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The underrepresentation of women in the top executive ranks of U.S. corporations is well-documented. Less understood is what happens after women reach the C-suite: Do they keep these jobs as long as men?
Our research examines this question in depth, …
Over the past few decades, chief executive officer (CEO) pay has risen spectacularly, as has debate regarding why this has occurred and whether policy should or can correct it. Yet one glaring fact about the C-Suite eludes much of the …
In a recent piece, I argue that corporate leaders should not shy away from making a public statement if they believe it is the right thing to do and consistent with the corporation’s values.[1]
The opportunities to speak are …
When the markets go haywire, as they appear to be doing now, stock prices cease to provide useful signals about corporate value or the performance of the men and women in the C-suite. This is a major problem for the …
Just as the Mamas & the Papas pioneered the folk-rock scene of the 1960s as one of the first truly gender diverse music group, their native state of California is breaking ground for increased board gender diversity in the United …
As organizations continue to evolve and grow, so too does the role of the general counsel. Recent, diverse developments underscore how general counsel are no longer just corporate lawyers but also essential executive officers.
These developments include the emergence and …
When high-profile cases of fraud make the news, we often focus our attention on the CEO or other C-suite executives, asking what signs were missed and how we might better anticipate who might commit fraud. Academics have researched the characteristics …