ACC and University of Delaware will host a panel discussion on how companies can protect their brand and maintain high ethical standards across all facets of their global business operations.
WASHINGTON (April 6, 2017) — The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), a global legal association representing more than 42,000 in-house counsel in 85 countries, alongside the University of Delaware, will host a panel discussion, "Volkswagen Emission Scandal – Lessons for Investors, Boards, Chief Legal Officers, and Compliance and Governance Professionals," on how companies can protect their brand and maintain high ethical standards across all facets of their global business operations.
What:
Panelists will address steps that boards, chief legal officers, compliance, and governance professionals can take to avoid problems such as those recently faced by Volkswagen in the controversy. Corporate lawyers hailing from Abercrombie & Fitch, UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust, McDonald's Corp., Jenner & Block, and the Delaware Supreme Court, among others, will discuss:
- The role of Volkswagen's board of directors and whether it was actively monitoring management.
- Whether the use of dual class stock exacerbated any problems.
- The role of the company's unique governance structure.
- Impact of the executive compensation structure on the compliance culture.
When and Where:
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Gore Recital Hall, University of Delaware
110 Orchard Rd.
Newark, DE 19716
Contact:
For press inquiries and registration, please contact Jane Myers, communications manager, at myers@acc.com or +1 202.677.4767.
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About ACC: The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is a global legal association that promotes the common professional and business interests of in-house counsel who work for corporations, associations and other private-sector organizations through information, education, networking, and advocacy. With more than 42,000 members employed by over 10,000 organizations in 85 countries, ACC connects its members to the people and resources necessary for both personal and professional growth. By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® For more information, visit www.acc.com and follow ACC on Twitter: @ACCinhouse.