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.
Bankruptcy filings are currently at historic lows. But as we all know, what goes down, must go up. While the economy begins to recover from COVID, the stimulus, PPP, EIDL, and other funds that have kept households and companies afloat are going to stop and lenders are going to start enforcing defaults. When that happens, individuals and companies will turn to bankruptcy, and those bankruptcies will affect your company.
This program is not a "Bankruptcy 101" primer, but is narrowly tailored on certain complicated and counter-intuitive issues that may be critical for in-house attorneys and their corporate clients. The discussion will include the following:
Current bankruptcy statistics.
Different types of claims and what you need to know.
Counter-intuitive bankruptcy rules to watch out for.
Pro bono and volunteerism is vital to our communities. We know that pro bono work can also be challenging. Experts recommend that pro bono programs include regular opportunities for volunteers to talk about their cases and experiences as well as share their own struggles and best practices as a way to reduce burnout and compassion fatigue. The Pro Bono Committee will host a regular virtual meeting space for anyone and everyone to join to listen and share stories, experience, advice and feedback. Feel free to join for any or all of each session as your time allows.
Boards around the world have moved ESG to the top of their agendas.
Every business-
irrespective of its size or industry- is morally and (in many cases) legally required to become better corporate citizens and both customers and employers are now making decisions on such policies.
The environmental aspects of governance is particularly topical under the Biden Administration and Europe has been focusing on carbon net zero targets for many years. Our panel of experienced UK lawyers and US in-house ethics and compliance officer will provide an introduction to what and why ESG is so key to corporate success and then take a deeper dive into the regulatory and practical aspects of adopting a proportionate approach to compliance.
What is ESG?
Global Trends for ESG
Governance and Board Considerations (including reporting obligations)
2020 and 2021 has been a battle for Asian Americans. A battle for their lives in a pandemic. A battle against racial bias and attacks. A battle for respect as essential workers, business owners, and many more. Most of all, more than ever, it has been a struggle to be seen and heard as Americans. Anti-Asian violence has increased significantly since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. In the words of George Takei, "Star Trek" actor and civil rights activist, "Asian American hate is as old as American history and overnight, this country was swept up by suspicion and fear and naked, outright hatred.” ACC Georgia Chapter has invited a panel of esteemed lawyers to have a conversation about the current situation of anti-Asian hate and what we can do to counter it. Please join us for this dynamic and engaging conversation.
With vaccinations on the rise and re-entry into the "real world" becoming more common day after day, now is the time to pause and review the legal developments of 2020 that you may have missed while juggling working from home, virtual schooling and grocery deliveries. Join a panel of Eversheds Sutherland partners for an update on significant legal changes that occurred over the last year and what the short-term future holds. This discussion will provide practical updates on:
Please join us for our webinar on navigating the complexities of patent due diligence investigations and strengthening patent portfolios. Our seasoned panelists will share diverse perspectives on the following issues which will be explored from the vantage points of the target, acquirer, and in-house and outside counsel:
When are due diligence and freedom-to-operate investigations important?
What happens during due diligence investigations?
How to determine scope and best practices on tight timelines and budgets?
How to assess follow-up action items, including protecting against allegations of willful infringement?
What are best practices for assessing the strength of patent portfolios?
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Since the pandemic began, employers are facing more challenges than ever, including navigating public health ordinances, sanitation requirements, economic downturn, and personal challenges. As more employees get involved in movements for social justice and tune in to divisive political campaigns, and as most states mandate mask-wearing, employers can add new challenges to their plate: personal expression, objections to masks, and the risk for violence and social clashes in the workplace. In this era, an employer's approach to these circumstances can be met with widespread public criticism. This presentation will discuss policy and program solutions to navigate the thorniest and most sensitive issues of our time (so far!).
Wiley LLP presents a panel which will explore the ways doing business with the federal government can differ from doing business in the commercial marketplace. The panelists, including in-house counsel from a major government contractor and outside counsel specializing in government contracts, will engage in a candid discussion of the pros and cons of government contracting to help attendees assess whether the benefits of working with Uncle Sam—including current opportunities under the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan—ultimately outweigh the risks.
The discussion will highlight notable differences in government and commercial business practices—from the legal and regulatory compliance frameworks that apply, to the ways contract terms are negotiated, administered and enforced. The panel will also include a discussion of strategic market considerations for companies that are contemplating entering government contracting or current government contractors interested in expanding or diversifying their federal business.
Speakers:
Kendra Perkins Norwood, Partner, Wiley LLP Kevin J. Maynard, Partner, Wiley LLP Lusanna Ro, Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, AECOM James K. (“Jim”) Lowe, Jr, Vice President and Sr. Assistant General Counsel, AECOM