As we enter 2026, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expected to continue its vigorous enforcement approach, with a focus on evolving market risks and regulatory priorities. Companies should be prepared for heightened scrutiny and anticipate developments that could impact compliance and risk management strategies in the year ahead.

Join McDermott Will & Schulte partners and former SEC lawyers as they share practical insights on what organizations should be monitoring now and planning for in the coming months.

Discussion topics will include:

• Key enforcement priorities and trends shaping the SEC’s agenda in 2026
• Areas of heightened enforcement risk for public company boards and management
• Recent enforcement actions involving public companies and auditors
• Evolving public company disclosure obligations, including controls, governance, and risk-factor disclosures
• Practical considerations for mitigating enforcement risk and responding to SEC inquiries

Continuing legal education (CLE) credit is pending. This topic is eligible for technology or cybersecurity-general credit, where available. McDermott Will & Schulte LLP is an approved provider and can provide credit in California, Illinois, and New York. McDermott Will & Schulte is a sponsor and will apply for credit in Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia when lawyers licensed in these jurisdictions are in attendance. We can issue reciprocal credit for lawyers licensed in Connecticut and New Jersey. For all other jurisdictions not listed, attendees will be provided with a Universal Certificate of Attendance that they may use to self-apply for CLE credit in their state of admission. Attendees should contact their state’s CLE board for current rules, regulations, and guidance.