Speaker and Session Chair Information

2027 Securities Regulation Institute Welcome

Along with Institute Chair David Lynn and Vice Chair Keir Gumbs, it’s my pleasure to welcome you as a speaker for the 54th Annual Securities Regulation Institute. We are thrilled to be welcoming you to the Hotel del Coronado!

This page has been designed to provide all of the information you will need to know about the program and your participation.

The Steering and Planning Committees take great pride in providing one of the most interesting and relevant securities and corporate law conferences, and we are grateful for your support and participation.

Please do not hesititate to reach out with any questions or comments.

Shilpa Gokhale
Assistant Dean of Executive Education
Office of Executive and Professional Education
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
shilpa.gokhale@law.northwestern.edu
312-503-8457

Maryann Wou
Director, Professional & Continuing Legal Education
Office of Executive and Professional Education
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
maryann.wou@law.northwestern.edu
312-503-0192

What’s Here

You’ll find details on the bulleted topics below: 

Institute Location, Schedule, and Registration

The Securities Regulation Institute will be held at the Hotel del Coronado located at 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118. 

As a speaker, you will receive complimentary registration for the Institute and are welcome to attend as much of the Institute as you would like.

View the online schedule.

Speaker Survey

You should have the following items ready before completing the survey.

  • Biography (for returning speakers, if you intend to replace the one on file)
  • Headshot (for returning speakers, if you intend to replace the one on file)
  • Hotel check in/out dates (knowing travel plans may not be confirmed and reservations may change)

COMPLETE THE SPEAKER SURVEY HERE

Speaker Bios and Photos

The Institute materials and marketing will contain a professional biography and headshot of each speaker. If you have recently spoken at one of our Institutes, the biography and photo we have on file have been emailed to you. If you are satisfied with them, you can indicate that on the survey above. 

**Please note that we are limiting the length of each biography to 200 words, equivalent to one half page. If you have any questions, please reach out to Winnie Zhu directly.**

New biographies and photos can also be submitted on the survey. The sketch should be 200 words (approximately a half-page) in length and should describe career, public service, and educational highlights. Note that Northwestern Law may edit bios to ensure consistent form (e.g. capitalization, degrees earned) and length. 

Speaker Dinner Information

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2027
Location TBD

Press

Press ARE allowed to attend our Institutes. They are required to register in advance like any other attendee and their name badge will identify them as press. Any members of the press that do attend will not have access to the virtual platform where materials are housed or any session recordings.

If any members of the press are registered, we will send you a list of their names and organizations the week prior to the Institute.

Hotel Accommodations and Travel Policy for General Speakers

We appreciate the time and effort you contribute to the Institute and thank you for your understanding of our travel expense guidelines. With your support, we are able to provide a high-quality and affordable educational event.

Accommodations: The Institute has reserved a block of guest rooms for speakers at the Hotel Del Coronado. The standard room charges of $409 per night + taxes and resort fee will be billed directly to Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. Please note that the Institute will cover up to two nights at the hotel for each speaker.

If you want a special room or room category we are happy to work with the hotel to secure the room if it is available; however, additional charges for the upgraded room will be your personal responsibility. Other charges such as movies, refreshments, and stays beyond two nights are also your responsibility.

Please indicate on the speaker survey whether you will need a room, the type of room you would like, and the date(s) you will be staying. 

The hotel traditionally sells out for this event and it is important that we be made aware of your accommodation needs as soon as possible. Please do not book your own room; we will work with the hotel directly on behalf of all our speakers.

Meals: A separate breakfast for all speakers will be hosted each day, and lunch is also provided each day of the Institute. The Institute also hosts a dinner for speakers on Tuesday evening. The dinner is a wonderful time to relax and enjoy the company of your peers. You will be asked to RSVP to the speaker dinner closer to the Institute.

Other Expenses: Air travel, outside meals, car rental, and other transportation will not be reimbursed.

Hotel Accommodations and Travel Policy for Judges, Academics, and Regulators

The Institute is host-paid for government regulators, judges, and academics. We appreciate the time and effort you contribute to the Institute and thank you for your understanding of our travel expense guidelines. With your support, we are able to provide a high-quality and affordable educational event.

Accommodations: The Institute has reserved a block of guest rooms for speakers at the Hotel Del Coronado. The standard room charges of $409 per night + taxes and resort fee will be billed directly to Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. Please note that the Institute will cover up to two nights at the hotel for each speaker.

If you want a special room or room category we are happy to work with the hotel to secure the room if it is available; however, additional charges for the upgraded room will be your personal responsibility. Other charges such as movies, refreshments, and stays beyond three nights are also your responsibility.

Please indicate on the speaker survey whether you will need a room, the type of room you would like, and the date(s) you will be staying. 

The hotel traditionally sells out for this event and it is important that we be made aware of your accommodation needs as soon as possible. Please do not book your own room; we will work with the hotel directly on behalf of all our speakers.

Meals: A separate breakfast for all speakers will be hosted each day, and lunch is also provided each day of the Institute. The Institute also hosts a dinner for speakers on Tuesday evening. You will be asked to RSVP to the speaker dinner closer to the Institute.

Reasonable expenses for meals not provided at the Institute will also be reimbursed as necessary. Dinner costs are limited to $65 per person (including taxes & tips).

Air Travel: We ask that you arrange your own transportation/flights to and from the Institute. Please email Winnie Zhu prior to booking to confirm costs. Following the conclusion of the Institute, you will need to provide a receipt and/or invoice of your flight purchase to be reimbursed.

Please note that the Institute does not reimburse first class or business class travel expenses. Should you choose to fly in these categories, we will reimburse a maximum of $500.

Car Rental and Ground Transportation: The Institute does not reimburse the cost of car rentals. Reasonable ground transportation will be reimbursed, but is limited to $50 each way.

Receipts: The University requires an original receipt for any reimbursable expenses exceeding $40. To receive reimbursement for your incidental expenses after the Institute, please email your receipts to Winnie Zhu. You will be notified when your reimbursement has been approved. Payment can be expected within 1–2 weeks following this notice. If you do not receive payment within 1–2 weeks, please reach out to Winnie Zhu.

CLE Materials

Substantive written materials for each session are required by most states in order to grant continuing legal education credits. They are important components of the program, and ones that our participants highly value during and beyond the event.

We require that each session has at least one document related to your topic submitted and several documents are encouraged. Examples include journal articles and client briefs. They should contain full citations to all authorities in the area whether you expect to discuss them in detail or not. While all speakers are encouraged to contribute, the primary responsibility for collection of written materials for panel sessions falls to the Session Chair or Moderator.

Documents should be emailed to Winnie Zhu by Wednesday, January 13, 2027, to allow us adequate time to produce a complete set of materials, and ensure yours are included on the virtual platform. We provide each attendee, as well as speakers, a link to these documents prior to the start of the Institute. If you have questions about the type of documents that are appropriate please contact Shilpa Gokhale.

Please note: we will not have access to printing facilities during the event, so please prepare any printed materials you want ahead of time. 

PowerPoint Presentations

Preparation and submission of PowerPoint presentations are the responsibility of the Session Chair for panel sessions and the Primary Speaker for other session formats.

  • Each session should create a one-slide basic outline (at minimum) for your presentation to help provide attendees with a guide through the session content. Please use our PowerPoint Template (coming soon) to ensure consistency. Do not add any additional logos or firm identification. If it makes sense to have a more substantive PowerPoint presentation for your session, you are welcome to create one.

  • We are also asking each session to incorporate at least one Slido question in your presentation to increase audience engagement. Please insert a slide in your PowerPoint presenation with the poll question (and any answer choices).

  • The following polling questions are available in Slido:
    • Multiple choice
    • True or false/yes or no
    • Ranking topics (i.e. from best to worst)
    • Q&A during or at the end of the session
    • Creating a word cloud before/during/after the session

Please submit your PowerPoint presentation with your Slido question(s) to Winnie Zhu by Wednesday, January 13, 2027.

PowerPoint files will be loaded onto our computer prior to the Institute. We cannot accommodate speakers’ laptops for presenting.

Planning Call(s)

Your Session Chair/Moderator (if applicable) will schedule one or more planning calls prior to the Institute to discuss roles, responsibilities, and overall direction of the session. 

Continuing Legal Education Credit

If you wish to earn CLE credit, please complete the online Program Evaluation and CLE Form that will be available in the virtual platform once the Institute begins and indicate which session(s) you attended. Please submit one form to cover your entire attendance at the event. Please do not fill it out multiple times or submit separate forms for each day. A link to the form will also be emailed to you following the conclusion of the Institute.

If you wish to earn teaching credit, simply check the speaker box on the form so we may properly calculate that session and follow up with the appropriate certificate(s). Any specific MCLE questions may be addressed to staff at the Institute.

Attire

Business casual attire is recommended, however, please check with your moderator or session chair for panel consistency.

Permission to Record/Photograph

Photographs and/or video will be taken at the Institute. These photos are for Northwestern Law use only and may appear on our website, social media outlets, and other promotional materials.

By virtue of your participation as a speaker, you agree to usage of your likeness in such media. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let Shilpa know.