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John W. White is Chair of the Corporate Governance and Board Advisory Practice. From 2006 through 2008, he served as Director of the Division of Corporation Finance at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which oversees disclosure and reporting by public companies in the United States.
During his over 30 years as a partner at Cravath, Mr. White has focused his practice on representing public companies in a wide variety of areas, including public reporting responsibilities, corporate governance and ESG matters, public financings and restatements and other financial crises.
While on the SEC staff, Mr. White led the Division through one of the most significant and prolific rulemaking periods in its history, including the Commission’s adoption of final rules addressing executive compensation disclosure, Sarbanes‑Oxley Section 404’s internal control requirements, internet access to proxy materials, oil and gas disclosure, use of interactive data in financial reporting, shareholder proposals relating to the election of directors, private offerings, and capital raising and reporting by smaller public companies, as well as the Commission’s issuance of guidance regarding the use of corporate websites. International initiatives included acceptance of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) by foreign private issuers, the proposed roadmap for use of IFRS by U.S. issuers and modernizing the Commission’s rules on cross‑border tender offers and deregistration and exemption from registration of foreign issuers, as well as revisions to the public reporting regime for foreign private issuers. He played an integral role in the SEC’s response to market turmoil throughout 2008, ensuring that the Division acted swiftly and appropriately to facilitate strategic transactions and access to capital for public companies.
Mr. White has served as a member of the Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Council (FASAC), which advises the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and currently serves as a member of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s Standards and Emerging Issues Advisory Group. Mr. White also serves on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of Financial Executives International (FEI) and chairs the Advisory Council of USC’s SEC and Financial Reporting Institute. He is a frequent speaker on corporate governance, ESG and the securities laws. Mr. White served three years on the New York Stock Exchange’s Legal Advisory Committee, four years as Chairman of the Securities Regulation Institute and five years as Co‑Chair of PLI’s Annual Institute on Securities Regulation. Additionally, he serves as an inaugural member of The American College of Governance Counsel. Mr. White was twice selected by National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) as one of the 100 most influential people in the boardroom and corporate governance community. He has been recognized by Chambers USA in both securities regulation and capital markets, as well as by The Legal 500 US, The Best Lawyers in America and Ethisphere Institute’s “Attorneys Who Matter.” Lawdragon has named Mr. White a nationwide “Legend” and inducted him as a “Power Broker” into its “Hall of Fame.”
Mr. White received a B.S. with honors in accounting from the University of Virginia in 1970, and in May 1970 he received the Elijah Watts Sells award for the highest score in the nation on the Uniform CPA Examination. He received a J.D. magna cum laude from New York University School of Law in 1973, where he was Managing Editor of the Law Review. Before joining Cravath, Mr. White served as a law clerk to Hon. John J. Gibbons of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Mr. White joined Cravath in 1975 and was elected a partner in 1980. At Cravath, he has served as Recruiting Partner, Corporate Managing Partner, Finance Partner and twice as Head of the Corporate Department.
While on the SEC staff, Mr. White led the Division through one of the most significant and prolific rulemaking periods in its history, including the Commission’s adoption of final rules addressing executive compensation disclosure, Sarbanes‑Oxley Section 404’s internal control requirements, internet access to proxy materials, oil and gas disclosure, use of interactive data in financial reporting, shareholder proposals relating to the election of directors, private offerings, and capital raising and reporting by smaller public companies, as well as the Commission’s issuance of guidance regarding the use of corporate websites. International initiatives included acceptance of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) by foreign private issuers, the proposed roadmap for use of IFRS by U.S. issuers and modernizing the Commission’s rules on cross‑border tender offers and deregistration and exemption from registration of foreign issuers, as well as revisions to the public reporting regime for foreign private issuers. He played an integral role in the SEC’s response to market turmoil throughout 2008, ensuring that the Division acted swiftly and appropriately to facilitate strategic transactions and access to capital for public companies.
Mr. White has served as a member of the Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Council (FASAC), which advises the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and currently serves as a member of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s Standards and Emerging Issues Advisory Group. Mr. White also serves on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of Financial Executives International (FEI) and chairs the Advisory Council of USC’s SEC and Financial Reporting Institute. He is a frequent speaker on corporate governance, ESG and the securities laws. Mr. White served three years on the New York Stock Exchange’s Legal Advisory Committee, four years as Chairman of the Securities Regulation Institute and five years as Co‑Chair of PLI’s Annual Institute on Securities Regulation. Additionally, he serves as an inaugural member of The American College of Governance Counsel. Mr. White was twice selected by National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) as one of the 100 most influential people in the boardroom and corporate governance community. He has been recognized by Chambers USA in both securities regulation and capital markets, as well as by The Legal 500 US, The Best Lawyers in America and Ethisphere Institute’s “Attorneys Who Matter.” Lawdragon has named Mr. White a nationwide “Legend” and inducted him as a “Power Broker” into its “Hall of Fame.”
Mr. White received a B.S. with honors in accounting from the University of Virginia in 1970, and in May 1970 he received the Elijah Watts Sells award for the highest score in the nation on the Uniform CPA Examination. He received a J.D. magna cum laude from New York University School of Law in 1973, where he was Managing Editor of the Law Review. Before joining Cravath, Mr. White served as a law clerk to Hon. John J. Gibbons of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Mr. White joined Cravath in 1975 and was elected a partner in 1980. At Cravath, he has served as Recruiting Partner, Corporate Managing Partner, Finance Partner and twice as Head of the Corporate Department.
Education
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J.D., 1973, New York University School of LawOrder of the Coif, cum laude
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B.S., 1970, University of Virginiawith Honors
Clerkships
- Hon. John J. Gibbons, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Admitted In
- New York
Professional Affiliations
American Bar Association
- Corporate Governance Committee, Section of Business Law
- Federal Regulation of Securities Committee, Section of Business Law
Federal Bar Association
- Securities Law Section, Executive Council
International Bar Association
New York City Bar Association
New York State Bar Association
Organizations
Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB) Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Council
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s (PCAOB) Standing Advisory Group
- Member, 2010-2018
Financial Executives International (FEI)
- Board of Directors
- Executive Committee
Securities Regulation Institute
- Executive Committee
- Chairman, 2008‑2010
- Vice Chairman, 2005‑2007
Practising Law Institute
- Chair, Audit Committee, Board of Trustees, 2023-2010, 2006-2002
PLI Securities Regulation in Europe
- Advisory Committee
New York Stock Exchange Legal Advisory Committee
- Member, 2004‑2006
SEC Historical Society
- Board of Trustees
- Audit Committee
The American College of Governance Counsel
- Inaugural Member
Rankings
Chambers Global
- Capital Markets: Debt & Equity - USA (2018‑2011, 2006)
- Capital Markets (2005‑1998)
Chambers USA
- Capital Markets Lawyer of the Year (2006)
- Capital Markets: Debt & Equity - Nationwide (2017‑2010)
- Securities Regulation: Advisory - Nationwide (2024‑2010)
The American Lawyer
- Dealmaker of the Year (1999)
Best Lawyers in America
- Corporate Compliance Law (2025‑2013)
- Corporate Governance Law (2025‑2012, 2007)
- Corporate Law (2025‑2013)
- Securities/Capital Markets Law (2025‑2012, 2007)
- Securities Regulation (2025‑2012)
Lawdragon
- 50 Legends of the 500 Leading Lawyers in America (2015)
- 500 Leading Dealmakers in America (2024-2021, 2007)
- 500 Leading Lawyers in America (2015‑2007)
- Hall of Fame (2016)
The Legal 500 US
- Capital Markets: Debt Offerings (2013‑2010)
- Capital Markets: Equity Offerings (2010)
NACD Directorship
- The Directorship 100 (2015, 2014)
Ethisphere Institute’s “Attorneys Who Matter”
- Top Gun (2015)
- Specialist – Private Practice (2014)
Elijah Watts Sells Award (Highest score in the nation on the Uniform CPA Examination), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, 1970
Law and Policy Award (Sarbanes‑Oxley Section 404), U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 2007
Deals & Cases
January 06, 2025
Disney’s Combination of its Hulu + Live TV Business with Fubo
On January 6, 2025, The Walt Disney Company (“Disney”) and FuboTV Inc. (“Fubo) announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for Disney to combine its Hulu + Live TV business with Fubo, forming a combined virtual MVPD company of which Disney will become the majority owner.
Deals & Cases
December 02, 2016
BNY Mellon Wins Dismissal of Forex Derivative Suits Following Internal Investigation
On December 2, 2016, Vice Chancellor Sam Glasscock III of the Delaware Court of Chancery dismissed two shareholder derivative lawsuits alleging that The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation improperly handled foreign exchange transactions. His decision was based in part on an independent internal investigation conducted by Cravath that concluded the claims had no sound legal basis.
Activities
February 19, 2025
John White Moderates and Michael Arnold Speaks at the University of Delaware’s Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance 2025 ESG Program
On February 13, 2025, Cravath partner John W. White moderated and partner Michael L. Arnold spoke at a program hosted by the University of Delaware’s John L. Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance entitled “From Boom to Backlash: Guiding Directors in a Shifting ESG Landscape.” The program explored how directors can fulfill their duties effectively amid a landscape of shifting expectations, including the importance of reliable data for ESG and other corporate disclosure, and also discussed how to ensure directors and investors receive useful information, how directors can reconcile ESG issues with their primary responsibilities of overseeing CEOs and shaping corporate strategy and where the line should be drawn between board oversight and managerial discretion on ESG topics.
Activities
January 30, 2025
John White Moderates and Ting Chen Speaks at Northwestern’s 2025 Securities Regulation Institute
Cravath partners John W. White and Ting S. Chen participated in Northwestern Pritzker School of Law’s 52nd Annual Securities Regulation Institute, which was held from January 27‑29, 2025, in Coronado, California. John moderated a panel of former senior Corporation Finance staff members entitled “Developments in the Division of Corporation Finance,” which included a lively discussion of areas of focus for public companies and their advisors as the SEC comes under new leadership. Ting spoke on a panel entitled “Navigating an Activist Campaign Through a Simulated Attack,” during which panelists discussed steps companies can take to prepare for an activist campaign, applicable disclosure requirements and SEC rules and common settlement agreement terms.
Activities
January 23, 2025
John White, Kimberley Drexler, Michael Arnold and Lisa Kohl Speak at the January Meeting of the Fall and Winter Event Series of the New York Chapter of the Society for Corporate Governance
On January 22, 2025, Cravath partners John W. White, Kimberley S. Drexler and Michael L. Arnold and of counsel Lisa M. Kohl participated in the January meeting of the Fall and Winter Event Series of the New York Chapter of the Society for Corporate Governance, which was held at Cravath’s offices in New York. John, Michael, Kimberley and Lisa spoke on a panel entitled “Developments in Public Company Disclosure and Reporting,” which reviewed key and challenging disclosure points for the upcoming 10‑K and proxy season, including risk factors, executive security, cybersecurity policies and incidents and artificial intelligence.
Activities
November 15, 2024
John White Speaks at PLI’s 56th Annual Institute on Securities Regulation
On November 13, 2024, Cravath partner John W. White participated in the 56th Annual Institute on Securities Regulation, which was presented by the Practising Law Institute from November 13-15 in New York. John spoke on a panel entitled “Accounting and Auditing Developments,” which focused on new accounting standards, including revised segment disclosure requirements, the broadening focus on disclosure controls and procedures and PCAOB activities.
Publications
November 15, 2024
Transatlantic Law Journal Publishes Article by Cravath Partners on SEC’s Climate Disclosure Rules and Considerations for Non-U.S. Public Companies
In September 2024, the Transatlantic Law Journal, which is published by the German-American Lawyers’ Association (DAJV), published an article written by Cravath partners John W. White, Matthew Morreale, Elad Roisman, Michael L. Arnold and Kimberley S. Drexler entitled “The SEC’s Landmark Climate Disclosure Rules: Considerations for Non-U.S. Public Companies.” The article examines the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s adopted final rules requiring climate related disclosures for public companies, outlining key takeaways of the final rules and applicability to foreign private issuers and certain other issuers. The article was based on a memo prepared by Cravath for clients in March 2024.
John W. White is Chair of the Corporate Governance and Board Advisory Practice. From 2006 through 2008, he served as Director of the Division of Corporation Finance at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which oversees disclosure and reporting by public companies in the United States.
During his over 30 years as a partner at Cravath, Mr. White has focused his practice on representing public companies in a wide variety of areas, including public reporting responsibilities, corporate governance and ESG matters, public financings and restatements and other financial crises.
While on the SEC staff, Mr. White led the Division through one of the most significant and prolific rulemaking periods in its history, including the Commission’s adoption of final rules addressing executive compensation disclosure, Sarbanes‑Oxley Section 404’s internal control requirements, internet access to proxy materials, oil and gas disclosure, use of interactive data in financial reporting, shareholder proposals relating to the election of directors, private offerings, and capital raising and reporting by smaller public companies, as well as the Commission’s issuance of guidance regarding the use of corporate websites. International initiatives included acceptance of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) by foreign private issuers, the proposed roadmap for use of IFRS by U.S. issuers and modernizing the Commission’s rules on cross‑border tender offers and deregistration and exemption from registration of foreign issuers, as well as revisions to the public reporting regime for foreign private issuers. He played an integral role in the SEC’s response to market turmoil throughout 2008, ensuring that the Division acted swiftly and appropriately to facilitate strategic transactions and access to capital for public companies.
Mr. White has served as a member of the Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Council (FASAC), which advises the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and currently serves as a member of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s Standards and Emerging Issues Advisory Group. Mr. White also serves on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of Financial Executives International (FEI) and chairs the Advisory Council of USC’s SEC and Financial Reporting Institute. He is a frequent speaker on corporate governance, ESG and the securities laws. Mr. White served three years on the New York Stock Exchange’s Legal Advisory Committee, four years as Chairman of the Securities Regulation Institute and five years as Co‑Chair of PLI’s Annual Institute on Securities Regulation. Additionally, he serves as an inaugural member of The American College of Governance Counsel. Mr. White was twice selected by National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) as one of the 100 most influential people in the boardroom and corporate governance community. He has been recognized by Chambers USA in both securities regulation and capital markets, as well as by The Legal 500 US, The Best Lawyers in America and Ethisphere Institute’s “Attorneys Who Matter.” Lawdragon has named Mr. White a nationwide “Legend” and inducted him as a “Power Broker” into its “Hall of Fame.”
Mr. White received a B.S. with honors in accounting from the University of Virginia in 1970, and in May 1970 he received the Elijah Watts Sells award for the highest score in the nation on the Uniform CPA Examination. He received a J.D. magna cum laude from New York University School of Law in 1973, where he was Managing Editor of the Law Review. Before joining Cravath, Mr. White served as a law clerk to Hon. John J. Gibbons of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Mr. White joined Cravath in 1975 and was elected a partner in 1980. At Cravath, he has served as Recruiting Partner, Corporate Managing Partner, Finance Partner and twice as Head of the Corporate Department.
While on the SEC staff, Mr. White led the Division through one of the most significant and prolific rulemaking periods in its history, including the Commission’s adoption of final rules addressing executive compensation disclosure, Sarbanes‑Oxley Section 404’s internal control requirements, internet access to proxy materials, oil and gas disclosure, use of interactive data in financial reporting, shareholder proposals relating to the election of directors, private offerings, and capital raising and reporting by smaller public companies, as well as the Commission’s issuance of guidance regarding the use of corporate websites. International initiatives included acceptance of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) by foreign private issuers, the proposed roadmap for use of IFRS by U.S. issuers and modernizing the Commission’s rules on cross‑border tender offers and deregistration and exemption from registration of foreign issuers, as well as revisions to the public reporting regime for foreign private issuers. He played an integral role in the SEC’s response to market turmoil throughout 2008, ensuring that the Division acted swiftly and appropriately to facilitate strategic transactions and access to capital for public companies.
Mr. White has served as a member of the Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Council (FASAC), which advises the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and currently serves as a member of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s Standards and Emerging Issues Advisory Group. Mr. White also serves on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of Financial Executives International (FEI) and chairs the Advisory Council of USC’s SEC and Financial Reporting Institute. He is a frequent speaker on corporate governance, ESG and the securities laws. Mr. White served three years on the New York Stock Exchange’s Legal Advisory Committee, four years as Chairman of the Securities Regulation Institute and five years as Co‑Chair of PLI’s Annual Institute on Securities Regulation. Additionally, he serves as an inaugural member of The American College of Governance Counsel. Mr. White was twice selected by National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) as one of the 100 most influential people in the boardroom and corporate governance community. He has been recognized by Chambers USA in both securities regulation and capital markets, as well as by The Legal 500 US, The Best Lawyers in America and Ethisphere Institute’s “Attorneys Who Matter.” Lawdragon has named Mr. White a nationwide “Legend” and inducted him as a “Power Broker” into its “Hall of Fame.”
Mr. White received a B.S. with honors in accounting from the University of Virginia in 1970, and in May 1970 he received the Elijah Watts Sells award for the highest score in the nation on the Uniform CPA Examination. He received a J.D. magna cum laude from New York University School of Law in 1973, where he was Managing Editor of the Law Review. Before joining Cravath, Mr. White served as a law clerk to Hon. John J. Gibbons of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Mr. White joined Cravath in 1975 and was elected a partner in 1980. At Cravath, he has served as Recruiting Partner, Corporate Managing Partner, Finance Partner and twice as Head of the Corporate Department.
Education
-
J.D., 1973, New York University School of LawOrder of the Coif, cum laude
-
B.S., 1970, University of Virginiawith Honors
Clerkships
- Hon. John J. Gibbons, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Admitted In
- New York
Professional Affiliations
American Bar Association
- Corporate Governance Committee, Section of Business Law
- Federal Regulation of Securities Committee, Section of Business Law
Federal Bar Association
- Securities Law Section, Executive Council
International Bar Association
New York City Bar Association
New York State Bar Association
Organizations
Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB) Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Council
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s (PCAOB) Standing Advisory Group
- Member, 2010-2018
Financial Executives International (FEI)
- Board of Directors
- Executive Committee
Securities Regulation Institute
- Executive Committee
- Chairman, 2008‑2010
- Vice Chairman, 2005‑2007
Practising Law Institute
- Chair, Audit Committee, Board of Trustees, 2023-2010, 2006-2002
PLI Securities Regulation in Europe
- Advisory Committee
New York Stock Exchange Legal Advisory Committee
- Member, 2004‑2006
SEC Historical Society
- Board of Trustees
- Audit Committee
The American College of Governance Counsel
- Inaugural Member
Rankings
Chambers Global
- Capital Markets: Debt & Equity - USA (2018‑2011, 2006)
- Capital Markets (2005‑1998)
Chambers USA
- Capital Markets Lawyer of the Year (2006)
- Capital Markets: Debt & Equity - Nationwide (2017‑2010)
- Securities Regulation: Advisory - Nationwide (2024‑2010)
The American Lawyer
- Dealmaker of the Year (1999)
Best Lawyers in America
- Corporate Compliance Law (2025‑2013)
- Corporate Governance Law (2025‑2012, 2007)
- Corporate Law (2025‑2013)
- Securities/Capital Markets Law (2025‑2012, 2007)
- Securities Regulation (2025‑2012)
Lawdragon
- 50 Legends of the 500 Leading Lawyers in America (2015)
- 500 Leading Dealmakers in America (2024-2021, 2007)
- 500 Leading Lawyers in America (2015‑2007)
- Hall of Fame (2016)
The Legal 500 US
- Capital Markets: Debt Offerings (2013‑2010)
- Capital Markets: Equity Offerings (2010)
NACD Directorship
- The Directorship 100 (2015, 2014)
Ethisphere Institute’s “Attorneys Who Matter”
- Top Gun (2015)
- Specialist – Private Practice (2014)
Elijah Watts Sells Award (Highest score in the nation on the Uniform CPA Examination), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, 1970
Law and Policy Award (Sarbanes‑Oxley Section 404), U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 2007
Deals & Cases
January 06, 2025
Disney’s Combination of its Hulu + Live TV Business with Fubo
On January 6, 2025, The Walt Disney Company (“Disney”) and FuboTV Inc. (“Fubo) announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for Disney to combine its Hulu + Live TV business with Fubo, forming a combined virtual MVPD company of which Disney will become the majority owner.
Deals & Cases
December 02, 2016
BNY Mellon Wins Dismissal of Forex Derivative Suits Following Internal Investigation
On December 2, 2016, Vice Chancellor Sam Glasscock III of the Delaware Court of Chancery dismissed two shareholder derivative lawsuits alleging that The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation improperly handled foreign exchange transactions. His decision was based in part on an independent internal investigation conducted by Cravath that concluded the claims had no sound legal basis.
Activities
February 19, 2025
John White Moderates and Michael Arnold Speaks at the University of Delaware’s Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance 2025 ESG Program
On February 13, 2025, Cravath partner John W. White moderated and partner Michael L. Arnold spoke at a program hosted by the University of Delaware’s John L. Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance entitled “From Boom to Backlash: Guiding Directors in a Shifting ESG Landscape.” The program explored how directors can fulfill their duties effectively amid a landscape of shifting expectations, including the importance of reliable data for ESG and other corporate disclosure, and also discussed how to ensure directors and investors receive useful information, how directors can reconcile ESG issues with their primary responsibilities of overseeing CEOs and shaping corporate strategy and where the line should be drawn between board oversight and managerial discretion on ESG topics.
Activities
January 30, 2025
John White Moderates and Ting Chen Speaks at Northwestern’s 2025 Securities Regulation Institute
Cravath partners John W. White and Ting S. Chen participated in Northwestern Pritzker School of Law’s 52nd Annual Securities Regulation Institute, which was held from January 27‑29, 2025, in Coronado, California. John moderated a panel of former senior Corporation Finance staff members entitled “Developments in the Division of Corporation Finance,” which included a lively discussion of areas of focus for public companies and their advisors as the SEC comes under new leadership. Ting spoke on a panel entitled “Navigating an Activist Campaign Through a Simulated Attack,” during which panelists discussed steps companies can take to prepare for an activist campaign, applicable disclosure requirements and SEC rules and common settlement agreement terms.
Activities
January 23, 2025
John White, Kimberley Drexler, Michael Arnold and Lisa Kohl Speak at the January Meeting of the Fall and Winter Event Series of the New York Chapter of the Society for Corporate Governance
On January 22, 2025, Cravath partners John W. White, Kimberley S. Drexler and Michael L. Arnold and of counsel Lisa M. Kohl participated in the January meeting of the Fall and Winter Event Series of the New York Chapter of the Society for Corporate Governance, which was held at Cravath’s offices in New York. John, Michael, Kimberley and Lisa spoke on a panel entitled “Developments in Public Company Disclosure and Reporting,” which reviewed key and challenging disclosure points for the upcoming 10‑K and proxy season, including risk factors, executive security, cybersecurity policies and incidents and artificial intelligence.
Activities
November 15, 2024
John White Speaks at PLI’s 56th Annual Institute on Securities Regulation
On November 13, 2024, Cravath partner John W. White participated in the 56th Annual Institute on Securities Regulation, which was presented by the Practising Law Institute from November 13-15 in New York. John spoke on a panel entitled “Accounting and Auditing Developments,” which focused on new accounting standards, including revised segment disclosure requirements, the broadening focus on disclosure controls and procedures and PCAOB activities.
Publications
November 15, 2024
Transatlantic Law Journal Publishes Article by Cravath Partners on SEC’s Climate Disclosure Rules and Considerations for Non-U.S. Public Companies
In September 2024, the Transatlantic Law Journal, which is published by the German-American Lawyers’ Association (DAJV), published an article written by Cravath partners John W. White, Matthew Morreale, Elad Roisman, Michael L. Arnold and Kimberley S. Drexler entitled “The SEC’s Landmark Climate Disclosure Rules: Considerations for Non-U.S. Public Companies.” The article examines the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s adopted final rules requiring climate related disclosures for public companies, outlining key takeaways of the final rules and applicability to foreign private issuers and certain other issuers. The article was based on a memo prepared by Cravath for clients in March 2024.
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