Corporate and Finance Attorney Kris Spreen Speaks at Activism and Shareholder Engagement Program Hosted by the Cleveland Chapter of the National Investor Relations Institute

Speaking Engagement

Cleveland, Ohio

Event Sponsor: National Investor Relations Institute

On June 23, 2026, Corporate and Finance Partner Kris Spreen spoke at the Activism and Shareholder Engagement Program hosted by the Cleveland Chapter of the National Investor Relations Institute

Chris was joined by fellow panelist Jim Chadwick, President at Ancora Alternatives, and panel moderator Steve Willoughby, Senior Vice President of Investor Relations, ESG, and Corporate Risk Management at Revvity. The interactive panel included:

• Insights on how companies can prepare for activist activity
• How to better understand shareholder dissatisfaction in today’s environment
• Gaining clarity on what investors are really seeking

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