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.
Have questions about ACC NCR, its activities, or how it operates? Join several members of the ACC NCR Board of Directors for a virtual meet-up to hear about what the chapter is up to and ask questions. The scope and substance will be driven by the attendees. For the first meet-up, VP of Member Engagement Ilona Levine, will be joined by President Laura Murray, VP of Programming Andrew Sakallaris, and others. Come for a few minutes or the entire hour.
The ACC NCR Board of Directors and the Corporate Counsel Awards Co-Chairs and Judges are excited to invite you to the 20th Annual Corporate Counsel Awards Reception!
Please join us to celebrate the award recipients and network.
Please join us as we discuss insights and strategies for employers navigating the rapidly changing world of workplace technology and artificial intelligence. Technology in the workplace can be a valuable and resourceful tool, but employers need to be aware of potential pitfalls, the patchwork of federal agency and state legislation, and compliance. We will discuss the disparate impact caused by AI and how to incorporate the use of technology in your pay equity and audits. Additionally, as HR departments increase their use of AI, we will analyze the impact on DEI, evaluating if AI can increase bias and how to avoid pitfalls. We will discuss the various ways employees and HR are implementing the use of AI and provide other key takeaways.
Presented by Bob Quackenboss, Partner and Meredith Gregston, Senior Attorney at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, together with Mary Beard, Senior Technology Counsel at HCA Healthcare.
To follow on this year's IWD campaign theme #InspireInclusion, Baker McKenzie’s BakerWomen Committee is pleased to host a panel discussion that hopes to continue to inspire inclusion, particularly for women in leadership roles and in the boardroom. While diversity in the boardroom is increasing globally, the number of female board members across Asia still lags behind other regions in growth. The Hong Kong Stock Exchange has made inroads by requiring issuers with single-gender boards to appoint a director of a different gender by the end of 2024, which we hope will inspire the increased inclusion of women in the boardroom.
This event is open to both ACCHK and non-ACCHK Members. Please feel free to share this invitation with those in your network who may be interested in learning more about promoting inclusion in the workplace. If any non-ACCHK member is interested in attending this event, please email eventshk@accglobal.com
Roundtable Topic: Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act
We invite you to join your ACCBC peers to talk about legal and other relevant trends affecting Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains.
The Act came in force on January 1, 2024 and imposes an obligation on many Canadian entities to report on the measures taken to prevent and reduce the risk of forced labour or child labour in their supply chains. The first reports under this Act are due by no later than May 31, 2024.
This roundtable is an opportunity for ACC BC in-house counsel to discuss the Act and how they have (or will) comply with it.
Our roundtables have no formal agenda! Agenda topics for the discussion are determined by the participants of the roundtable.
Bring your recommendations, questions and challenges to a table of in-house counsel, and gain valuable feedback and solutions from your peers.
These small group discussions are private, candid, and designed to provide peer support - by in-house, for in-house.
Event Date: Tuesday April 30, 2024 Event Time: 10:30am - 11:30 AM Virtual Meeting Zoom link will be sent out closer to event date.
This event is open to both ACC members and non-members.
This event will qualify for up to 1.0 hours of CPD credits from the Law Society of BC
Rapidly advancing artificial tools are reshaping daily life and business landscapes. Companies must embrace these technologies strategically to stay competitive.
In this session, we’ll look at the balancing act of embracing innovation and safeguarding data through the lens of the legal profession. Key topics:
Available technologies and their potential impact
Risks and rewards: productivity gains versus legal and ethical concerns
Strategies for monitoring, evaluating, and mitigating risks when implementing AI
Management of evolving and often “reactionary” regulations
Legal profession's confidentiality standards.
Email security against phishing.
Remote work security measures.
Risks of IoT and public Wi-Fi.
Benefits of VPNs on public Wi-Fi.
Identifying and avoiding phishing scams.
Data loss prevention measures.
Secure sharing on cloud services.
Importance of multi-factor authentication.
Ethical considerations of AI.
Cultivating a security-aware culture.
This event isFREEfor members and $50 for prospective members (must be in-house counsel).
Located in the heart of Chelsea, come join us for games and drinks. You'll be able to shoot some billiards and connect with others at this fabulous adult playground!
Join ACC Western PA at PNC Park for a day of learning and networking. Whether you are a seasoned professional or a newcomer to the field, this event is tailor-made for in-house counsel.
Six CLE programming hours for the event will be brought to you by the Chapter’s 2024 Gold sponsors: Babst Calland; Cozen O'Connor; Duane Morris; Fisher Phillips; Ogletree Deakins; O'Hagan Meyer; Porter Wright; and Saul Ewing.
Community Outreach ACC Western PA invites our members and all attendees to join us in supporting Dress For Success Pittsburgh in their mission to empower women who are entering and returning to the workforce across the region. You may drop off your bagged clothing or new personal care donations at the registration table the day of the program or contribute financially directly to the Dress For Success Pittsburgh organization or by purchasing much needed items off their Amazon wish list. A raffle for two restaurant gift cards will be held for those attendees who bring in or make a donation to this worthy organization.
Event Schedule
Registration and Breakfast - 8:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.
Donation drop offs accepted for Dress For Success.