Skip to main content
Practical Law Journal

Planning for Leadership Succession and Unexpected CEO Transitions

March 2016
Authors
Holly J. Gregory

In her regular column on corporate governance issues, Holly Gregory discusses the board’s role in leadership succession planning and provides a roadmap for an unexpected CEO departure.

View Article

Contacts

Gregory, Holly J.
Partner

Capabilities

Suggested News & Insights

Sidley Adds Corporate and Securities Partner Steven Przesmicki in San DiegoMarch 10, 2026
Press Releases
Delaware Supreme Court Upholds Section 144 Safe Harbor AmendmentsMarch 3, 2026
Enhanced Scrutiny
Delaware Supreme Court Upholds Section 144 Safe Harbor AmendmentsMarch 2, 2026
Corporate Governance Update
New York LLC Transparency Act Took Effect January 1, 2026; U.S.-Formed LLCs Exempt from Reporting ObligationsFebruary 25, 2026
M&A Update
Sidley Represents Great Lakes In Its US$1.5 Billion Acquisition by SaltchukFebruary 11, 2026
Announcements
Shareholder Engagement in Flux: Recent Developments and Practical ImplicationsFebruary 10, 2026
Enhanced Scrutiny