Legal Seminar: Decoding the Legal Aspects of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Tuesday, 07/01/2025 @ 10:00 - 11:30
Implementing corporate social responsibility (CSR) is not just a trend but a crucial factor for sustainable business development. Effective CSR implementation brings numerous strategic benefits:
- Enhancing brand perception among customers: A brand image associated with social responsibility helps businesses stand out to consumers and stakeholders compared to competitors.
- Attracting and retaining talent: A workplace that values community responsibility attracts and retains employees seeking meaningful work environments that contribute to society.
- Increasing appeal to investors: Strong and consistent CSR initiatives demonstrate a company’s long-term vision and attract investor interest.
However, not all businesses fully understand the legal risks associated with CSR or how to develop strategies that comply with existing laws.
To address this, the Chief Corporate Counsel Club (CCCC) is hosting the Legal Seminar “Decoding the Legal Aspects of Corporate Social Responsibility for Businesses”. This seminar will provide insights into the importance of CSR, relevant legal frameworks, and how to build a suitable CSR strategy for your business.
👤 Speaker: Lawyer Nguyen Van Thanh – Managing Partner at Youth & Partners Law Firm and Member of the Executive Board of the Vĩnh Phúc Corporate Legal Counsellors Club.
Seminar Objectives
- Understanding the legal framework: Equip businesses with knowledge of legal regulations related to CSR, potential legal risks, and preventive measures.
- Developing an effective CSR strategy: Provide businesses with the tools to create CSR strategies suitable for the current context.
- Guidance on CSR compliance assessment and the role of corporate legal department.
Key Content:
During the seminar, the speakers will share in-depth insights into the following topics:
- Concepts of corporate social responsibility: Definitions, key pillars of CSR, and its importance in today’s business landscape.
- Legal risks and consequences of non-compliance: Overview of CSR-related legal regulations, potential risks, and consequences for non-compliance.
- Current strategies for businesses: Practical guidance for companies navigating today’s challenges.
- Assessing CSR compliance and the role of corporate legal teams: The role of in-house legal teams in ensuring CSR compliance, including tools and methods for CSR evaluation.
- Q&A session with attendees.
Target Audience
This seminar is designed for:
- Business owners: Leaders aiming to understand CSR and build a sustainable corporate image.
- Legal professionals: Corporate legal experts seeking to update their knowledge of CSR regulations.
- Lawyers: Legal advisors focusing on CSR-related matters.
- CSR practitioners: Professionals looking to enhance their CSR knowledge and skills.
Event Details
- Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM, Tuesday, 7 January 2024
- Format: ONLINE via Zoom
- Ticket:
- 540,000 VND/ ticket (inclusive of 8% VAT)
- Free for CCCC members with an Online or higher membership package.
Don’t miss this opportunity to stay updated on the latest CSR information and build a sustainable business!
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About the Speaker – Lawyer Nguyen Van Thanh
Lawyer Thanh, formerly the Head of Legal Affairs at Samsung SDI Vietnam (2015), has been the Managing Partner at Youth & Partners Law Firm since 2019.
- Member of the Executive Board, Vinh Phuc Legal Club (since March 2024).
- Licensed Lawyer No. 10652/LS issued by the Vietnam Bar Federation.
- Member of the Vietnam Bar Federation (since 2015).
- Lawyer under the Vietnam Lawyers Association and the Bar Association of Vietnam.
With extensive experience in corporate internal issues, labour, and commercial law, Lawyer Thanh has a deep understanding of international corporate and labour standards. He is highly skilled in resolving internal corporate disputes and addressing legal issues with business partners and suppliers.
Notably, Lawyer Thanh is among the few lawyers in Vietnam certified as a Senior Auditor in management, labour, human rights, and business ethics systems by the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA). As a Lead Auditor for Samsung Vietnam’s supplier evaluation teams, he has conducted hundreds of audits to ensure compliance with the RBA Code of Conduct and Vietnamese law.
