October’s guest speaker was Ryan Lance, Chairman and CEO of ConocoPhillips, one of the world’s largest independent gas exploration and production companies. The Texas-based company has a market capitalization of about $65 billion and employs more than 18,000 worldwide. Mr. Lance discussed the Continue Reading
Christopher Mayer interviewed on News 12
Christopher Mayer, interviewed on News 12 New Jersey's weekly show "Power & Politics," said the Department of Labor's proposed changes to the white collar overtime rules will cost New Jersey businesses time and money, as they decide whether to pay more workers overtime, raise salaries to keep Continue Reading
Interviewed on News 12 New Jersey’s weekly television show on what New Jersey businesses can expect from the Department of Labor’s proposed changes to overtime rules
News 12 New Jersey, Power & Politics. Continue Reading
Kevin A. Plank, Chairman and CEO of Under Armour Discusses the State of His Company
June’s guest speaker was Kevin A. Plank, Chairman and CEO of Under Armour, one of the world’s most successful performance footwear, apparel and equipment makers. Mr. Plank spoke about his company’s growth from a specialty T-shirt line headquartered in his grandmother’s Georgetown basement into a Continue Reading
Tiffany Stevens appeared on Connecticut’s Fox TV’s public affairs show discussing the Innocence Fund
Tiffany Stevens appeared on the Stan Simpson Show, which covers public affairs, discussing her work with the Connecticut Innocence Fund and its work lending money to recently exonerated and released inmates to cover their basic living expenses until they receive an award from the state. Click to Continue Reading
Cyber Risks Facing Utilities and Other Businesses Today
Wylie Donald, a partner in the Insurance Coverage group at McCarter & English, counsels and litigates on insurance coverage and environmental matters. In this video, Wylie discusses the need to be proactive when it comes to managing your cybersecurity. Cyber threats present specific risks to Continue Reading
Mark Parker, CEO of Nike, Inc. Discusses What Drives Nike’s Global Mission
Our guest speaker is Mark Parker, CEO of Nike, Inc., the world's leading innovator in athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories. Mr. Parker describes his 35-year career with Nike — from his first job as a footwear designer in Nike’s Exeter, NH, facility in 1979 to becoming only the third Continue Reading
Adam Silver, Commissioner of the NBA
Our guest speaker is Adam Silver, newly appointed commissioner of the NBA. In his first formal address as commissioner, Mr. Silver discusses the impact of mobile devices and social media on the NBA’s fan base, how the use of new technologies can spur growth, and the NBA’s strategy for becoming the Continue Reading
Bill McDermott, Co-CEO of SAP
Our guest speaker is Bill McDermott, Co-CEO of SAP, a leading provider of enterprise application software, with a reported total global revenue of more than 22 Billion in 2012. Mr. McDermott is the first American CEO of SAP. Mr. McDermott discusses his rise from Delicatessen operator to CEO and the Continue Reading