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8:30am - 9:30am	Patent Playbook: Trends to Watch and Issues to Know, presented by Keker, Van Nest & Peters. Presentation Slides Webcast
9:45am - 10:45am	PTAB in 2025: A Conversation with PTAB Judges on Recent Changes, Emerging Trends, and Future Direction, presented by Perkins Coie Presentation Slides Webcast(Expires 12/20/25)
11:00am - Noon	License to Win: Trademark Agreements that Perform, Protect, and Scale, presented by Farella Braun + Martel Presentation Slides Webcast Trademark License Agreement Trademark Clauses
12:30pm - 1:30pm	ITC War Games: Winning Offensive and Defensive Strategies, presented by Morrison Foerster Presentation Slides Webcast
1:45pm - 2:45pm	FRAND or Foe? Global SEP Negotiation and Enforcement, presented by Finnegan Presentation Slides Webcast Recent ITC Rulings Best Practices Recent Developments 10 Years of Case Law
3:00pm - 4:00pm	Ruptured Relationships & Trade Secrets: Thinking Ahead to Trial so that You Won’t Be on Trial, presented by Wilson Sonsini Presentation Slides Webcast

CLE #1	10 Things for In-House Counsel to Know About the NLRA, presented by AALRR Presentation Slides
CLE #2	Unlocking Hidden Value in Your Company’s Insurance Policies: Ten Tips for California Insureds, presented by McGuire Woods Presentation Slides
CLE #3	Bias in the Workplace: What are the Political and Practical Risks and How Can Companies Mitigate Them, presented by Cozen O'Connor Presentation Slides
CLE #4	Heading to Market? An IP Checklist for Product Launch, presented by Finnegan Presentation Slides
CLE #5	Inside the Investigator’s Studio: Behind the Scenes of Workplace Investigations, presented by Hanson Bridgett Presentation Slides

8:30am - 9:30am	Collecting and Transferring Personal Data Around The World: U.S. and Global development in Privacy Laws, presented by Shook Hardy & Bacon Presentation Slides
9:45am - 10:45am	Deploying AI with Confidence: Best Practices Related to Privacy & Governance, presented by Farella, Braun + Martel Presentation Slides
11:00am - Noon	Where Privacy-by-Design Ends and Enforcement Begins: Rethinking Website Compliance in 2025, presented by Benesch Presentation Slides
12:30pm - 1:30pm	Cybersecurity Regulations Around The World Are Rapidly Changing. What Does This Mean For Your Company?, presented by Finnegan Presentation Slides
1:45pm - 2:45pm	Navigating the Privacy Minefield: Litigation Trends and Case Strategy, presented by Keker, Van Nest & Peters Presentation Slides

8:30AM - 9:30AM	The Second Trump Administration: Tax, Trade, and Tariffs presented by Eversheds Sutherland Presentation Slides
9:45AM- 10:45AM	The Trump Administration’s Early DEI EOs: Not All DEI is Illegal DEI presented by Jackson Lewis Presentation Slides
11:00AM - 12:00PM	100 Days of New Administration: Transforming Labor & Employment Landscape presented by Ogletree Deakins Presentation Slides
12:15PM -1:15PM	Challenging Executive Authority: Pending Litigation Against Trump's Executive Orders presented by Keker Van Nest + Peters Presentation Slides

8:30am-9:30am	Unlocking Value: How AI Integration Can Transform Your Life Science Company presented by Mintz Presentation Slides
9:45am-10:45am	Unlocking the Power of Branding: Elevate Your Life Sciences IP Strategy presented by Wilson Sonsini Presentation Slides Webcast Trademarks 101
12:30pm-1:30pm	Patent Misuse Issues in the Context of Patent Licensing presented by Finnegan Presentation Slides Webcast
1:45pm - 2:45pm	Peak Brain: The Science of Staying Sharp (Specialty MCLE: Prevention & Detection Competence) presented by Part Time Health Presentation Slides
3:00pm-4:00pm	Managing a Compliance Program Under the New Executive Administration presented by Reed Smith General Compliance Program Guidance

8:30am - 9:30am	Dodged that Bullet- Navigating Traps in Strategic Commercial/IP Arrangements presented by Freshfields Presentation Slides
9:45am - 10:45am	Making Teams More Productive Through Neurodiversity (Implicit Bias) Presentation Slides Webcast Making Teams More Productive Through Neurodiversity
11:00am - Noon	From Trials to Market: Litigation Risks and Strategies for Life Sciences Companies presented by Shook Hardy & Bacon Presentation Slides Webcast
12:30pm - 1:30pm	Insuring Life Sciences Update 2025: Cyber Considerations for Legal Leaders presented by Newfront Presentation Slides Webcast
1:45pm - 2:45pm	Litigation in the Life Sciences: Key Trends and Issues for In-House Counsel to Keep in Mind presented by Keker Van Nest & Peters Presentation Slides Webcast

8:30 - 9:30	The Burned Out Lawyer - Recognition and Prevention Strategies in the Post-COVID World, presented by Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania Presentation Slides Webcast
9:45 - 11:15	The Fine Print: A Litigator’s Perspective on Boilerplate Contract and Insurance Provisions, presented by Farella Braun + Martel Presentation Slides Webcast
11:30 - 12:30	Don’t Trip Over the Ethical Fault Line, presented by CSC Global Presentation Slides Webcast
12:45 - 1:45	Pay Transparency – Living with SB 1162 and What to Expect Next, presented by Faegre Drinker Presentation Slides Webcast
2:00 - 3:00	Implicit Bias: What You Need to Know to Keep Your Company & Yourself Out of Trouble, presented by Cozen Presentation Slides Webcast
3:15 - 4:15	Decoding AI Litigation: Copyright and Fair Use Challenges in the Digital Era, presented by Keker, Van Nest & Peters Presentation Slides Webcast

Life Sciences 2023 WEDNESDAY, MAY 10
8:30 - 9:30	"When Agencies Collide: A Discussion of How Coordination Between the FDA and USPTO Could Impact Patent Rights and Policy", presented by Finnegan Presentation Slides Webcast
9:45 - 10:45	“Biotech Paths for Growth: Structuring Considerations", presented by Freshfields Presentation Slides
11:00 - 12:00	“Lifecycle of a Product Liability Lawsuit: Overview and Practical Advice", presented by Shook, Hardy & Bacon Presentation Slides Webcast
12:30 - 1:30	"Insuring Life Sciences: Smart Strategies for Legal Leaders - From Clinical Trials to D&O Coverage to IP Infringement", presented by Newfront Presentation Slides Webcast
1:45 - 2:45	"Tracking Technologies and Health Information: A Prescription to Avoid Enforcement Action Headaches", presented by Mintz Presentation Slides Webcast
3:00 - 4:00	"Applying Traditional Health Regulations to the Fast-Evolving World of Digital Health", presented by Reed Smith Presentation Slides Webcast
THURSDAY, MAY 11
8:30 - 9:30	“Artificial Intelligence in Life Sciences: The Evolving Legal and Regulatory Landscape", presented by Morrison Foerster Presentation Slides Webcast
9:45 - 10:45	"Life Sciences and the FCPA – What Are Your Risks and How Can You Manage Them in the Face of New DOJ and SEC Enforcement Priorities?", presented by Wilson Sonsini Presentation Slides Webcast
11:00 - 12:00	"Keeping Secrets While Promoting Innovation: Litigating Trade Secrets Disputes in the Life Sciences Industry", presented by Keker, Van Nest & Peters Presentation Slides Webcast
12:15 - 1:15	"Strategic Data Flows: How Data Transactions by Design Can Save your Science (and Sanity)", presented by Norton Rose Fulbright Presentation Slides Webcast

Panel 1- 8:00 - 9:00 AM	"Employment Documents and Recent Developments In Discrimination Law: Piloting Through The New Normal" Presented by Cozen O'Connor Presentation Slides
Panel 2- 9:10 - 10:10 AM	"ESG in Corporate Transactions: It's Time to Buzz the Tower" Presented by Eversheds Sutherland Presentation Slides
Panel 3- 10:20 - 11:20 AM	"Talk to Me Goose: A Survey of Pending IP Legislation" Presented by Keker Van Nest & Peters Presentation Slides
Panel 4- 11:50 - 12:50 PM	"Technology Transactions: Stay Out of the Danger Zone" Presented by Allen & Overy Presentation Slides
Panel 5- 1:00 - 2:00 PM	"A Target-Rich Environment: Tech M&A in the Age of Recession" Presented by Baker McKenzie Presentation Slides
Panel 6- 2:10 - 3:10 PM	"Flight Check: Pre-Merger Considerations" Presented by Blakes Presentation Slides
Panel 7- 3:20 - 4:30 PM	"No Points for Second Place: How Data Privacy Clauses Impact Your Business" Presented by Farella Braun + Martel Presentation Slides

8:30 - 9:30	"Employment Law Issues for Start-Ups: What You Need to Know to Keep Your Company Out of Trouble and to Thrive" (Presented by Cozen O'Connor, September 2022) Presentation Slides
9:40 - 10:40	"Employee Mobility and Trade Secrets: How to Hold on to Confidential Information and Your Employee" (Presented by Cozen O'Connor, September 2022) Presentation Slides
10:50 - 11:50	"Executive Compensation & Benefits in a Start-Up Environment" (Presented by Cozen O'Connor, September 2022) Presentation Slides

Race to the Finish DAY 1 - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26
Session 1: 8:30 - 9:30	"No One Makes It Out Unscathed: The Effects of Personal Trauma and Stress On Our Lives", presented by Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers [Professional Competence CLE] Presentation Slides Webcast
Session 2: 9:45 - 10:45	"International Data Transfers, TIAs and Enforcement Activities", presented by Osborne Clarke Presentation Slides Webcast
Session 3: 11:00 - 12:00	"Platform Companies Beware! Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act Is Not Always There to Protect You", presented by Farella Braun + Martel Presentation Slides Webcast
Session 4: 12:15 - 1:15	"Disorder in the Court: A Case Study on Reforming Bias, Discrimination, and Harassment in the Federal Judiciary", presented by Keker, Van Nest & Peters [Bias CLE] Presentation Slides Webcast
DAY 2 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 27
Session 5: 8:30 - 9:30	"Labor & Employment Year in Review: Companies’ Responses to COVID and Other California Laws", presented by Cozen O'Connor Presentation Slides
Session 6: 9:45 - 10:45	"PAGA and Class Actions: What’s New in 2022 and What’s on the Horizon", presented by Cozen O'Connor Presentation Slides
Session 7: 11:00 - 12:00	"Tips for Avoiding Ethical Dilemmas as In-House Counsel", presented by Keker, Van Nest & Peters [Ethics CLE] Presentation Slides
Networking Lunch: 12:00 - 12:30	Grand Prize Draw (for in-house counsel who attended at least 5 CLE programs)

Deal or No Deal: Destination Knowledge DAY 1 - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28
Stop 1: 8:30 - 9:30	"Risk Allocation in M&A Agreements and Reps & Warranties insurance: What’s on the Horizon?", presented by Eversheds Sutherland Presentation Slides Webcast
Refuel: 9:30 - 10:00	Guided Coffee Tasting with Kuju Coffee
Stop 2: 10:00 - 11:00	“After Arriving at the Deal: Best Practice Processes and IT Tools to Facilitate the Implementation of Multi-Jurisdictional Carve-Out and Post-Merger Integration Projects”, presented by PwC Legal Presentation Slides Webcast
Stop 3: 11:15 - 12:15	“Avoiding Post-Closing Integration Road Blocks: Failing to Plan or Planning to Fail?”, presented by Blakes Presentation Slides “Canadian Private Equity Deal Study” - by Blakes
Pit Stop: 12:15 - 12:30	Lunch Delivery, presented by Norton Rose Fulbright
Stop 4: 12:30 - 1:30	"Technology Transactions: This is the Way”, presented by Allen & Overy Presentation Slides
Detour: 5:00 - 6:00	A Halloween Cocktail Experience
DAY 2 - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29
Stop 5: 8:30 - 9:30	"The Road Ahead: Recent Changes to Employment Laws & Their Impacts”, presented by Cozen O’Connor Presentation Slides Webcast
Stop 6: 9:45 - 10:45	“Destination Compliance: FCPA Developments and Best Practices”, presented by Farella Braun + Martel Presentation Slides Webcast
Stop 7: 11:00 - 12:00	“The Secret Getaway: Drafting and Negotiating Transactional NDAs”, presented by Baker McKenzie Presentation Slides Webcast
The Homestretch: 12:00 - 12:15	Grand Prize Draw (for in-house counsel who attended at least 6 CLE programs)
Stop 8: 12:15 - 1:15	"The ‘New Deal’ Journey Starts Here: A Whistle Stop Tour of the Upcoming Overhaul of EU Consumer Rights", presented by Osborne Clarke Presentation Slides Webcast

8:00-9:00	Guided Artisanal Coffee Tasting – sponsored by NetDocuments, presented by Triple Coffee Co.
9:00-10:00	"Trends in Life Science Deals Through the Covid-19 Pandemic" – presented by Reed Smith Presentation Slides “Health Industry Washington Watch, Updates by Reed Smith on U.S. legislative & regulatory developments affecting the life science & health care industry sector” - by Reed Smith "Economic Forecast: Where biotech goes next after a banner year" - San Francisco Business Times "Largest Mergers and Acquisitions in the Greater Bay Area in 2020" - San Francisco Business Times
10:15-11:15	"Emerging From the Pandemic: Labor & Employment “Hot Topics” for Life Sciences Companies" – presented by Faegre Drinker Presentation Slides Webcast
11:30-12:30	"Clinical Trials - Lessons Learned from the Pandemic" – presented by Arnold & Porter Presentation Slides Webcast

9:00-10:00	"Identifying and Mitigating Risks in Manufacturing and Supply Relationships" – presented by Cooley Presentation Slides
10:15-11:15	"Life Sciences Litigation: A Look at Milestone Disputes and Recent Trends" – presented by Keker, Van Nest & Peters Presentation Slides
11:30-12:30	"Managing Intellectual Property Operations in a Pandemic: Strategies for Keeping Stakeholders Involved and On-Target (And What Will Stick in a Post-Pandemic World)" – presented by Baker Botts Presentation Slides
12:30-12:45	Pizza Lunch Delivery & Conversation (Signup Closed)
12:45-1:45	"Preventative Medicine for BioTech Companies: Lessons Learned from Life Sciences Securities Litigation" – presented by Wilson Sonsini Presentation Slides "2020 Life Sciences Securities Litigation Roundup" - by Wilson Sonsini

Life Sciences 2022 THURSDAY, MAY 12
8:30 - 9:30	"Lessons Learned from BioPharma and MedTech Collaborations - Opportunities and Traps for the Unwary", presented by Freshfields Presentation Slides
9:45 - 10:45	“Prioritizing Your Patent Filings: Business & Legal Considerations", presented by Mintz Presentation Slides Webcast
11:00 - 12:00	“Disruptive Technologies: How Life Sciences Companies Can Navigate an Evolving Legal & Regulatory Landscape", presented by Morrison & Foerster Presentation Slides Webcast "MoFo Life Sciences: Five Key Takeaways from FDA’s Transparency of AI/Ml-Enabled Medical Devices Virtual Workshop" - by Morrison Foerster "MoFo Life Sciences: FDA’s Plan for AI/Ml-Based Software as Medical Devices: Progress and Concerns" by - Morrison Foerster "MoFo Life Sciences: Three Key Takeaways from FDLI’s Panel Discussion on FDA’s Digital Health Center of Excellence And Working With The FDA In The Digital Health Space" - by Morrison Foerster
12:30 - 1:30	"Life Sciences Litigation: A Look at Milestone Disputes & Recent Trends", presented by Keker, Van Nest & Peters Presentation Slides Webcast
1:45 - 2:45	"HIPAA, GDPR, & Privacy Regulations, Oh My! - Impacts From Pre-Market to Marketed Product for Pharmaceutical vs. Connected Medical Devices", presented by Reed Smith Presentation Slides Webcast
3:00 - 4:00	"Key perspectives, Trends and Compliance for Executive Compensation in the Biotechnology and Life Sciences Industry", presented by Faegre Drinker Presentation Slides Webcast "Section 409A Time & Form of Payment Rules for Employment Agreements" - by Faegre Drinker
FRIDAY, MAY 13
8:30 - 9:30	“Key Terms and Trends in Manufacturing and Supply Arrangements", presented by Latham & Watkins Presentation Slides Webcast
9:45 - 10:45	"From Tiny to Growth - Checklist for Corporate Compliance", presented by Wilson Sonsini Presentation Slides Webcast
11:00 - 12:00	"Navigating Patent Invalidity Challenges & Best Practices for Proactively Preventing Attacks", presented by Finnegan Presentation Slides Webcast

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Current Program Materials

2025 CLE PROGRAMS

Digital Rules & Data Drama: 2025 EU and UK Law Recap + Your 2026 Survival Guide

(Simmons + Simmons, December 2025)

Prosecutors Who Led the Investigation into January 6: Lessons for Large-Scale Litigation(Farella, October 2025)

AI + Sports 2025 Update(Eversheds, September 2025)

Drafting Smarter, Redlining Faster: Your AI Guide to Contract Negotiation(Cobblestone, September 2025)

ACC California Summit

(Anaheim, August 2025)

Pro Bono: Overview of CA Nonprofit Formation and 501(c)(3) Exemption

(Morgan Lewis, July 2025)

Presentation Slides

Navigating AI Governance: Insights on the EU AI Act(Bird & Bird, July 2025)

Marketing Meets Law: Your Guide to Compliance and Creativity(Wilson Sonsini, June 2025

Pro Bono: Employment Law Audit for Non-Profit Organizations

(Cozen O'Connor, June 2025)

2024 CLE PROGRAMS

Pro Bono: Employment Law Audit for Non-Profit Organizations

(Cozen O'Connor, December 2024)

"IP Challenges and Strategies for Startups" (Fish & Richardson, December 2024)

"Reading the Tea Leaves - Privacy Compliance in 2025" (Greenberg Traurig, December 2024)

Deal or No Deal 2024 (11/14/24)

"Marketing 101: How to Counsel Your Marketing Department" (Wilson Sonsini, October 2024)

"A World In Tumult: Geopolitical Risk And What It Means For Companies And In-House Counsel" (Eversheds Sutherland, September 2024)

"Streamlining Employee Separations and Transforming Traditional Severance by Implementing a SUB Plan" (Transition Services, September 2024)

"AI in the Sports Industry & Beyond" (Eversheds Sutherland, August 2024)

"Unlocking Global Growth: Navigating International Expansion 2024" (Presented by Osborne Clarke, June 2024)

Pro Bono: Employment Law Audit for Non-Profit Organizations

(Cozen O'Connor, June 2024)

"Doing Business In India: Navigating Employment, Data PrivacyAnd Compliance" (Presented by Majmudar & Partners, April 2024)

"Generative AI & the Law: Overview of the Key Legal & Ethical Issues" (Presented by Keker, Van Nest & Peters, April 2024)

"Artificial Intelligence in Employment Law and HR for a Global Workforce" (Presented by Simmons & Simmons, March 2024)

"Lessons Learned From Investigations" (Presented by Faegre Drinker, March 2024)

"Internet, AI & Privacy Law Year in Review" (Presented by Ian Ballon, Greenberg Traurig, January 2024)

2023 CLE PROGRAMS

Cyber Readiness & Resilience: A New World Order in 2024 (Presented by Baker & McKenzie, December 2023)

Prosecutors Who Led the Investigation into January 6: Lessons for Large-Scale Litigation
(Farella, October 2025)

AI + Sports 2025 Update
(Eversheds, September 2025)

Drafting Smarter, Redlining Faster: Your AI Guide to Contract Negotiation
(Cobblestone, September 2025)

Navigating AI Governance: Insights on the EU AI Act
(Bird & Bird, July 2025)

Marketing Meets Law: Your Guide to Compliance and Creativity
(Wilson Sonsini, June 2025

"A World In Tumult: Geopolitical Risk
And What It Means For Companies And In-House Counsel" (Eversheds Sutherland, September 2024)