FW Cook | Executive Compensation Consulting

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Blog | September 9, 2025
Could Stock Options Make a Comeback?
By Michael J. Kenney, Erin Bass-Goldberg
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Blog | August 27, 2025
Glass Lewis Pay-for-Performance Methodology Update for 2026
By David Yang, Managing Director
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We serve clients domestically and internationally through our seven US offices and formal affiliations with leading consultancies FIT Remuneration in the UK and Pretium Partners in Asia.

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Insight and Perspective

Blog
July 21, 2025
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act and Its Impact on IRC Section 4960: What Tax-Exempt Organizations Need to Know

By Elaine Yim, Principal

Blog
July 2, 2025
Texas Enacts New Law Regulating Proxy Advisory Firms Advising Shareholders of Texas Companies

By Steven L. Cross, Bindu M. Culas

Blog
June 25, 2025
Executive Compensation Peer Groups: Why They Matter & How to Build Them

By Lauren Spencer, Jin Fu

Article
June 18, 2025
Tariffs, Targets and Transparency

By Corporate Board Member with FW Cook Thought Leadership By Alexa Kierzkowski and Metin Aksoy

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Events

Event | October 23, 2025
Las Vegas, NV
NASPP Conference & Exhibition
Compensation Accountability Tools: Beyond Clawbacks
By Matt Lum, Principal
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Event | September 19, 2025
Washington, D.C.
Corporate Board Member 21st Annual Boardroom Summit and Board Committee Peer Exchange
What 2025 Proxies Don’t Tell You
By Eric Henken, Managing Director
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Event | June 12, 2025
New York, NY
Outstanding Directors Exchange: Strategies for Lasting Leadership
Incentive Planning in Uncertain Times
By Metin Aksoy, Stephen Hom
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Event | June 11, 2025
Los Angeles, CA
Thrive 2025 by Morgan Stanley at Work
Designing Dynamic Performance Awards: Balancing Flexibility, Strategy and Long-Term Success
By Louis C. Taormina, Managing Director
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New York Office Helps Clean Up Central Park in Fall 2024

We believe in giving back to our communities. Our New York office recently helped with park maintenance.

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