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In the News
Bloomberg:
Shane Goodwin served as an expert witness in the federal government’s landmark U.S. v. Google antitrust trial, offering testimony on the risks of forced divestitures in digital markets. Drawing on his expertise in mergers, acquisitions, and corporate governance, Goodwin argued that compelled structural remedies could devalue assets and destabilize competition rather than restore it. His analysis underscores the SMU Corporate Governance Initiative’s growing national influence at the intersection of law, regulation, and market policy.
Fortune:
Shane Goodwin served as a Governance Advisor to Tesla’s Special Committee in developing Elon Musk’s historic performance-based compensation plan. In his Fortune commentary, Goodwin highlighted that the package exemplifies rigorous, shareholder-aligned governance by tying Musk’s rewards solely to ambitious market and operational milestones. His role underscores SMU Cox’s leadership in shaping best practices at the intersection of executive accountability, innovation, and long-term value creation.
Events
AIMI: All My Investments Live in Texas: Texas’ Emergence as a Leading International Finance Center
October 23, 2025 - Pecan Room at Old Parkland, 3819 Maple Avenue, Dallas, TX 75219
Dr. Goodwin joins a panel to discuss the growth of Texas as an economic financial center.
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2025 NACD Directors Summit
October 12-15, 2025 - Washington, D.C.