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.
Considerations of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors are increasingly popular among banking institutions and asset managers across business activities. In-house counsel must understand the key legal frameworks and risks that arise from this increase in ESG practices among financial institutions. This program will provide an overview into these considerations and share essential guidance for financial services providers confronting these issues.
Following the reelection of President Trump and changes to the composition of the House and Senate (including members of the House and Senate Banking Committees), the financial services industry can expect major changes to agency personnel and federal policy in 2025 and beyond. Speakers Joseph Lynyak and Erin Bryan, partners at Dorsey & Whitney LLP, will discuss:
Changes in key personnel in the Trump Administration, with emphasis on the financial services agencies,
The status and viability of recently adopted and pending federal rulemaking and policy proposals concerning financial institutions and the fintech sector,
Current and possible new enforcement actions by the prudential banking regulators and the CFPB, and
An initial analysis of steps the Trump Administration may take to implement its anticipated financial services regulatory agenda.
The "Key Topics in ESG Law: Making Sense of an Increasingly Complex Legal Landscape” series is designed to equip legal and compliance professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to understand Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) legal principles effectively. Gain invaluable insights from leading legal and ESG professionals as they share their expertise and provide comprehensive education on the foundational principles of legal ESG.
Series Topics Include:
Introduction to ESG Laws - Understanding the Fundamentals
Managing Risk and Compliance through ESG Due Diligence
Sustainable Products and Compliance
Enforcement and Litigation of ESG-related Issues
ESG in Financial Services: Legal Issues and Risks to Watch Out For
Benefit and B Corporations: What They Are and How They Work
In an era where data breaches pose serious threats to financial integrity, the New York Department of Financial Services (NY DFS) has updated its Cybersecurity regulations, underscoring the need for stringent data governance. This pivotal Webcast, hosted in collaboration with the Association of Corporate Counsel, will delve into the crucial amendments to the NY DFS Cybersecurity Regulation, with a particular focus on the new requirements for maintaining an asset inventory and the defensible deletion of non-essential data.
As organizations navigate these enhanced mandates, the need for a robust Data Discovery solution becomes clear. This session will explore how advanced data discovery technology seamlessly aligns with the updated regulations by enabling organizations to efficiently discover, classify, and catalog data across their entire landscape, thus facilitating compliance with asset inventory requirements. Additionally, we will discuss how this technology empowers entities to identify data that can be defensibly deleted, addressing the regulation’s disposal mandates.
Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the amendments' implications through real-world scenarios and expert insights. This Webcast is designed for leaders in the financial services, insurance, and healthcare sectors, equipping them with the knowledge to confidently navigate the complexities of the revised NY DFS Cybersecurity Regulation.
Join us to ensure your organization is not only compliant but also well-equipped to protect sensitive data with the most advanced tools at your disposal. Engage with our experts and turn regulatory challenges into opportunities for enhanced data governance.