ACC InConversation with Donny Ching (Feb. 25, 2026)
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The world is watching how Venezuela’s energy future is unfolding after recent US moves to reshape its oil sector. With this key development, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the impact of AI on energy consumption, in-house legal teams are suddenly dealing with a whole new set of risks and opportunities.
Join Donny Ching, former Legal Director of Shell plc, and current Emeritus Chair of General Counsel for Diversity & Inclusion, for an insightful live conversation with Jason L. Brown, ACC president & CEO.
With more than 30 years of international in-house experience at a global energy company, Donny will share practical perspectives on how legal leaders can help the business navigate disruption, adapt to change, and anticipate emerging trends in this complex global landscape.
You’ll walk away with strategic insights on how in-house counsel can add value and help shape business responses during turbulent times. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from a global legal leader and bring your questions!
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Former Legal Director
Shell PLC
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.
