ACC InConversation with Aaron Renenger, Chief of Strategic Relations and General Counsel at World Central Kitchen
Includes a Live Web Event on 06/02/2026 at 2:00 PM (EDT)
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How can in-house counsel help their organizations navigate today’s global geopolitical tensions?
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East underscores a global environment marked by strong geopolitical tensions, trade disruption, and increasing regulatory complexity. In-house counsel help businesses to adapt and lead in this shifting landscape that reshapes strategy, operations, and risk exposure.
What can corporate counsel learn from the in-house legal teams of organizations that operate in areas impacted by disasters or conflicts? They’re used to operating in high-stakes, high-risk contexts, with complex legal and reputational risks, physical security risks to staff on the ground, supply chain disruptions, and heightened geopolitical scrutiny.
Join ACC President & CEO Jason L. Brown in conversation with Aaron Renenger, Chief of Strategic Relations and General Counsel at World Central Kitchen, a global nonprofit delivering aid in regions affected by disaster and conflict, including the Middle East.
Aaron will share practical insights from his experience at the intersection of law, geopolitics, and business—on how in-house counsel can help organizations navigate geopolitical pressure, manage cross-border regulatory risk, support global partnerships, and maintain operational continuity in complex environments.
You’ll leave with actionable perspectives on how legal leaders can strengthen their organization’s ability to operate—and compete—in this volatile global context.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from a legal leader and bring your questions.
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LockedJason L. Brown
President & CEO
Association of Corporate Counsel
Jason L. Brown is the president and CEO of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), the world’s largest global legal association for in-house counsel. He leads ACC’s strategic vision and operations, advancing its mission to support, connect, and advocate for in-house legal professionals worldwide.
Prior to joining ACC, Jason served as vice president, general counsel, and secretary for GE Appliances, a Haier Company, based in Louisville, Kentucky. In this role, he was the company’s principal legal officer and chief compliance officer, responsible for the vision and execution of its global legal strategy. He also led all legal department activities, including corporate governance, security and crisis management, enterprise risk management, and government affairs.
Before GE Appliances, Jason was vice president, general counsel, and secretary for Dyson, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, overseeing all legal matters for the Americas region of the British technology company known for its innovative vacuum cleaners and hair care products. Earlier, he held senior legal leadership roles at MillerCoors, where, as associate general counsel, he co-led the commercial legal team and focused on marketing, sales, and regulatory matters.
From 2010 to 2012, Jason served as executive director of the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF). He also held legal leadership positions at Pepsi Beverages Company (formerly PepsiAmericas) and began his legal career in private practice at Winthrop & Weinstine in his hometown of Minneapolis, Minnesota, before joining the litigation group at Ungaretti & Harris in Illinois.
Jason currently serves as Board Chair of Legal Prep Charter Academy of Indianapolis, a recent expansion of the legal-themed charter school founded in Chicago, Illinois. He also serves on the Board of Visitors for the Howard University School of Law.
Jason earned both his undergraduate and law degrees from Howard University in Washington, D.C. and serves as president of the Howard University School of Law International Alumni Association.
Aaron Renenger
Chief of Strategic Relations & General Counsel
World Central Kitchen
Aaron Renenger serves as General Counsel and Chief of Strategic Relations at World Central Kitchen, where he leads the organization’s legal and governance efforts and manages relationships with U.S. and foreign government entities to advance WCK’s mission of feeding people in times of crisis. Before joining WCK, Aaron spent more than 20 years at Milbank LLP, where he was a litigator specializing in complex commercial disputes in federal district and bankruptcy courts, representing clients in high-stakes disputes across corporate, financial, and restructuring contexts. Earlier in his career, he served as a speechwriter and public affairs specialist for the United States Air Force, experience that helped shape his commitment to service and effective communication in high-stakes environments.
