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April 22, 2021
Erika James, Crisis Leadership Expert and Dean of the Wharton School, to Present Keynote at 2021 ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking
Registration closes May 21
WASHINGTON
Erika H. James, dean of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, will present a keynote session to future bank leaders at the 2021 ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking on June 4. Registration for the 2021 Stonier executive education curriculum, which will be held virtually June 4-11, closes May 21.
Over the decades, James’ research into crisis leadership, management and workplace discrimination particularly in corporate America has been extensive. Her published works offer strategies for leaders to grow from their mistakes, build trust in their organizations, create opportunity and make positive decisions under pressure. Her presentation at Stonier will focus on diverse leadership, racial and wealth equity, and the importance of “people analytics”
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Banks have reportedly avoided doing business with companies that sell marijuana products out of fear they could run into conflict with federal laws.
The bill, known as the SAFE (Secure and Fair Enforcement) Banking Act, states that proceeds from legitimate cannabis companies and businesses would not be considered illegal and federal regulators would craft rules for how they would supervise banking activity.
“Banks find themselves in a difficult situation due to the conflict between state and federal law, with local communities encouraging them to bank cannabis businesses and federal law prohibiting it,” the American Bankers Association wrote in a letter to lawmakers on Monday. “Congress must act to resolve this conflict.”