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

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

Everyday operations for the past few years have been continually disrupted, keeping legal and compliance teams running after fires – often moving from one crisis to the next with legal being seen as responsible for managing these crises. How do the cumulative effects of living in a VUCA world impact the legal team and how do you build long-term endurance within the team so that turnover is ameliorated? How can we better prepare for the unpredictable? This session will address the subtle art of resolving conflict with the business by providing practical ideas, such as, using diplomacy and bringing your allies to the table.

Generously brought to you by ACC Europe

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.

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

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 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

This program originally aired on Sept. 9, 2023. Please note that the on-demand format of this program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

In the companion cases Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. Univ. of North Carolina, the US Supreme Court recently held that race-based admissions practices in higher education are unconstitutional. Although the decision primarily deals with higher education, it also has potential implications for employers across all industries. Join us for a discussion on what those implications are, what we see for the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and our recommendations for what employers should do to stay on top of this constantly shifting landscape.

Generously sponsored by Jackson Lewis

This program originally aired on September 26, 2023. Please note that the on-demand format of this program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

After a six-year journey, India's digital personal data protection law has arrived. Corporate houses need to brace themselves to adapt to this brand new regime which seeks to balance individual privacy, with the growing data-driven needs of a digital business world. This session with Khaitan & Co will decode and discuss the various facets and the practical implications of the new regulation and shed light on some critical deviations from the GDPR standards.

Generously sponsored by Khaitan & Co. 

The COVID-adjacent economy has given rise to surprising developments, including shifting employee priorities. Legal professionals are rethinking the status quo by rejecting working practices, hours, and remuneration that don't align with their personal goals. This session will discuss the Great Resignation, in-house job satisfaction (or dissatisfaction), new work preferences, and the evolving legal talent experience globally.

This on-demand program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

Join this session to learn skills for resolving fraudulent claim issues from a team that worked to uncover a commercial trucking fraud ring dubbed by the FBI as “Operation Sideswipe.” This case study will be presented by one of the attorneys involved in uncovering the fraud, the in-house attorney who paved the way for the investigation, the director of fraud services at a claims investigations agency, and a seasoned litigator experienced in uncovering fraud. Learn the various types of fraudulent schemes and the best practices for identifying and pursuing fraudulent claims.

This on-demand program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.