Michael Waters, a partner in the Corporate Practice Group in the Birmingham office, presented "Navigating Corporate Governance in a High‑Scrutiny Environment" at the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Alabama 2026 Corporate Counsel Conference on September 17, 2026, in Homewood, Alabama. During his presentation, Mike examined evolving governance challenges facing organizations, including board oversight, fiduciary duties, disclosure considerations, enterprise risk management, and stakeholder expectations. He also provided practical guidance about advising boards and executive leadership, strengthening governance processes, and mitigating legal, regulatory, and reputational risk.