Lowenstein Sandler LLP and Free the Slaves are co-sponsoring a unique luncheon conference to examine the quickly-evolving field of slavery and the law. Regulations that require companies to investigate forced labor slavery in their products have been emerging at the state, federal and international levels. Socially-responsible investment funds are screening companies for their human rights standards and practices. 

Key Conference Themes

• Current Landscape: What are the current efforts to eradicate slavery from supply chains and are they effective?
• What’s Next: What new, modified, and expanded efforts to change supply chain behavior are on the horizon?
• Being Prepared: Are businesses and their counsel prepared to address effectively the growing issues of supply chain transparency and accountability?

Featured Speakers

• Jean Baderscheider: Former Exxon Mobil Vice President of Global Procurement and current CEO of the Global Fund to End Slavery
• Ralph Falzone: U.S. Department of State
• Cecilia Gardner: Jewelers Vigilance Committee
• Judy Gerhart: International Labor Rights Forum
• Steve Hitov: Coalition of Immokalee Workers
• E. Christopher Johnson: Center for Justice, Rights and Dignity
• Adam Kanzer: Domini Social Investments
• Melysa Sperber: Alliance to End Slavery and Trafficking