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.
Environmental regulations are evolving quickly, and companies will have increasingly more opportunities to influence new or updated rules that affect essential aspects of their business, from materials restrictions and disclosure rules to energy efficiency, emerging contaminants, and emissions requirements. Participating in the regulatory process, as an individual organization or an industry group, is critical to ensuring an agency understands and responds to concerns about technical data as well as the practical effects and potential costs of the proposed regulation. During this webinar, Nessa will discuss best practices for in-house counsel to proactively advocate for their company’s interests, whether directly or through a trade association, on proposed regulations and the keys to effective comment submission at the state and federal level. She will also discuss factors to consider when evaluating whether to challenge a rulemaking in court.
Governments across the globe have begun implementing decarbonization measures and policies such as banning natural gas hookups in new buildings or the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles and shareholders regard such decarbonization measures as an important factor in elevating a company's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) profile. This panel will explore in-house counsel's role in decarbonization initiatives using case studies to outline strategies and tactics.
Governments across the globe have begun implementing decarbonization measures and policies such as banning natural gas hookups in new buildings or the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles and shareholders regard such decarbonization measures as an important factor in elevating a company's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) profile. This panel will explore in-house counsel's role in decarbonization initiatives using case studies to outline strategies and tactics.
A well thought-out green advertising campaign can be very successful, but green claims are under legal scrutiny. Competitors, non-governmental organizations, and regulators across the globe are regularly checking green, eco, carbon, and sustainability-related claims on the market. Explore how an international green advertising campaign can be successful and compliant across borders, discuss claims that should be avoided, and examine the upcoming Green Advertising Directives of the EU, which will completely change the landscape of sustainability advertising!
A well thought-out green advertising campaign can be very successful, but green claims are under legal scrutiny. Competitors, non-governmental organizations, and regulators across the globe are regularly checking green, eco, carbon, and sustainability-related claims on the market. Explore how an international green advertising campaign can be successful and compliant across borders, discuss claims that should be avoided, and examine the upcoming Green Advertising Directives of the EU, which will completely change the landscape of sustainability advertising!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and environmental, social, governance (ESG) policies are no longer just a bullet point on a checklist. They are an imperative demanded by customers, employees, shareholders, unions, and legislators. This session will discuss options for responding to specific demands for DEI and ESG-related accountability. Walk away with best practices for targeted and enterprise-wide equity audits, climate assessments, ESG reporting, preservation of privilege, and communication with stakeholders about what your organization is doing.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and environmental, social, governance (ESG) policies are no longer just a bullet point on a checklist. They are an imperative demanded by customers, employees, shareholders, unions, and legislators. This session will discuss options for responding to specific demands for DEI and ESG-related accountability. Walk away with best practices for targeted and enterprise-wide equity audits, climate assessments, ESG reporting, preservation of privilege, and communication with stakeholders about what your organization is doing.
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