Partner Spotlight:

Beth Sasfai

Partner, Cooley LLP

What are some developing issues your business thinks board directors should be prepared for?

  • Heightened scrutiny of board quality and effectiveness.
  • Doubling down on demands for enhanced sustainability reporting and environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) skills in the boardroom.
  • Expectations for board oversight of artificial intelligence (AI).

What are your top three tips for directors to ensure they are well-prepared for tomorrow’s challenges?

  • Commit to ongoing learning around AI, cryptocurrency, and ESG to fulfill their rapidly expanding oversight role.
  • Foster a culture of open dissent.
  • Encourage regular board turnover and great succession planning.

What are three ways your business can provide value for board directors?

  • Prospective counseling on risk management, disclosure, and other sensitive compliance matters.
  • Advising on fiduciary duties and best practices for overseeing corporate purpose, sustainability, and ESG matters.
  • Developing up-to-date governance protocols to comply with evolving regulatory requirements to help you stay abreast of best practices.

What’s your favorite way to foster meaningful connections with others?

Good food, great wine, relaxed conversation.

What does your ideal day look like when you’re not working?

Hanging on a secluded beach in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, with a book and no smartphone.