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.
The Supreme Court of the United States ruled on two affirmative action cases on June 29th - Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) v. University of North Carolina and SFFA v. Harvard College. In each of these cases, SFFA challenged not only whether the universities’ policies comport with the Supreme Court’s 45-year precedent authorizing race-conscious admissions in higher education, but also whether that precedent should be overturned. The court ruled in favor of SFFA striking down affirmative action in college admissions.
While the focus of these cases is college admissions, many are concerned that the implications of the rulings could have broader reach—beyond the halls of higher education and into the boardrooms and breakrooms of the nation’s corporations. With such significant stakes, clarity on the law and the context of these cases is critical to in-house counsel’s ability to provide sound advice.
In this webcast, held in partnership with the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights under Law (which argued the University of North Carolina case in the SCOTUS), legal and diversity experts will analyze the potential impact the ruling might have on your organization and the business and corporate legal communities at-large.
During this webcast we will be sharing benchmarking data from the ACC Foundation DEI Maturity Model and Assessment Tool (powered by Ethisphere) and the Foundation and JusticeBid's Advancing DEI Strategy with Actionable Law Firm Diversity Data Report followed by a conversation with industry leaders who will share their insights on the advancement of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the legal profession; strategies around how companies and legal departments can chart their own courses for increased DEI success; and ways in-house counsel can better influence DEI advancement in their outside counsel relationships.
Kruger Carson lawyers, Brad Carson and Smita Bhakta, will explore factors to consider when leasing your corporate facilities, whether it be office, industrial/warehouse, retail, or any other space used by your company. Smita and Brad will also examine Texas-specific quirks in the law and some leasing provisions that could unintentionally affect other aspects of your business, such as your next M&A transaction, operational requirements, and unanticipated and hidden costs to your business.
Please feel free to pass this invitation on to other individuals within your organization who would like to learn more about this subject.
The Global Women in Law & Leadership virtual program will explore the many issues confronting women in the workplace, particularly in the corporate legal profession. The programing will focus on career strategies, leadership, and wellness.
The Global Women in Law & Leadership Symposium and Honors Dinner is an opportunity to bring high level professionals together to explore the many issues confronting women in the workplace, particularly in the corporate legal profession.The symposium will include programing focused on career strategies, leadership, and wellness.The honors program will include keynotes, networking, and a dinner honoring women leaders.
The Good Lawyers to Great Lawyers Strategic Professional Development retreat offers the opportunity for an exciting exchange between leading in-house counsel, partners and business professionals. Sharpen your soft skills, develop your leadership style, and network with a diverse group of leading executives in the legal profession.
The Corporate Counsel Classic, held in conjunction with the ACC Annual Meeting, is the premier golf, spa and networking event in the legal community. This world-class event provides excellent opportunities to network with in-house counsel while playing golf on a professional caliber golf course, experience holistically authentic wellness activities, and actively engage at the always lively evening awards networking reception — all before the ACC Annual Meeting! This event is open to all ACC members and supporters, as well as those who may not be attending or sponsoring the ACC Annual Meeting. Proceeds from the Classic support the ACC Foundation's PBJ Grant, which provides funding for pro bono and diversity pipeline initiatives.
Join us for an interactive panel discussion between in-house counsel and leaders in anti-discrimination investigations about ways companies can address social justice concerns, including conducting Racial Equity Audits, which are an analysis of a company’s practices, policies and histories used to combat systemic racism in order to end discrimination within or exhibited by the company. Racial Equity Audits can focus on various aspects of a company’s business, including the treatment of customers, the diversity of senior management, the targeting of products and even political contributions. Hear perspectives from experienced litigators within this field and learn more about what you can be doing to improve your company’s internal practices and policies.
We will discuss:
• An overview of the ESG landscape today
• How ESG ties into shareholder activism
• The recent push for Racial Equity Audits
• How Racial Equity Audits may boost financial returns and growth