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Governance Trends in ESG for the Aerospace and Defense Sector

Webinar | 03.01.22, 4:00 AM EST - 5:00 AM EST

Strong corporate governance is integral to sustainability and successful ESG approaches in the global aerospace and defense sector. Investors and regulators alike are increasing focus on corporate governance processes and practices, from effective compliance programs and risk management to workforce development, diversity and inclusion. More than ever before, the governance factors of decision-making are taking center stage.


The International Forum on Business Ethical Conduct (IFBEC), Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) and Crowell & Moring LLP are proud to partner for this webinar on Tuesday, 1 March, 2022 from 9:00-10:00 AM (EST) for an virtual panel to examine today’s governance trends in ESG for the aerospace and defense sector. The event will open with remarks from former US Secretary of the Army, AIA President, and Chief Executive Officer Eric Fanning, followed by former Deputy US Trade Representative and Crowell & Moring International President and Chief Executive Officer Robert Holleyman.


The panel session to follow will include Michael Witt (Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer at Northrop Grumman), Preston Pugh (Partner at Crowell & Moring), and Debbie Allen (BAE Systems) and other experts who will provide actionable insights to support your organization’s response to these trends and realize the opportunities they provide.


For more information, please visit these areas: Aviation, Environmental, Social, and Governance, Government Affairs, Government Contracts

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The Artificial Intelligence Agenda from Capitol Hill to State Capitals: Where We Are and Where We Are (Probably) Going

The landscape of AI governance and regulation is shifting. Following the release of the White House’s “America’s AI Action Plan” in July 2025 and the President’s signing of related Executive Orders, the White House has emphasized (at least rhetorically) a preference for innovation, adoption, and deregulation. But that does not tell the entire story. The Administration remains committed to exercising a heavy hand in AI, including by banning the U.S. government’s procurement of so-called “woke AI,” intervening in the development of data centers and the export of the AI technology stack, imposing an export fee for certain semiconductors to China, and assuming a stake in a U.S. semiconductor company. State legislatures are also racing to implement their own regulations, particularly around AI’s use in critical areas, such as healthcare, labor and employment, and data privacy. The many sources of regulation raise the specter of a fragmented compliance environment for businesses. This webinar will delve into the Administration’s AI strategy, going beyond the headlines to analyze:...