Directors’ Academy 2025

• New and experienced board directors of publicly-held and privately-held companies and nonprofits seeking insight and expert advice on the most pressing issues facing boards today, including directors’ legal risks, governance of new technologies, and geopolitical business risk.
• C-Level executives of publicly-held and privately-held companies and nonprofits that want to broaden their understanding of board service and responsibilities and learn how to more effectively raise legal risk issues with their boards.

• The Director's Academy provides a deep examination of corporate governance, AI, compliance, cybersecurity, accounting, DEI, activist investors, and the changing legal and regulatory landscape. 
• Participants come away with practical insights from government speakers on current regulatory matters as well as actionable, academic-backed research that takes a critical look at emerging legal liabilities for boards.  
• Board members get comprehensive in-depth insights on cutting-edge issues that impact the governance of enterprise and legal risk and financial performance.
• Attendees can expect to engage in dialogue with respected C-suite executives, experienced directors, regulators, and scholars from a variety of industries and fields. Participants can also connect during networking breaks, receptions, and meals.
• Participants can earn NACD Director recertification credits and lawyers can earn NY CLE credits.

• CLE credits for newly admitted and experienced attorneys
• NACD recertification credits
• PCCE Directors’ Certificate of Completion for each day attended
• Option to self-apply for CPE for IAPP certified attendees* 
• Networking lunches, breaks and specialized breakouts
• Continental breakfast, catered lunches, and networking receptions

NYU School of Law is committed to the availability of quality affordable CLE programs for its alumni community and members of the bar-at-large. Prospective attendees interested in obtaining financial aid for this program should contact Carolyn Pautz at crp283@nyu.edu. Written requests for financial aid should include applicant name, phone number, email address, employment status and recent employment history, along with a brief statement of financial need. All requests for financial aid will be kept confidential. Retroactive applications for those who sought CLEs will be considered for past Directors' Academies. Find out more information on eligibility.