An Introduction to Viewpoint Diversity Shareholder Proposals

22 Tenn. J. Bus. L. (2021)

24 Pages Posted: 24 Nov 2021

Date Written: March 29, 2021

Abstract

In this Article, I provide a primer on viewpoint diversity shareholder proposals. Following the Introduction, the Article proceeds into Part II which provides a brief overview of shareholder proposals. Such proposals have been described as having “transformed the corporate landscape in the U.S.” over the last 30 years. Part III explains the need for viewpoint diversity proposals. Part IV provides some examples of viewpoint diversity proposals, including proposals related to (1) protection of employees, (2) selection of board and related members, and (3) viewpoint discrimination in policymaking. Part V provides concluding remarks.

Keywords: corporate governance, viewpoint diversity

Suggested Citation

Padfield, Stefan J., An Introduction to Viewpoint Diversity Shareholder Proposals (March 29, 2021). 22 Tenn. J. Bus. L. (2021), Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3944809

Stefan J. Padfield (Contact Author)

University of Akron School of Law ( email )

150 University Ave.
Akron, OH 44325-2901
United States

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