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Legal issues affecting boards in 2021

February 11, 2021

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While boards in 2021 continue to navigate the pandemic and social injustice, there are still several past, present and future legal/compliance issues that remain at the forefront of board agendas. Which legal topics should be on the radar of board members and corporate secretaries? In this episode, Katie Martin, Partner & Board Chair for Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, discusses what issues will impact boards and boardrooms in 2021:

What legal considerations should boards focus on among hot-button topics like ESG, diversity and human capital management?
What legal implications can boards expect around cyber risk?
How might the Biden Administration influence the board's legal awareness?