Guy Lawson

Guy has substantial legal experience in securities and corporate law. He routinely advises C-suite executives on transactions and regulatory compliance and counsels boards of directors of public and private companies on governance matters. His work involves complex business transactions requiring unique and creative solutions. He excels at putting all of his experience to work, taking into consideration the implications of each transaction or matter as it pertains to the overall interests of his clients. He develops long and trusted relationships with his clients, which allows him to fully understand their businesses so he can represent them efficiently and effectively.

Education

Creighton University (J.D., Magna Cum Laude, 1986)
Valdosta State University (B.A., 1976)

Admissions

Nebraska (1986)
New York (2007)

News

August 21, 2025

McGrath North Recognized in the 32nd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®

McGrath North is proud to announce that it has achieved significant recognition by Best Lawyers® in their 2026 edition. This year, 47 of our attorneys have been honored across 61 distinct practice areas in The Best Lawyers in America®, and 14 of our attorneys have been recognized in The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® across 21 practice groups. This recognition showcases the firm’s deep expertise and commitment to delivering exceptional legal services, as well as highlighting the exceptional abilities and potential of our emerging leaders in the legal field.

Publications

01/04/2007

The New SEC Compensation Reporting Rules

The SEC on August 11 issued the final rules for amendments to the disclosure requirements for executive and director compensation. The adopting release is 436 pages in length. The new rules are intended to make proxy statements easier to understand (“plain english”) with a clearer picture of executive compensation. This memorandum summarizes the key elements of the new rules, highlighting changes from current reporting requirements.

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