostile.
Recognized as a national leader in corporate governance and securities
In December 2004, Herb was appointed by then Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman William H. Donaldson as a co-chair of the SEC's Advisory Committee on Smaller Public Companies. The committee examined the impact of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act on smaller public companies and published its final report in 2006. Many of its recommendations were implemented by the SEC and Congress.
Practice Focus
- Corporate
- Corporate governance
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Securities
- Entrepreneurial ventures
- Private equity
- Securities litigation
News
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February 21, 2018
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January 25, 2018
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May 30, 2017
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March 16, 2017
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January 13, 2017
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August 15, 2016
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May 27, 2016
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March 17, 2016
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January 8, 2016
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Publications
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January 2013
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September 17, 2012
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August 31, 2012
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July 2, 2012
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June 2, 2011
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January 31, 2011
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August 26, 2010
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July 6, 2010
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January 28, 2010
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Presentations and Events
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Panelist | Smaller Company Boards—Understanding the Dynamics and ChallengesNovember 23, 2015
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Panelist | Disclosure Effectiveness and Its Impact on MD&A and Other 10-K/Q ItemsMay 28, 2015
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Moderator | Ethical Imperatives: Cybersecurity in Law FirmsFebruary 6, 2015
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Speaker | The Changing Dynamic of Director-Shareholder Relations and VotingNovember 9–11, 2011
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SpeakerFebruary 16–17, 2011
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SpeakerFebruary 11–12, 2010
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Presenter | Update to Delaware LawOctober 21, 2009
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PanelistDecember 4, 2008
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Speaker | Current initiatives to Help Smaller Public Companies deal with their Unique ChallengesOctober 16–17, 2006
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