Corporate
Aug. 5, 2020
California aims to lead the way again in diversity on boards
In 2018, California took the bold step to require a minimum number of women directors on the boards of California-based public companies. Now the Legislature is considering whether also to require those companies to have a minimum number of directors from underrepresented communities.
Teresa L. Johnson
Partner
Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP
Email: teresa.johnson@arnoldporter.com
Teresa is co-head of the firm's Capital Markets Transactions practice. Her practice includes advising corporations on corporate governance, securities and finance matters.
Amy V. Endicott
Senior Associate
Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP
Email: amy.endicott@arnoldporter.com
Amy represents clients in complex commercial litigation and international disputes.
In 2018, California took the bold step to require a minimum number of women directors on the boards of California-based public companies. Now the Legislature is considering whether also to require those companies to have a minimum number of directors from underrepresented communities, defined as African-American, Latino, Asian, Pacific Islander, Native American, Native Hawaiian, or Alaska Native. Assembly Bill 979, introduced by Chris Holden, Cristina Garcia, and Eloi...
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