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.
This program originally aired on July 24, 2025. Please note that this program recording is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.
Nonprofits and associations are experiencing and concerned about a variety of challenges and potential crises, many of which are addressed by other sessions in the conference. This session will cover what governance issues and practices are triggered by those matters and when and how best to engage senior officers and the board in a time of great uncertainty.
Presented by:
Robert Falk Chief Legal and Regulatory Officer Truth Initiative
Ilona Levine SVP, General Counsel, and Global Corporate Secretary Internet Society
Phil Feigen DC Office Managing Shareholder Polsinelli, PC
This program originally aired on July 24, 2025. Please note that this program recording is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.
In a fast shifting and disruptive enforcement landscape, laws affecting interactions with foreign companies and governments present unprecedented compliance risks and burdens for the unwary. The Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 (“FARA”) remains a sweeping, vague statute, for which the application even to U.S. companies can often be threatening and unclear, particularly in the face of the proliferation of similar legislation by other jurisdictions around the world. Similarly, companies attempting to comply with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 (“FCPA”), which has historically been one of the areas of most aggressive corporate criminal enforcement, are now operating in an environment of unprecedented uncertainty. Recent DOJ guidance on the enforcement of both laws and a recent Presidential directive regarding review of FCPA enforcement have created significant ambiguities as to the fate of ongoing investigations and enforcement, potentially fundamentally altering the compliance and voluntary disclosure calculus - in some surprising ways. Learn how these laws work, and how recent developments will affect enforcement and compliance practices.
Presented by:
Caroline Leary COO & General Counsel Environmental Working Group (EWG)
Jamie Schafer Partner, White Collar & Investigations Perkins Coie
This program originally aired on July 24, 2025. Please note that this program recording is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.
This panel will discuss some of the key legal and regulatory actions taken during the first six months of the Trump Administration that impact the nonprofit sector. Some organizations are facing dire circumstances triggered by the loss of federal funding. Others are assessing whether shifting federal policies regarding “DEI,” immigration and other issues will affect their charitable programs and grantmaking. Others may fear targeted IRS audits and other agency investigations. As in-house counsel, you have a key role in helping your organization’s leadership navigate these challenges. Our discussion will arm you with information, guidance, and strategies to help you assess options and prepare for potential scrutiny.
Presented by:
Catherine Livingston Chief Legal Officer American Institutes for Research
This program originally aired on November 4, 2025. Please note that the on-demand format of this program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.
A panel comprised of law firm professionals and in-house counsel will provide insight into the intricacies of contracting with AI vendors. This program will cover key negotiation strategies, identify common contractual impositions, and highlight missing provisions that could impact your business. Additionally, it will examine AI program governance once the vendor relationship is established.
ACC Houston November Chapter Meeting CLE Ethical Scenarios: What Would You Do? November 20, 2025 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Landry’s Seafood House
This presentation explores complex workplace dilemmas involving ethics, legal compliance and HR decision-making. Through detailed scenarios, it examines issues such as medical privacy under ADA and FMLA, OSHA investigations following a fatal accident, harassment by a client executive and safety concerns tied to regulatory procedures. Each case presents conflicting pressures between HR, management and employees, raising questions about confidentiality, union involvement, legal privilege and leadership accountability. Rather than offering clear-cut answers, reflection is encouraged on how to respond when values, policies, and people collide. Participants are challenged to consider how organizations can balance employee rights with operational demands while maintaining ethical integrity in high-pressure environments.
1.00 hours CLE (TX) and includes 1.00 hours ethics credits.
Join us for an exploration of the most anticipated cases in the upcoming Supreme Court Term and their potential impact on in-house counsel. Our panel of legal experts will break down key cases involving corporate law, regulatory disputes, constitutional challenges, employment law, intellectual property, and other issues of interest. We’ll discuss how these rulings may shape legal strategies, compliance efforts, and risk management for businesses in 2025 and beyond. This session is essential for in-house counsel looking to stay ahead of emerging legal trends and prepare their organizations for the changing legal landscape.
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping industries, but its development and deployment often sit at the nexus of intellectual property and data privacy laws. This panel will explore how regulations like GDPR and CCPA influence the creation, protection, and commercialization of AI-driven IP, including discussions on how these frameworks impact trade secrets, data-driven innovations, and compliance strategies in cross-border matters. Attendees will gain insights into balancing IP protections with privacy obligations, practical strategies for navigating compliance, and the implications of overlapping legal regimes for businesses leveraging AI technologies.
