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In today's environment, no industry is immune from claims of
workplace harassment. Allegations can not only tarnish a
company's — and a board's — reputation, and
impair shareholder value, but also imperil a company's
existence. And when allegations do arise, it's essential that
boards act quickly.
Doreen Lilienfeld, Global Head of Shearman & Sterling's
Governance & Advisory Group and Head of the Healthcare Industry
Group, provides a thoughtful approach to addressing sexual
harassment claims at the board level in this article, published in
Bio Century.
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