单日数百场！年度股东大会密集召开，见证律师喊累

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the busy period of annual shareholder meetings for listed companies in China, emphasizing the increased demand for legal witnesses at these meetings due to the high volume of events occurring simultaneously [2][4][8]. Group 1: Current Situation of Shareholder Meetings - The peak season for annual shareholder meetings has led to hundreds of meetings being held daily, with some law firms struggling to meet the demand for legal witnesses [4][8]. - As of May 15, 2024, a total of 2,255 listed companies had held their annual shareholder meetings, with significant spikes in meetings on specific days, such as 395 meetings on May 15 [5][8]. - The number of meetings is expected to increase further, with 571 companies scheduled for May 16 and 581 for May 20 [8]. Group 2: Role of Legal Witnesses - Lawyers play a crucial role in ensuring the legality of the shareholder meetings, including verifying shareholder qualifications and overseeing the voting process [4][5]. - Most legal witnesses are required to attend meetings in person, as remote witnessing was primarily a temporary measure during the pandemic [5][6]. - Some law firms, despite having a large number of lawyers, still face challenges in managing the logistics of attending multiple meetings across different locations [6][8].