The Name of the Board Game is “Diversity” – Practical Guidance on Corporate Board Requirements

As jurisdictions enact laws requiring corporate board gender and racial diversity, are you ready to advise your clients on best practices to implement and maintain such diversity? Read this important practice note from Ellen Holloman of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP.

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