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.
Privilege, data protection and data retention are probably THE most important issues on the minds of corporate practitioners. In this fast paced exchange of information and ideas, we’ll share with you these hot topics and bring you up to speed to better counsel your client.
Powerpoint presentation that summarizes the effects to Sarbanes-Oxley on Private companies and Non-Profit organizations. Presented at the ACC/Lex Mundi Global Membership Drive for the ACC Research Triangle Area Chapter.
Annual Meeting 2006: This perennial Annual Meeting favorite is sure to deliver in 2006! Our expert panelists will continue the tradition of providing updates on the latest securities law developments. Learn what policies have been adopted and what is under construction. Plus take home practical advice on how you and your organization can comply with changes in the law and regulations.
In recent years, hedge funds have taken on the mantle of the corporate raiders of the 1980s as they have shaken up the capital structures, boardrooms, and business plans of publicly traded companies across the investing spectrum. When your CEO turns to you for legal advice on fending off these new barbarians at the gate, what will you say?
Annual Meeting 2006: In addition to results, in-house litigators are regularly asked to show how they add value to the bottom line. Thus, in-house litigators need to put together a carefully developed plan, similar to a winning case strategy, which resonates with upper management. More than basic metrics, this seminar looks at what large and small litigation departments can do to win the adding value battle.
Annual Meeting 2006: As in-house counsel for your company, one of your many roles may be to provide support and guidance to the board. But you need to stay on top of the trends in order to provide the best legal advice possible. Here is your chance to get up to speed as this course will teach you about current best practices in board process, director communication, and on-boarding new directors. You’ll also take home practical tips on the hottest legal issues affecting directors today, including duties and liability, D&O insurance, and corporate governance.
This Executive Report highlights key issues and takeaways discussed by General Counsel during a session in Atlanta on 'Managing the Global Law Department.'
The following outline sets forth several areas within the vast governance landscape that require ongoing attention by CLOs of major companies, some of which may be particularly relevant for collaborative consideration by the participants in the ThinkTank. The topics are organized according to broad conceptual categories that reflect either a principal governance functional area, or the organizational or administrative relationships of the CLO of a typical large public company.
A resource list with a sampling of supplemental materials pertaining to the topics raised during this CLO ThinkTank on Corporate Governance and Compliance.