Net zero and ESG commitments are on the rise as they are key for companies who wish to credibly display their sustainability ambitions. By doing so, companies come under the scrutiny of regulators, NGOs and citizens and greenwashing concerns are easily raised. In this session, we will talk about the impact of sustainability commitments from a disclosure and reporting standpoint but also how you, as an in-house counsel can act to drive net zero commitments.

This panel features the following speakers:

Generously brought to you by ACC Europe

This program originally aired on May 3, 2023. Due to the nature of its content, this program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

Presented in partnership with Law Department Management Network and the Northeast Chapter:

Change is hard and as in-house counsel, you are pulled in many directions. Buy-in on anything from new technologies to new or improved processes often feels impossible. This course will remind you that sometimes you need to slow down to speed up. Adopting these process improvement disciplines will enable you and your team to efficiently move through the steps of identifying, analyzing, and improving existing processes. Then, change management techniques can help with communicating the impacts of those improvements to all those who are directly impacted in a way that that creates collective ownership of a new or improved process. When the right projects are identified and optimized, the right change management approach can be executed to influence the right people, lead to meaningful outcomes for the business and free up more time of your to engage on strategic matters.

In this program, attendees will:

• dig deeper into process improvement and continuous improvement methodologies
• learn how process improvement and change management will enable a clearer path to the right projects to work on
• understand the "how" to utilize both internal and external resources to push through change

This program originally aired on June 20, 2023. Please note that the on-demand format of this program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

Everyone is talking about ChatGPT these days, but what is it and how might it impact IP practice? This panel of in-house and outside counsel will discuss topics such as:

• What is ChatGPT and how to use it?
• Chat GPT/OpenAI and patent applications, including: What are potential inventorship and authorship issues? How can AI be used to help drafting applications?

• Legal practice applications: contract analysis, prior art searching, drafting, brainstorming and metaphor;
• Privacy, confidentiality and ownership issues: What happens to information you allow the AI to access? How to protect confidential information? Is there a way to enhance protection?

• Potential pitfalls and things to be aware of (as it relates to patent law);
• Best practices for scientists and attorneys (as it relates to patent law).

Generously sponsored by Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

Due to the nature of its content, this on-demand program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

Of the number of legal issues companies and their in-house counsel face in their day-to-day, environmental considerations may not be a primary focus. However, with the recent uptick in enforcement and renewed focus on environmental policy and regulation at the local, state, and federal level, businesses who don't act to protect themselves could face potential legal ramifications: fines, lawsuits, and negative public perception as well as a possible risk to bottom line profitability.

Join ACC Northeast and Beveridge & Diamond for an informative webinar focusing on three major environmental issues affecting businesses in New England today, including:

1. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) - While implementing ESG considerations is an important tool for managing and mitigating risk on a number of fronts, TD Bank ESG Counsel, Dylan King, will cover why it is increasingly a point of political contention here in the U.S.
2. Environmental Justice (EJ) - Beveridge & Diamond Associate, Lauren M. Karam, will review how EJ is rapidly evolving on both the state and federal level, and what this means for area businesses.
3. Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS) - New England sits at the leading edge of PFAS regulation and litigation, and is now glimpsing at potential unintended consequences. Beveridge & Diamond Principal, Graham C. Zorn, will cover what has happened so far and what to expect next.

Generously sponsored by ACC Northeast and Beveridge & Diamond PC

 

Do you want to free yourself from what's holding you back and entrust others to succeed? Shifting your mindset from ‘I am who I am' to ‘I can be who I want' gives the people around you permission to experiment, learn and grow. By freeing yourself, you entrust others to fulfil their highest potential.

Join ACC Women In The House for a final Masterclass on ‘Choosing Conscious Leadership'; Performance is learning.

During this webinar session, Transformational Leadership Coach and author of The Conscious Lawyer, Kiran Scarr, will lead you through the following:

• The problem with fixed mindset.

• Building trust in the workplace.

• Making room for growth and learning.

Panelist Kiran Scarr, Author | Legal COO | General Counsel The Support Legal Group

Due to the nature of its content, this on-demand program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

Join us for honest sharing of stories of three special ACCNJ members and their retirement plan successes and difficulties in our open discussion around topics pertaining to retirement. It is never too early to start planning, even if in thought! ACCNJ wants its retired members to stay engaged and wants to help you plant the seed to grow at any stage in your career.

Brought to you in collaboration with ACC New Jersey

Do you want to improve the impact you have on people, create highly productive working relationships and proactively lead through change? Knowing how to shift your focus from driving high-performance results to being an inspiring leader is the key to unleashing your leadership potential.

Join ACC Women In The House for the first Masterclass on ‘Choosing Conscious Leadership'; Leadership behaviours fit for the 21st century.

During this webinar session, Transformational Leadership Coach and author of The Conscious Lawyer, Kiran Scarr, will lead you through the following:

• The challenges facing in-house leaders that drive the need for change.

• The leadership behaviours fit for future global challenges.

• How to up-level your leadership to be a values-based, purpose led people leader.

This program originally aired on May 9, 2023. Please note that this program recording is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

What are the potential ethical issues raised in the use of ChatGPT and other AI programs, and how do these intersect with companies' legal, privacy, data security, and code of conduct practices and concerns?

This program originally aired on December 7, 2023. Please note that the on-demand format of this program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

The way a company addresses “social” considerations may be defined by the relationships is maintains with its workforce, the societies in which it operates, and the political environment. In this webcast, key attorneys will discuss the latest legal and compliance considerations surrounding social aspects in the workplace, with a focus on (1) how companies are creating risk and rolling back their DEI policies; (2) potential liabilities for Chief Sustainability Officers and Chief Human Resource Officers (3) key takeaways from the SEC's Investor Advisory Committee meeting; and (4) potential liabilities surrounding EU regulations i.e., Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. The Webcast will also discuss the environmental considerations in anticipation of the release of the SEC's climate rules.

This program will feature the following panelists:

Exits from Indian companies can be intricate transactions that require careful planning, preparation, and execution. In this Webcast, we will explore best practices and strategies for navigating the complexities of exits through public markets and M&A. We will discuss key considerations and challenges, lessons learned from successful deals, common mistakes to avoid, valuation techniques and current trends in the market, and tips and techniques for negotiating optimal results. This Webcast will provide valuable insights to help you optimize your exit strategy from direct and indirect Indian investments.

This program originally aired on August 10, 2023 Please note that the on-demand format of this program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

Generously sponsored by Khaitan & Co. 

The panel will discuss the top trending topics and things to know in IP law. The topics will cover a wide range of areas of interest for in-house counsel related to IP matters: from the latest developments in the law, to how to think about AI and the metaverse as, to dealing with the UPC and China, to how court transitions might affect your approach to IP protection.

This program originally aired on September 20, 2023. Please note that the on-demand format of this program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

Generously brought to you by ACC Intellectual Property Network

This program originally aired on January 11, 2024. Please note that the on-demand format of this program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

The prevalence of anxiety, depression, and substance abuse within the legal profession is well known. South Carolina attorney Will Jordan personalizes the statistics by sharing his experience with anxiety and depression. Using a storytelling format, Will describes how he came to recognize his mental health struggles, how he tried (unsuccessfully) to cure them, and how, over the years, he has learned to cope with them. Will seeks to decrease the stigma around mental health issues in the legal profession and to provide encouragement and resources for lawyers suffering from anxiety, depression, or substance abuse.

This panel will feature the following speaker:

This program originally aired on Sept. 27, 2023. Please note that the on-demand format of this program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

Artificial Intelligence tools, like ChatGPT, have gained significant attention from government regulators and the general public. As AI continues to grow and evolve at an exponential pace, employers need to navigate a dynamic legislative and regulatory landscape that is trying to keep pace with AI developments. Join Jackson Lewis P.C. attorneys as they discuss legal updates on AI regulations and practical guidance on remaining compliant while using AI tools.

Generously sponsored by Jackson Lewis

This program originally aired on September 25, 2023. Please note that the on-demand format of this program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

In this Webcast, attendees will learn about the unique powers of the state Attorney General's (AG) office to investigate businesses and nonprofit organizations, even before litigation is contemplated. The presenters will describe the myriad ways AGs coordinate with one another and with federal agencies to expand their policy, enforcement, and litigation efforts. They will also provide an analysis of the issues, services, and products where AGs are currently at the forefront of enforcement. Attendees will gain knowledge to help them evaluate their organization's risk profile and develop a plan to manage that risk effectively.

Generously sponsored by Cozen O’Connor

Over the past year we have seen a host of changes in the global privacy landscape, including the newly published Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), Transfer Impact Assessment (TIA) changes, which permanently embed the Schrems II decision into data transfer analyses, and the rise of data localization requirements. Join us as we discuss these recent changes and how they impact the negotiation of security clauses and data protection addendums. Panelists will walk through a mock contract negotiation to point out potential pitfalls and solutions to common problems.

Due to the nature of its content, this on-demand program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

This program originally aired on 27 April 2023. Due to the nature of its content, this on-demand program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

Come experience a virtual fireside chat between Caroline Cox, Chief Legal, Governance & External Affairs Officer, BHP, and Prabir Chakrabarty, the Association of Corporate Counsel's Director of Corporate and CLO Engagement.

Get inspired and learn firsthand the journey of a CLO who leads a team of more than 450 professionals across Europe, North and South America, Australia and Asia and oversees BHP's Legal, Governance, Ethics and Compliance, Sustainability and Public Policy, Audit, Social Value, and Corporate Affairs Functions.