Executive Compensation Challenges in 2026

2026 promises new challenges for executive compensation. Join our distinguished panel from Korn Ferry and Morgan Lewis for an insider’s look at executive compensation and a discussion on findings from Korn Ferry’s CEO compensation study.

Topics will include:

• Korn Ferry CEO compensation study results
• The continuing popularity of retention grants and mega grants
• Ever-changing laws with respect to noncompete covenants in equity grants
• New California law with respect to repayment of signing bonuses
• Expansion of 162(m) covered employees in 2027
• Potential changes to executive compensation disclosure
• Midstream modifications to performance-based awards

CLE credit in CA, DE, DC, FL, IL, MA, *NY, PA, TX, VA, and WA is currently pending approval. Credit in CT and NJ is pending approval (via reciprocity).

*This program qualifies for Newly Admitted Attorneys.

Those seeking CLE credit in any other state may be provided with a General Certificate of Attendance and may apply independently.