Cleary’s Lillian Tsu and Natalia Rezai Featured on the Public Company Series Podcast

Cleary Gottlieb partner Lillian Tsu and associate Natalia Rezai were featured on the Public Company Series Podcast.

In this episode, Lillian and Natalia join Doug Chia to explore the expanding role of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.

They discuss how governance expectations have evolved since Sarbanes-Oxley and why director independence remains a foundational principle. The conversation also looks at how committees are becoming more proactive—using skills matrices, strengthening onboarding, and conducting more meaningful board evaluations to ensure boards remain effective.

Lillian and Natalia also examine the growing importance of shareholder engagement and the committee’s role in navigating shareholder activism, increasing ESG scrutiny, and the rapidly emerging risks and opportunities associated with AI.

Listen to the full podcast here.