Academic Conferences, Symposia & Roundtables

Eugene F. Murphy, former Vice Chairman and Executive Officer of the General Electric Company, in conjunction with the General Electric Company, endowed this bi-annual conference on corporate law in memory of his late parents.  The Eugene P. and Delia S. Murphy Conference on Corporate Law features scholarly presentations and commentary from leading national academics and renowned practitioners, together with vigorous discussions of the cutting-edge issues raised in the presentations.

In addition to his positions at GE, Mr. Murphy held a number of executive roles in the aerospace and telecommunications fields. He also served on the Board of Directors of several major public corporations. At his retirement from GE in 1999, Mr. Murphy was honored for his strength of character and uncompromising demand for the highest of standards;”Eugene F. Murphy epitomizes the first and most important of GE values: integrity.”

Emerging Issues in Corporate Governance                                                                May 2012

Roundtables bring together individuals with diverse views and from a variety of perspectives to debate controversial issues in an academic setting that not only values creativity and innovation, but also remains independent from the demands of business, the pressures of clients, and the interests of constituents. Participants include members of the academy, the practice of law, the business community, regulatory organizations, and the judiciary.