Understanding the Securities Laws 2026

This two-day program is tailored to provide an introduction of the U.S. securities laws and the fundamentals of securities laws practice, as well as to give pragmatic guidance for securities lawyers practicing in today’s public and private securities markets. 

Our faculty of experts will not only dive into the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 but will address the regulatory basis for the governing rules and balance the discussion with real-world best practices. Panels will also discuss issues related to SEC reporting, regulatory changes and rule proposals, and how the securities laws apply to mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions. 

After completing this program, participants will be able to:

• Better understand the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

• Implement best practices for working with the SEC, drafting registration statements, disclosure to securities analysts and press, and more

• Apply lessons learned from pertinent litigation and SEC enforcement actions

• Know what to be on the lookout for when approaching due diligence and disclosure obligations when registering securities or advising clients on periodic reporting

• Anticipate and identify the legal and ethical considerations that arise in securities law practice