Part of the Zicklin Talks Business Webinar Series. Most public companies in the U.S. are incorporated in Delaware, where corporate law requires executives and boards to act in the best interests of the company and its shareholders. At the same time, today’s corporate leaders are stepping beyond the boardroom to engage in public debates on social and political issues. Elon Musk is a prominent example. His outspoken views, editorial decisions at X (formerly Twitter), and high-profile clashes with government agencies have influenced not just public opinion, but also stock prices and corporate strategy. This evolving landscape raises important questions for future business leaders, scholars, and citizens alike: When does a CEO’s personal expression cross the line into a breach of fiduciary duty? What are the legal and ethical limits of managerial free speech? In this webinar, Larry Zicklin and his guests will explore tensions between First Amendment rights and the legal duties of care and loyalty that govern corporate management. This discussion will be especially compelling as it will feature a renowned civil liberties advocate and a leading corporate attorney. We invite students, alumni, and faculty to join us for a timely and provocative discussion on the responsibilities and rights of corporate leaders in the public sphere. Larry Zicklin (BBA ’57) leads the conversation with Paul Roth, Senior Partner, McDermott Will & Schulte, and Burt Neuborne, Norman Dorsen Professor of Civil Liberties Emeritus, NYU Law School, and Founding Legal Director, Brennan Center for Justice. Dean Bruce Weber offers introductory remarks, and Associate Dean Gwendolyn Webb moderates the Q&A. Zicklin School of Business: zicklin.baruch.cuny.edu Zicklin Talks Business Webinar Series: https://zicklin.baruch.cuny.edu/zicklin-webinars/ #baruchcollege #zicklinbusiness #corporations