Environmental

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues have rapidly emerged as a top priority for companies of all sizes, and organizations are considering forming dedicated ESG teams while simultaneously developing policies focused on climate change risk, responsible use of data, and enhanced social justice, particularly with respect to employee related diversity and inclusion (D&I). Corporate counsel are regularly called upon to undertake ESG integration work by advising the business on ESG objectives, implementation, compliance, and mitigation of attendant litigation and regulatory risks. Bracewell partners Rachel Goldman and David Shargel regularly advise companies on ESG risks and compliance measures, including with respect to enforcement actions and litigation risks.

Join us as Rachel and David explain what In-House Counsel need to know to manage ESG issues, including:

• Emerging ESG issues;
   
• ESG reporting standards and related regulatory risk; and
   
• Overview of litigation trends and risks related to ESG, including securities class actions and derivative suits.
   
• Risk-mitigation in the developing ESG landscape

FREE for ACC NYC Members & Prospective Members (Must be In-House Counsel)

Prospective members are welcome to join us for this ACC Global Membership Month event, free of charge.
 

FOR FULL DETAILS AND TO REGISTER, PLEASE CLICK BELOW:

7:30 – 8:30                   Registration, Continental Breakfast and Visit Exhibits

8:30 – 8:40                   Welcome Remarks

                                    Kate Krebel, Leonardo DRS, 2022 President, Association of Corporate Counsel St. Louis Chapter            
                                    Bob Tomaso, Husch Blackwell, Immediate Past President, Bar Association of Metropolitan St.
                                    Louis

8:40 – 9:30                  Session 1:  The Ins and Outs of Supplier Diversity – Family Feud Style
                                       (Elimination of Bias/Ethics)
                                       Session Speakers:  Greensfelder                   

9:50 – 10:40                Session 2: The Future is Now:  Building Community, Fostering DEI, Developing Mentorship and Driving Quality Legal Work in the Hybrid Workplace
Session Speakers: Lewis Rice

10:40 – 11:00               Break: Visit Exhibits

11:00 – 11:50               Session 3: Religion and Politics in the Workplace 
                                     Session Speaker: Ogletree

12:00 – 1:15                 NEW Lunch and Presentation: 
                                      Legal Recruiting & the Great Resignation:  
                                      A Discussion with Amy Leafe McCormack, McCormack Schreiber Legal Search
                                     and
                                     Bob Tomaso, Managing Partner of Husch Blackwell

1:15 – 1:30                   Break: Visit Exhibits

1:30 – 2:20                  Session 5:  What Does the Company Know?  Selecting/Preparing the Company Designated
                                        Deposition Witness
                                        Session Speaker:  Stinson

2:20 – 2:30                   Break: Visit Exhibits

2:30 – 3:20                  Session 6:  Corporate Contracting Conundrum - Navigating the Evolving Patchwork of Privacy
Session Speaker: Armstrong Teasdale

3:20 – 3:40                   Break; Visit Exhibits

3:40 – 4:30                  Session 7: Brew Pubs of Saint Louis – The Culture of the Region’s Craft Beer
                                        Industry and Its Impact on Our Community
                                        Featured Speakers:  Thompson Coburn

4:30 - 6:00               Craft Beer & Cocktail Reception with Attendance Prizes Awarded

ACC Houston Environmental Law Practice Group CLE Webinar
Hot Topics in Environmental Law: Environmental Justice, Emerging Contaminants, and ESG Disclosures
December 9, 2021 | 12 -1 PM | 1.00 Hours CLE (TX)

Please join environmental law firm Beveridge & Diamond for a CLE webinar discussing hot topics in environmental law. As we approach a new year, B&D’s speakers will provide a preview of what in-house counsel can expect to see in 2022 from environmental justice, emerging contaminant litigation, and ESG disclosure requirements, and will provide tips and best practices for steps an organization can take now to be prepared.

ESG considerations are increasingly coming to the forefront in M&A transactions and can lead to reputational, legal and financial risk in addition to compromising a company's ESG strategy. Stakeholders and regulators are requiring greater transparency and accountability for a company's ESG strategy and how acquisitions and other investments are consistent with that strategy.

The session will begin with a brief overview and viewpoints from well-known institutional investors on the ESG landscape; walk through preliminary steps to consider in M&A transactions, including the Board's fiduciary duties and ESG considerations when choosing a target; dive into detail on the acquisition process including ESG-issue spotting in the due diligence review, protecting against ESG risks in transaction documents and the resulting consequences on the valuation of the target; followed by consideration of post-closing matters and regulatory developments relating to ESG issues. The session will wrap up with key takeaways for in-house counsel to keep in mind in this rapidly changing landscape and enable them to effectively advise boards and management of the ESG risks associated with a transaction and how those risks can be addressed and mitigated.

This program contains 1.5 hours of Substantive content under the Law Society of Ontario's mandatory CPD Regime.

This event is open and free of charge only to in-house counsel who are practicing lawyers and are current members of a provincial law society; however, you must RSVP to attend. Please RSVP by no later than Monday, December 13, 2021.

ACC Ontario reserves the right to review all registrations for eligibility. In-house counsel must be ACC members or meet ACC membership eligibility. Please click here for further details.

Note: All instructions and information on how to access the webinar will be sent by email in advance of the program.

Questions? Please email us.

California employers often wish they could waive a magic wand that makes compliance with California laws easy. Unfortunately, “abracadabra” won’t make your company’s legal challenges go away, but in this CLE, Hunton Andrews Kurth will offer up some tips for navigating California’s rigorous regulations.  Join us as we discuss recent developments in cybersecurity, employment, and environmental law.  Topics will include: (i) the recently enacted California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) potentially impacting companies’ digital platforms, (ii) the ever changing COVID-19-related challenges for employers, and (iii) the latest in Proposition 65 and environmental regulations for manufacturers and distributors. Just as California’s regulations may be haunting companies and appearing out of thin air, so too will our magician, David Harris, who will provide a virtual magical interlude during the program.

David is one of the nation’s most sought-after corporate magicians. For
almost two decades, he has entertained audiences for clients that include Fortune
100 and 500 companies. Come experience the magic live! He’ll keep you relaxed
and laughing all the way