In the last decades, American businesses have faced growing challenges from within and without. For years, many “blue states” have adopted policies to encourage or even impose social and environmental requirements on companies. Those companies faced a choice: either adopt and manage multiple policies in different states, or adopt the most inclusive version in order to maintain internal consistency.
At the same time, some American corporations began explicit efforts to exert influence on political, social, and cultural issues unrelated to their core business. Companies, particularly financial institutions, started issuing proclamations on non-business matters and changing their business to match, declaring that they would no longer deal with XYZ industry, product, or type of energy production.
Faced with growing market threats to critical state industries and natural resources, “red states” began to respond, passing laws to counter corporate and state efforts they view as politicizing business. This new pushback is significant, but it complicates matters for in-house counsel trying to navigate the competing obligations from red and blue states. Join us for a panel of experts to discuss these issues and examine possible ways to move forward.
Featuring:

Mr. Chad Boudreaux, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, Huntington Ingalls Industries
Ms. Elisebeth Collins, Former General Counsel, WWE; Former Deputy General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, Caterpillar Inc.; Former Assistant Attorney General for Legal Policy, U.S. Department of Justice
Mr. Harold Kim, Chief Legal Officer and Executive Vice President, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Ms. Cheryl Stanton, Chief Legal and Government Affairs Officer, BrightStar Care
Moderator: Hon Theodore W. Ullyot, Partner, Torridon Group