The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is the world's largest organization serving the professional and business interests of attorneys who practice in the legal departments of corporations, associations, nonprofits and other private-sector organizations around the globe.
Real estate is a subject about which most in-house counsel will be required to provide advice at some point in their careers. Understanding and managing the law and insurance related to real estate can help minimize the risks, especially as they relate to acquisition, ownership and management, leasing, and construction issues. Take home a checklist of real estate risks, strategies regarding environmental, health, and litigation risks, and how to shift the risk of loss onto others.
Your CEO is charged with professional misconduct-what do you do to ensure a thorough and impartial investigation? Through review of case studies, our panel will review the legal, ethical, and practical considerations when allegations involving your senior executives require immediate and intense investigation. Topics for review will include internal and external reporting of allegations and conclusions, attorney-client privilege, intimidation by the senior executive and his team, and implementation of corrective action.
Many in-house counsel maintain a business responsibility in addition to their legal role and numerous others spend time "getting closer to the business". How do you manage this schizophrenia? What happens when one gets in the way of the other? Hear perspectives and answers to these and other questions.
Opening an office or subsidiary in a foreign jurisdiction can be daunting, and not simply because of culture, location or resource challenges. This session will provide a valuable discussion of the topics and explore various practical and legal issues arising when opening and operating satellite offices in foreign jurisdictions.
All assumptions should be checked at the door for this engaging session where our panel of experts will provide an overview perspective on commercial and IP litigation procedure in various jurisdictions, including the UK, Germany France, and the US. Pan-European in-house counsel should plan to attend in order to learn how to reduce the often surprising, and sometimes frustrating, process of suing or being sued in foreign jurisdictions. Topics to be covered include discovery, timing, the appeals process, and enforcement issues.
It takes more than being a good lawyer to be recognized as a valued member of the business team at any corporation. It takes initiative, keen decision-making abilities, and yes even a little bit of luck. Join this open discussion among your peers to benchmark experiences and learn how you too can gain a seat at the top table.
As a small law department practitioner, your typical day could involve anything from addressing a trademark infringement, reviewing a confidentiality agreement to handling an employment dispute. The list is endless. Benchmark with this panel of small department experts who will share practical tips for maximizing your resources and share thoughts on how to prioritize issues, use technology effectively, and partner successfully with outside counsel to provide your company with the best possible legal solutions.
It is a competitive hiring world out there. Once you’ve hired just the right team, your job isn’t over. As a manager you are expected to encourage your employees to excel, allow them opportunity to grow, and maintain an open dialogue to promote sharing of ideas. Our panel will share practical advice on how to hire the staff you need and insights on how to manage and motivate your most valuable resource, your staff.
As in-house counsel, you are likely the first line of defense or corporate "spokesmodel" in a media situation. When the press comes knocking at your door will you be prepared? This interactive session will teach you how to handle a media call, reporters’ tactics, what to do in a crisis, and much more.
Regardless of your industry, your company has employees. With employees comes potential liability. This session will highlight the hot spots that every in-house counsel needs to know about federal and state employment law.