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.
Roundtable: In-house Counsel as an Effective Business Partner
We invite you to join your ACCBC peers to talk about how a successful in-house lawyer works collaboratively as a business partner by understanding and relating to internal clients and colleagues.
At this roundtable discussion in-house counsel will explore effective strategies for aligning with business needs. Roundtable participants will engage in a dynamic exchange of ideas on best practices and tips on:
using a business person mindset when discussing legal issues and communicating with business colleagues;
effectively communicating our analysis, recommendations and document comments;
translating complex legal concepts into business-friendly language and actionable insights;
creating concise and insightful presentations for senior leaders;
fostering a deeper collaboration and trusting relationship with business teams; and
ensuring that legal advice not only protects the organization but also propels business strategies forward.
Join us to share your ideas and challenges. Attendees will leave with a strengthened ability to act as both legal advisors and strategic business partners and to communicate more effectively with their business colleagues.
Event Date: Thursday June 6, 2024 Event Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm Virtual Meeting via Zoom
This event is open to both ACC members and non-members.
This event will qualify for up to 1.0 hours of CPD credits from the Law Society of BC
In the last year 53% of companies have experienced a data breach related to third parties. With no end in sight, what are some of the recent developments within breach response that are helping companies and their law firms respond faster and more effectively? And, what are some of the proactive measures that are proving most effective in mitigating risks? The boat will leave prompty at 5:15.
A crash course in conducting workplace investigations
In this webinar, you will learn the basics of conducting a workplace investigation from start to finish. Presenters will offer recommendations for best practices, provide interactive examples, and answer any questions you may have about the most effective way to conduct an investigation. Specifically, the presentation will cover how to respond to an initial complaint, how to ascertain witnesses to interview, how to gather and review documents, how to prepare an investigative report, and how to draw conclusions and prepare recommendations for the company in light of the investigation findings.
In our increasingly globalized world, businesses are no longer restricted by geographical borders. Expanding operations internationally can provide access to new markets, increase brand awareness, and extend the customer base. However, this also introduces unique challenges. Osborne Clarke invites you to join our experts to gain a better understanding of paving the way for successful global expansion of your business. This webinar will delve into critical aspects such as:
Understanding regulatory landscapes in the EU and UK
Intellectual property rights and protections abroad
You’re invited to an evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and networking in anticipation of Privacy Summit 2024. Join fellow ACC members and our sponsors at Farella Braun + Martel to mix & mingle.
Please join ACC Oregon and Perkins Coie on June 5 from 4:30pm- 6:30pm for a CLE about non-disclosure agreements and other restrictive covenants.
This CLE will be held at the firm’s offices in Portland’s Pearl District, and a social networking reception hosted by the firm will immediately follow. This event is open to all in-house attorneys regardless of membership in the ACC. If you are unable to attend in person, the CLE will be recorded and available for 48 hours afterward.
For more details and to register, please click on the link.
Globally the fashion and furniture industries are expected to generate over $770 billion and $765 billion, respectively, in 2024. These two giant industries overlap in many ways, including design, innovation, copying, and functionality. And the overlaps prevalent in both industries implicate the same intellectual property laws, namely, design patent, copyright, and trademark or trade dress. The panelists will discuss recent intellectual property trends relating to fashion and furniture designs. The panelists are experts in their respective fields: Scott Shaw, an intellectual property litigator with emphasis in the fashion and furniture industries; Maryn Miller, an in-house fashion law attorney; Shannon King, an in-house furniture and home goods attorney; and, Chris Buccafusco, a Duke intellectual property law professor. The panel moderator is Joni Gaudes, EVP, General Counsel, Hybrid Apparel.
There has been much hype around the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform life and work. Many industries are looking to implement the paradigm shift that this technology offers. While companies are eager to develop and implement AI solutions, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations can help companies avoid costly and disruptive enforcement and legal actions.
In this webinar we will cover:
Antitrust Risks Associated with Using AI
Regulatory and Legal Risks Associated with AI Washing
AI and Greenwashing: Can it Prevent it or Make it Worse?
As attorneys, we move from contentious negotiation, to aggressiive litigation, to hostile confrontation, and we often navigate passive-aggressive or manipulative behavior from colleagues.
We will explore the impact that the stress of incivility has on individual attorneys and on the legal profession generally. We will discuss how empathy, integrity, and consensus-building can inform the role of an in-house counsel. Learn how a high EQ (emotional intelligence) can improve outcomes and consider how you can incorporate the best practices of super-communicators into your daily interactions with opposing attorneys and fellow team-members.
Join us for insights from General Counsel on how achieving “civility in the legal profession” is not just good ethics but good business.
