OBA Canadian Corporate Counsel Association – Ontario Chapter PROGRAM
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM (ET)

This program is part of the CCCA In-House Counsel ESG Series. As a result of globalization and the outsourcing of labour, businesses are increasingly expected to manage risks and provide transparency into their supplier’s activities. In-house counsel play a critical role in furthering an organization’s ESG goals. The CCCA is pleased to partner with Lerners LLP to share practice tips in developing and negotiating ESG-focused clauses in supplier contracts aimed at protecting an organization from specific risks (e.g. labour rights, human rights, corruption practices). Hear helpful insights on how in-house counsel can establishing a monitoring framework to assess compliance and reporting, as well as how to provide advice and support when there is a breach.

PROGRAM CO-CHAIRS

KJ Chong, BroadGrain Commodities Inc. (Toronto)
Wilhelm Rinas, Ontario Clean Water Agency (Toronto)

PROGRAM SPEAKERS

Emily Fan, Lerners LLP (Toronto)
Dirk Matten, Schulich School of Business (Toronto)
Kamilia Saad, Canadian Commercial Corporation (Ottawa)

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