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Corporate Governance

Board Meeting Summaries

Corporate attorneys spend hours manually synthesizing board meeting materials into comprehensive summaries that satisfy governance requirements and regulatory compliance. The process requires careful attention to resolutions, vote counts, and corporate actions while maintaining accuracy across multiple source documents.

Automation ROI

Time savings at a glance

Manual workflow3.5 hoursAverage time your team spends by hand
With CaseMark8 minutesDelivery time with CaseMark automation
EfficiencySave 26.3x time with CaseMark

The Problem

Corporate attorneys spend hours manually synthesizing board meeting materials into comprehensive summaries that satisfy governance requirements and regulatory compliance. The process requires careful attention to resolutions, vote counts, and corporate actions while maintaining accuracy across multiple source documents. Delays in preparing these critical records can impact filing deadlines and shareholder communications.

The CaseMark Solution

CaseMark automatically generates thorough, compliant board meeting summaries from your meeting materials in minutes. Our AI extracts key decisions, resolutions, vote counts, and corporate actions while organizing everything into professional documentation ready for your corporate minute book. Spend less time on documentation and more time advising clients on strategic governance matters.

What you'll receive

Meeting Metadata (date, time, location, attendees, quorum status)
Attendance Record (directors present/absent, officers, guests)
Conflicts of Interest Disclosures
Agenda Items Summary (discussions, decisions, actions)
Resolutions Passed (resolution text, vote counts)
Significant Corporate Actions
Committee Reports and Recommendations
Tabled Matters and Future Items
Executive Session Notes
Next Meeting Date and Adjournment

Document requirements

Required

  • Meeting Minutes

Optional

  • Board Presentations
  • Board Resolutions
  • Committee Reports
  • Supporting Documents

Perfect for

Corporate attorneys managing governance compliance
In-house counsel at public and private companies
Corporate secretaries responsible for board records
Law firm associates handling corporate matters
General counsel overseeing board documentation

Also useful for

This workflow is applicable across multiple practice areas and use cases

Corporate General95% relevant

Corporate attorneys need to maintain comprehensive board meeting records for general corporate compliance, governance oversight, and documenting key business decisions across all corporate matters.

Board meeting summaries are fundamental to all corporate legal work, providing essential documentation for corporate actions, resolutions, and compliance requirements that span beyond just governance-specific matters.

Public companies must maintain detailed board meeting records for SEC compliance, disclosure requirements, and documenting material decisions affecting securities and capital markets activities.

Securities regulations require meticulous documentation of board decisions regarding offerings, disclosures, and material corporate actions, making board meeting summaries critical for regulatory compliance and audit trails.

M&A transactions require comprehensive board meeting documentation to evidence proper authorization of deals, approval of transaction terms, and fulfillment of fiduciary duties during due diligence and closing.

Board resolutions and meeting minutes are essential M&A documents that prove corporate authority to enter transactions and are routinely requested in due diligence processes.

Non-profit organizations must maintain detailed board meeting records to demonstrate compliance with tax-exempt status requirements, proper governance, and accountability to stakeholders and regulatory bodies.

IRS regulations and state non-profit laws require thorough documentation of board decisions, making board meeting summaries essential for maintaining tax-exempt status and demonstrating proper governance.

VC and PE portfolio companies need organized board meeting documentation to track investor rights, board composition requirements, approval thresholds, and key strategic decisions required under investment agreements.

Investment agreements typically mandate specific board governance procedures and documentation requirements, making systematic board meeting summaries crucial for compliance with investor rights and reporting obligations.

Frequently asked questions

Q

What documents do I need to create a board meeting summary?

A

At minimum, you need the meeting minutes or notes. For more comprehensive summaries, you can also upload board presentations, resolutions, committee reports, and supporting documents like financial statements. CaseMark will synthesize all materials into a single, organized summary that captures the complete scope of the meeting.

Q

How does CaseMark ensure the summary meets corporate governance requirements?

A

CaseMark follows established corporate governance documentation standards, capturing all essential elements including meeting metadata, attendee lists, quorum verification, resolution language, vote counts, and significant corporate actions. The output is formatted as a professional corporate document suitable for inclusion in your minute book and regulatory filings. You maintain full control to review and edit the summary before finalizing.

Q

Can the summary include details about executive sessions?

A

Yes, CaseMark can note the occurrence and general subject matter of executive sessions. However, it respects attorney-client privilege and confidentiality by not disclosing privileged communications unless you specifically provide that instruction. You have complete control over what information is included in the final summary.

Q

How long does it take to generate a board meeting summary?

A

CaseMark typically generates a comprehensive board meeting summary in approximately 8 minutes, compared to the 3-4 hours required for manual preparation. The exact time depends on the volume and complexity of meeting materials, but you'll see dramatic time savings regardless of meeting size.

Q

Is the output suitable for corporate records and shareholder distribution?

A

Absolutely. CaseMark produces professional, minute book-ready documentation that satisfies legal recordkeeping requirements while remaining accessible for shareholders, officers, and other stakeholders. The summary uses clear, precise language appropriate for corporate records and can be distributed as-is or customized to your specific formatting preferences.