ACC Ontario is pleased to promote a discussion to address: The Surge in Anti-Asian Violence: Corporate Social Responsibility and Action

ACC Ontario is co-sponsoring the Asian American Bar Association of New York's program on The Surge in Anti-Asian Violence: Corporate Social Responsibility and Action - April 9, 2:30pm to 4pm ET.

2020 saw a surge in anti-Asian violence. The Asian American Bar Association of New York ("AABANY") and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP report, “A Rising Tide of Hate and Violence Against Asian Americans in New York During COVID-19: Impact, Causes, Solutions” has been garnering widespread attention and acclaim. For a growing number of corporate employers, there is a keen desire to DO something. But what? What can or should corporate employers be doing to help stem and address anti-Asian violence and hate crimes? What could they be doing to support their Asian American and Pacific Islander employees? What do they need to understand about the difficulties of hate crimes prosecutions and the tensions between the valid concerns of those desiring aggressive prosecution, those who worry about further contributing to the prosecutions of people from other minority communities, and those who advocate for restorative justice? Please join AABANY and a coalition of bar associations for a discussion with corporate in-house leaders about corporate social responsibility and anti-Asian violence.

Please note that this is not an ACC Ontario program. This program is being hosted by the AABANY, so please be sure to RSVP by visiting the AABANY's event page, and to register as a Guest. Note that space is limited.

This program will be held on AABANY's Zoom platform and any information which you provide will be stored in accordance with AABANY's own policies.