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Corporate Board Services: Ask These Questions Now, Avoid Risk Later

December 1, 2018October 16, 2018 by Olga

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This article was written by Olga Mack, originally published on Above the Law. Corporate board service is a career goal for many professionals — and it’s definitely attainable with hard work and strategy. But your dream corporate board seat may come with new and unfamiliar risks. Before joining a board, it…

How More Women Can Serve on Corporate Boards

November 15, 2018October 16, 2018 by Olga

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This interview was originally published by The Guild, a face-to-face networking platform for women, on Medium. In our series of interviews with some of this year’s SERENDIPITY hosts, we met with Olga V. Mack, who teaches you how to successfully serve as a corporate board member, advice on switching careers, and the…

Beginning Your Board Service Journey: Opportunities Beyond Nonprofits

November 1, 2018October 16, 2018 by Olga

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This article was written by Olga Mack, originally published on Above the Law. I do a lot of speaking to professionals, including lawyers, about demystifying board service. No matter how often I speak, the same questions often come up. One of the most common is: “Is serving on a nonprofit board…

State’s New Quota for Women on Corporate Boards Could Move the Needle on Diversity

October 15, 2018October 16, 2018 by Olga

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This excerpt is from an article was originally published on Law.com. A bill signed into law this week by Gov. Jerry Brown has made gender diversity on company boards not just a moral issue, but a legal one for companies in California. Olga Mack, the vice president of Quantstamp Inc., founder of Women Serve…

Governor Brown Signs Senate Bill 826

October 4, 2018October 4, 2018 by Kacee Taylor

Kacee Taylor

WE DID IT! Governor Brown signed SB826 that amends the California Corporations Code to require public companies headquartered in California to have a minimum number of female directors on their board of directors. This is groundbreaking news and Women Serve on Boards is extremely proud and excited to have helped with…

Women Serve on Boards Urges Governor Brown to Sign Senate Bill 826

September 26, 2018October 4, 2018 by Olga

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Read the letter that Women Serve on Boards sent to Governor Brown urging him to sign that would require all public corporations in California to have at least one-woman director on their boards by December 31, 2019 and by December 31, 2021 at least two women for boards of five directors…

The Importance of Being Your Own Advocate

September 1, 2018May 29, 2018 by Olga

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This article was written by Rob Williams, originally published in the Corporate Counsel Business Journal (CCBJ). When it comes to being the CEO of your career, one size does not fit all, according to a panel of GCs and C-suite executives. APART OF OUR ongoing Women in Business & Law series,…

This Is What Needs To Change About Corporate Board Service

August 15, 2018May 29, 2018 by Olga

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This article was written by Olga Mack, originally published on Above the Law. Notes to my (legal) self.

Women Serve on Boards Speaks at Dropbox

August 1, 2018May 29, 2018 by Kacee Taylor

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Olga Mack and Kacee Taylor had the privilege of speaking at Dropbox HQ to a room packed full of men and women interested in learning about board service. They discussed how to prepare for one's board journey and some initial steps to take before starting. Special thanks to Jessica Chang…

On Motherhood, Advocacy, and Changing the World

July 15, 2018May 29, 2018 by Olga

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This article was originally published on The Expat Woman. As Mother’s Day approaches, we are excited to chat with Olga V. Mack, an incredible professional and mother. Olga V. Mack is a startup advisor, nationally-recognized author, public speaker, an award-winning general counsel, women’s advocate, and entrepreneur. She is an inspiration and…

Why Women on Boards Matter

June 30, 2018May 29, 2018 by Cathrin Stickney

Cathrin Stickney

The past year has seen women make strides toward gender parity in many sectors, including business, politics, and Hollywood, to name just a few. But although we are making progress in many areas, the biggest gender gaps are still at the top, especially in the board and C-suite levels. Women…

Is Government Board Service For You? Consider These 4 Key Benefits

June 15, 2018May 28, 2018 by Olga

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This article was written by Olga Mack, originally published on Above the Law. From women to scientists to millennials(and professionals who are all three!), more and more groups are getting involved in government. Although not everyone is eager to run for office, there is another way to get involved that is less intensive, but just…

Olga Testifies Before the California Senate Judiciary Committee

May 29, 2018May 29, 2018 by Kacee Taylor

Kacee Taylor

Women Serve on Boards' founder, Olga Mack, testified before the California Senate Judiciary Committee in support of Senate Bill 984. In the testimony, she discussed the benefits of women serving on government boards and giving them leadership opportunities. Her key points included: One: Government service often garners public visibility and may…

Women Serve on Boards’ Newsletter (May 2018)

May 29, 2018May 30, 2018 by Kacee Taylor

Kacee Taylor

Stay up to date with all of Women Serve on Boards’ progress. We just released another newsletter featuring Olga's testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Kacee and Olga's visit to Dropbox, and more tips on how to develop your strategic plan for joining a Board.

It’s Not Just You: Opportunities For Women Are Rare

May 15, 2018March 11, 2018 by Olga

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Notes to my (legal) self.

You’re In The Room, Now What? 7 More Board Diversity Arguments For In-House Counsel

May 1, 2018March 11, 2018 by Olga

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This article was written by Olga Mack, originally published on Above the Law. As I discussed in my previous article, in-house counsel wield the unique power of being in the same room as their CEOs and chairpersons. In addition to their roles as attorneys and risk managers, many in-house counsel are also decision makers…

You’re In The Room, Now What? 7 Board Diversity Arguments For In-House Counsel

April 15, 2018March 11, 2018 by Olga

Olga

This article was written by Olga Mack, originally published on Above the Law. In-house counsel wield the unique power of being in the same room as their CEOs and chairpersons. In addition to their roles as attorneys and risk managers, many in-house counsel are also decision makers and influencers. Because in-house…

Everything I Need To Know About Being On A Fortune 500 Board I Learned In 7th Grade

March 30, 2018March 11, 2018 by Olga

Olga

Some may say the hardest part about 7th grade is dealing with social pressures from your peers. Everyone is beginning to explore who they are and who they might want to be. This time period includes friends coming and going as well as interests in others beyond friends. Finding one's…

Women Serve on Boards Helps with California Senate Bill 984 to Ensure Gender Parity on Government Boards and Commissions

March 15, 2018 by Olga

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Final-Fact Sheet SB 984 Women on Boards

Women Serve on Boards’ Panel at the Women’s Leadership Summit

March 12, 2018March 12, 2018 by Olga

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Women Serve on Boards is hosting a panel at The Expat Woman's EMPOWERED - Women's Leadership Summit on March 24. This exciting one-day summit will bring together over 1,000 phenomenal leaders, influencers, innovators and rising stars from a range of professions, on the occasion of International Women’s Day and Women’s…

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