Corporate Governance

Our Firm is deeply committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards and complying with our regulatory and legal obligations, and has entrusted our Board of Directors to oversee the activities of the Company carried out by the management and employees of Jefferies throughout the world. The Board provides the framework for our businesses and conduct, and guides us in accordance with evolving legal requirements and governance practices.

The Board has adopted policies to support best practices with respect to corporate governance, and regularly reviews our principles and other aspects of governance as necessary and in light of current practices The Board always acts in the long-term interest of the shareholders and integrity of the Firm, as well as recognizing the valid interest of the Firm's clients, employees and shareholders.

Board of Directors
Committees & Charters
Corp Governance Documents

Board of Directors
Members of the Board of Directors come from diverse backgrounds, each with a deep understanding of the Firm's business and industry, a reputation for integrity, and extensive experience in positions requiring the demonstration of responsibility and leadership roles in the company or institutions with which they are or have been affiliated. The Board is comprised of primarily independent directors.

W. Patrick Campbell Richard G. Dooley Brian P. Friedman Richard B. Handler

Robert E. Joyal Frank J. Macchiarola Michael T. O'Kane

Committees & Charters
To assist in carrying out its duties, the Board has three committees comprised of independent directors: an Audit Committee, a Compensation Committee and a Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee.

	Audit Committee
	Compensation Committee
	Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee
	Committee Composition

Corporate Governance Documents
The Board has adopted Corporate Governance Guidelines to define and guide its activities as well as a Code of Ethics & Conduct to guide the behavior and practices of the Firm's employees.

	Corporate Governance Guidelines
	Code of Ethics