Emerging state board diversity laws encourage proactive approach
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Jaclyn Jaeger2020-11-03T16:40:00
As more states enact statutes that directly address diversity in the boardroom, corporate boards that have not already done so would be wise to begin strategizing their diversity efforts now.
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