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The Shifting Role of Proxy Advisors, and What Comes Next

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<p>Morrison Foerster partner Ryan Adams will be speaking at the Society for Corporate Governance’s Middle Atlantic Chapter Spring Conference on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 11:45 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. in Blank Rome’s Philadelphia offices.</p><p>Ryan will join fellow panelists Ken Bertsch of Broadridge Financial Solutions and Marc Lindsay of Jasper Street for a discussion on “<em>The Shifting Role of Proxy Advisors, and What Comes Next</em>.” The session will explore evolving dynamics in corporate governance and what companies should anticipate in the next phase of proxy advisory influence.</p><hr>

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<p>Ryan Adams is a Public Company Advisory & Governance partner in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. His practice focuses on securities regulation, SEC reporting and compliance, proxy and shareholder issues, corporate governance, and corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions. </p><p>Ryan’s deep SEC experience enables him to provide insightful counsel on federal securities laws, helping clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes and anticipate shifts impacting their business. Ryan’s informed and pragmatic approach to the industry’s most challenging securities issues has earned him widespread commendation.</p><h4>Professional Background</h4><p>Before entering private practice, Ryan served as an attorney in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance, in the Office of Chief Counsel and in Disclosure Operations. In the Office of Chief Counsel, he advised on issues arising under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and assisted with no-action letters. He also served as a member of the division’s Rule 14a-8 Shareholder Proposal Taskforce, including as a co-manager.</p><p>In Disclosure Operations, Ryan managed the comment letter process for numerous transactions, including IPOs, business combinations, proxy and information statements, and periodic and current reports.</p><h4>Thought Leadership and Recognition</h4><p>Ryan is a frequent speaker and author on securities law and corporate governance issues. Notably, he co-authors the Wolters Kluwer treatise chapter “E-Proxy, Electronic Communications, and Voting.” Ryan’s proficiency in the areas of securities regulation and governance has been recognized by <em>Best Lawyers</em>, naming him among the 2024 “Ones To Watch in America.”</p><h4>Professional Affiliations</h4><p>Ryan serves on the Board of Directors for the Society for Corporate Governance’s Mid-Atlantic Chapter. </p><h4>Education</h4><p>Ryan graduated cum laude from Loyola University Maryland with a B.A., and earned his J.D., also cum laude, from St. John’s University School of Law. At St. John’s, he served as a senior articles editor on the <em>St. John’s Law Review</em>, interned at the St. John’s Securities Arbitration Clinic representing underserved investors before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), and gained valuable experience as an intern at both the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York (EDNY) and the United States District Court for the EDNY.</p>

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Public Company Advisory & Governance

The Shifting Role of Proxy Advisors, and What Comes Next

14 May 2026 11:45 AM - 7:30 PM EDT