Nell Minow On Why Only Corporate Governance Can Save the World

The former president and founder of Institutional Shareholder Services, now one of the world’s largest investment advisory firms, discusses how companies like Wal-Mart can have a bigger impact on the environment than governments can. Minow, “corporate critic” and shareholder advocate, also highlights how executive compensation packages can be a harbinger for company performance and why Facebook’s corporate leadership structure is concerning. Minow also shares advice for corporate in-house counsel on shareholder relations and how to avoid a hostile takeover. Listen and subscribe to Law X.0 from your mobile device: Via Apple Podcasts | Via Stitcher | Via Overcast | Via Spotify  Hosts: Dori Goldstein and Meg McEvoy  Guests: Nell Minow, vice chair of ValueEdge Advisors  Producers: RJ Jewell and Nicholas Anzalotta-Kynoch