About Us
Latham’s Public Company & Board Insights hub brings together practical, actionable resources for today’s management teams and boards, drawn from the collective knowledge and experience of the firm’s market-leading public company practice teams.
Latham serves as primary outside counsel for corporate governance and securities matters for hundreds of public companies — from those that have recently filed to global market leaders.
We are at home in the boardroom counseling corporate directors, officers, and senior management on the full range of corporate governance matters that companies and their leadership encounter.
We advise boards on legal strategy as well as regulatory and disclosure requirements, including SEC matters, stock exchange compliance, and foreign private issuer guidance. We routinely support clients in preparing proxy statements and earnings releases, conducting annual shareholder meetings, and filing current and periodic reports (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K). We help boards stay ahead of the curve on ESG strategy and reporting. Our fully integrated team of Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits lawyers bring an unparalleled view of the most challenging issues that arise in any industry around the world.
Our US-based National Office, a unique asset in the legal industry, is staffed by a centralized team of former SEC senior officials and top-ranked corporate lawyers, delivering unrivaled insights and sophisticated advice in real time on the most complex securities issues public companies face.
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Matter Highlights
Latham & Watkins Advises Independence Realty Trust on Addition of New Independent Board Member, Craig Macnab
Recognition
San Diego Business Journal Women of Influence in Law — Colleen Smith
This prestigious honor highlights her exceptional leadership and impressive record of success helping clients prevent and navigate complex litigation matters.
Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits Partner Named Among Most Influential Women Lawyers in Los Angeles
Julie Crisp honored by the Los Angeles Business Journal for her exemplary practice and commitment to community.
Latham Leads the Rankings in Chambers USA 2024 Guide
Firm received the most practice and individual rankings for the tenth consecutive year.