Committees & Programs

Membership Committee

WLG's Membership Committee is an advisory board which reports to the Board of Directors. The committee:

Each committee member is designated as a "Network Ambassador" to a specific group of firms, acting as the liaison between the firms and the Board.

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March 1, 2021

When World Law Group embarked on a commitment to look at generational trends, a global pandemic certainly wasn’t part of the plan. However, these events led to an acceleration of trends and uncovered a few unexpected silver linings.

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Member Firm News Greece
December 20, 2024

Greece’s Law No. 4990/2022 incorporates the EU Whistleblowing Directive, requiring private sector entities with 50+ employees or operating in specific industries to establish whistleblowing systems. Reports can be submitted anonymously or eponymously via written, verbal, or electronic channels, with clear guidelines for their management....
Member Firm News Australia
December 20, 2024

Australia’s whistleblower protections, governed by the Corporations Act and Taxation Administration Act, mandate that public companies, large proprietary companies, and certain superannuation entities implement whistleblower policies. These policies must support protected disclosures about misconduct and ensure whistleblower confidentiality,...
Member Firm News France
December 20, 2024

France’s whistleblower protections, rooted in the Sapin II and Waserman Laws, mandate companies with 50+ employees to implement comprehensive whistleblowing systems. These systems must support multiple confidential reporting channels, including verbal, written, and digital methods, and protect employees, former employees, contractors, and other...
Member Firm News Sweden
December 20, 2024

Sweden’s Whistleblowing Act requires all entities with 50+ employees to implement internal reporting systems, supporting both written and verbal channels, with options for face-to-face meetings. The law protects employees, consultants, job applicants, and even former workers, ensuring confidentiality and safeguarding against retaliation. While...
Member Firm News South Africa
December 20, 2024

South Africa’s whistleblower protections, anchored in the Protected Disclosures Act and the Companies Act, require companies to establish internal systems for receiving and addressing reports of improprieties. These systems must protect employees, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders from retaliation, ensuring confidentiality and...