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.
Learn about the effects of California's Broad Pay Transparency law on pay disclosure and pay data requirement in California and similar movements in other states.
Please join us for a real and frank conversation on the challenges faced by groups underrepresented in or by the legal profession; and to discuss how we can increase the representation of minorities at law firms, in-house corporations, government and the judiciary.
5:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. – Arrivals & mingling with appetizers and drinks
5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. – Networking Breakouts: a chance to network and exchange ideas with members of ACC Northeast and the other affinity bar associations in facilitated, small groups focused on professional development topics
This will be a great evening to network, connect with old friends, be introduced to new ones, and share knowledge with each other. By bringing our groups together, we can share best practices with one another and work towards our common goals of championing DEI initiatives DEI initiatives and strengthening our communities.
Join your ACC colleagues and Donny English and the lawyers from Jackson Lewis on Monday, February 27th from noon to 1:00 pm for a webinar on the legal issues that might arise when your company is driving its diversity initiatives.
The ACC Houston Chapter is being offered registration for a special online CLE.
Please join ACC Oregon and Perkins Coie LLP for an online CLE about diversity, equity and inclusion during these uncertain times.
February 22, 2023
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Many sectors are making broad and bold commitments to achieve diversity, equity, and inclusion, including implicit bias awareness training, efforts to expand inclusion in the workplace, and setting numerical targets as a means to measure progress. These commitments have been part of the growing Environmental, Social, and Governance push in corporate America. At the same time, “wokeness” allegations have surfaced and affirmative action cases are before the Supreme Court.
Chris Wilkinson from Perkins Coie's office in Washington, DC and Abdul Kallon with the firm's office in Seattle will provide an overview of the current DEI legal landscape, strategies and tools used to foster diversity and inclusion, and the headwinds facing this work.