Law Department Management

Do the various companies in the United States stand together in terms of federal legislative and regulatory efforts to harness market forces in reducing carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions? The answer is not intuitive, primarily because of the enormous disparity in GHG emission inventories among companies. California utilities, for example, with one of the lowest CO2 inventories in the country, may find themselves on the short end if federal cap-and-trade policy allows tradable rights based on historic CO2 emissions — a starting point that would benefit utilities in coal-burning states. The panel will begin with a brief primer on cap-and-trade basics, and then launch into a debate on the key issues companies will have to work through as they help shape federal cap-and-trade policy for GHG emissions.

A discussion of the role of the general counsel or chief legal officer in a company and some guidance on how they can develop their leadership skills.

In-house law departments add value to organizations in myriad ways, from quantifiable dollar savings on outside counsel spend, to the “ease of access” benefits and proactive advice that only in-house attorneys can provide. Understanding, calculating and demonstrating that holistic value to senior management can be challenging, but essential to guaranteeing the long-term success of your team. Kick off this intensive day of programming by hearing from leading law department managers that masterfully demonstrate their teams’ value proposition, and take away tips and tactics that will help you do the same.