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.
In recent years, corporate crises have grown in scale, speed, and complexity. With round-the-clock media and social platforms amplifying even minor incidents, consequential events can become headline news within hours. This program equips nonprofit in-house counsel with practical frameworks to anticipate, manage, and recover from crises. Plus quick-start actions you can implement before an issue emerges.
During this session, we’ll discuss common issues facing nonprofits that operate internationally. This includes how local laws impact a nonprofit’s international expansion, including local structures and entities, labor and employment issues, tax compliance, and security and data privacy issues. We’ll also give tips for how to maintain compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other ethics and compliance issues.
Co-Sponsored by the International Legal Affairs Network
Nonprofits are generating more intellectual property than ever, including brand assets, digital content, and service materials, often without clear strategies to protect them. The rise of AI tools adds new complexity around ownership, copyright, fair use, and vendor practices. Join us for a practical legal update on how nonprofits can proactively manage IP, navigate AI-related risks, and strengthen contracts and content policies.
Moderator:
Nathan Pollard Senior Associate General Counsel PCORI
Speakers:
Meaghan Kent Partner Venable LLP
Christopher M. DiLeo Associate General Counsel – Intellectual Property BD
Working at a nonprofit organization as an in-house attorney requires knowledge of a unique set of tax, and regulatory and other legal concepts. Whether you are just starting or are looking for a refresher, set yourself up for success by joining us as we discuss key nonprofit legal and governance issues. In addition to providing a road map for issue-spotting, the presentation will include a lively conversation about what current in-house counsel wish they knew before going in-house at a nonprofit organization.
This half-day program includes a free 2 hour CLE on nonprofit law, followed by meetings where teams of transactional lawyers review a checklist with representatives from small nonprofits to evaluate their organizations’ legal health.'
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