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.
Diversity and inclusion programs do not always include people with disabilities, despite their unique perspectives and talent. This panel of experts will discuss some of these possible perspectives and how impactful they can be in developing valuable insights for the business strategy. Learn how to tap into this remarkable pool of individuals and how onboarding this talent can be uniquely advantageous to your company's business model.
Diversity and inclusion programs do not always include people with disabilities, despite their unique perspectives and talent. This panel of experts will discuss some of these possible perspectives and how impactful they can be in developing valuable insights for the business strategy. Learn how to tap into this remarkable pool of individuals and how onboarding this talent can be uniquely advantageous to your company's business model.
Chief Legal Officers (CLOs) are business leaders responsible for doing well by the company. A core strategy for CLOs to lead while doing good is to foster the development of corporate pro bono programs. This panel of in-house legal leaders will discuss how law departments are engaging in meaningful pro bono work, impacting solutions to access-to-justice challenges, and aligning pro bono with corporate initiatives like social impact and DEI programs
Chief Legal Officers (CLOs) are business leaders responsible for doing well by the company. A core strategy for CLOs to lead while doing good is to foster the development of corporate pro bono programs. This panel of in-house legal leaders will discuss how law departments are engaging in meaningful pro bono work, impacting solutions to access-to-justice challenges, and aligning pro bono with corporate initiatives like social impact and DEI programs
Affinity or employee resource groups (ERGs) and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) councils can be effective elements of an organization's inclusion and employee engagement strategy. But without a comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape, employers may risk internal complaints, legal liability, or other unanticipated consequences. This session will explore best practices for creating and managing affinity groups and DEI councils, including collecting and utilizing demographic data in an appropriate and legally compliant manner, advising on groups' external or internal communications, effectively navigating workplace complaints related to these groups, and more.
Affinity or employee resource groups (ERGs) and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) councils can be effective elements of an organization's inclusion and employee engagement strategy. But without a comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape, employers may risk internal complaints, legal liability, or other unanticipated consequences. This session will explore best practices for creating and managing affinity groups and DEI councils, including collecting and utilizing demographic data in an appropriate and legally compliant manner, advising on groups' external or internal communications, effectively navigating workplace complaints related to these groups, and more.
Increasingly, nonprofit corporations are strengthening diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) systems and practices. Boards have established or are establishing DEI Committees and rely on in-house counsel to support the work of requisite oversight. As a result, nonprofit corporate counsel are examining novel topics within a developing area of practice to include corporate and employment law considerations. Join this session to discover solutions and expert advice and join a Q&A and idea exchange.
Increasingly, nonprofit corporations are strengthening diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) systems and practices. Boards have established or are establishing DEI Committees and rely on in-house counsel to support the work of requisite oversight. As a result, nonprofit corporate counsel are examining novel topics within a developing area of practice to include corporate and employment law considerations. Join this session to discover solutions and expert advice and join a Q&A and idea exchange.
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.
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.
