ACC InConversation with Casper Munch, VP, Head of Legal and Deputy General Counsel at A.P. Moller - Maersk
Recorded On: 04/01/2026
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The current Middle East crisis is reshaping global transport, energy markets, and supply chains, with ripple effects across industry sectors. Disruption of a key maritime chokepoint like the Strait of Hormuz affects transport routes and the flow of roughly 20% of global oil and gas. Accordingly, in-house legal teams need to address substantial operational, financial, and legal challenges.
Join Casper Munch, Vice President, Head of Legal and Deputy General Counsel of A.P. Moller – Maersk, for an insightful live conversation with Jason L. Brown, ACC President & CEO.
- Drawing from his experience at one of the world’s largest transport and logistics company, Casper will share practical perspectives on how in-house legal teams can help their organizations navigate the implications of this crisis, manage risk, and support critical decision-making.
- From crisis management and communication to addressing geopolitical pressure, sanctions compliance and supply chain disruptions, this session will explore how legal leaders can adapt and add value in this volatile context.
- You’ll walk away with actionable takeaways on how in-house counsel can make a positive impact in helping their organization navigate current disruptions and uncertainties.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from a legal leader supporting a global company that is at the heart of global trade—and bring your questions.
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Jason 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.
Casper Munch
Vice President, Head of Legal and Deputy General Counsel
A.P. Moller – Maersk
Casper Munch is Deputy General Counsel and Head of Legal at A.P. Møller – Mærsk, overseeing the Group’s global legal affairs. He joined Maersk in 2013 and has held several senior leadership roles before taking on his current position in 2018. Casper serves on the boards of multiple Maersk entities, including Maersk Insurance A/S, and is also a board member of the Britannia P&I Club. Prior to joining Maersk, he practiced law with the Danish firm Kromann Reumert, specializing in M&A and capital markets. He holds a Master of Laws from the University of Copenhagen and an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business.