Thought Leadership
The Weinberg Center advances corporate governance through original research, articles, media outreach, and speaking engagements. We also support external research with grants funded by generous donors and collaborate with academic and industry partners on joint projects. Our efforts help shape key developments in the field and spark important conversations around governance challenges.
Events
The Weinberg Center hosts a range of events to foster dialogue and share knowledge on corporate governance. Our forums include webinars, full-day symposia, and interdisciplinary programs with academic and professional partners, offering diverse perspectives and solutions to governance challenges.
Gratitude
We are deeply grateful to all our supporters, especially our namesake John L. Weinberg and his family. Their generosity, along with that of our donors and collaborators, enables us to lead conversations and create meaningful impact in corporate governance. We look forward to continued opportunities to grow this important work.
Over the past 25 years, the Weinberg Center’s success has been made possible by the generous support of our donors. Your contributions sustain our influential thought leadership, pioneering research, and valuable educational programs. As the field of corporate governance faces greater challenges than ever, the Weinberg Center aims to continue playing a leading role in addressing these issues.
Events
Call for Papers: 2026 Research Competition
March 6, 2026 – The Weinberg Center has released its call for papers ahead of its 2026 IRRCi Research Paper Competition, an annual event on the scholarly corporate governance calendar.
Tulane Institute 2026
March 20, 2026 – The 38th Annual Tulane University Corporate Law Institute to feature panel discussion about the shareholder proposal rule on its New Orleans campus. Panel to be chaired by Weinberg Center Director, Professor Lawrence A. Cunningham.
Shareholder Proposals and ESG
April 28, 2026 – The Weinberg Center will host a program entitled “Shareholder Proposals at the Crossroads: Boards, ESG, and the future of SEC Rule 14(a)-8.”
Buffett on Governance
May 1, 2026 – The Weinberg Center is planning a reception and panel entitled “Value Investing and Corporate Governance” in Omaha during the annual meeting of Berkshire Hathaway.
Distinguished Lecture
June 18, 2026 – The Annual Weinberg Distinguished Lecture will be presented during lunch in Wilmington. Save the date and look for details on the honoree, venue, and registration shortly.
RESOURCES
Quoted in the Media
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Talks & Lectures
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Commentary
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WEINBERG CENTER NEWS
ProMarket Ranks SB 21 Analysis #5
Director Cunningham’s analysis of Delaware’s Senate Bill 21 debate earns the #5 spot in ProMarket’s Top 10 Most Popular Articles of 2025.
Directors to Watch 2026: Lawrence A. Cunningham
Directors to Watch 2026: Lawrence A. Cunningham brings decades of expertise in corporate governance, legal scholarship, and board leadership to his roles at Markel Group and Constellation Software.
Historic Thesis by John L. Weinberg Published for the First Time
As part of the Center’s 25th anniversary celebrations, we are proud to share the first half of John L. Weinberg’s 1948 Princeton thesis on corporate directorship—available now on SSRN. Read the Thesis.
Warren Buffett Begins Succession Process at Berkshire
Warren Buffett Begins Succession Process at Berkshire | Lawrence Cunningham was in Omaha to witness Warren Buffett’s historic announcement of his retirement as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.