ACC Argentina & Ally Law

Welcome to the ACC & Ally Law event! 

Join us for a day filled with insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and collaboration. This in-person event will be held at the Hotel Hilton Buenos Aires, providing a luxurious and comfortable setting for our attendees. Connect with industry professionals, gain valuable knowledge, and expand your network at this exciting event. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with like-minded individuals in the legal field. We look forward to seeing you there! 

Free invitation only for In-House community.

Agenda

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM: DOs and DON’Ts for Outside Law Firms

Company leaders and in-house counsel expect more from outside law firms than ever. This session will focus on best practices for communicating requirements, managing workflow, and assessing progress. We’ll also explore how to avoid common pet peeves that can sabotage the relationship between in-house counsel and their outside legal advisors. Finally, each panelist will offer their favorite examples of legal teamwork. 

Moderator: Mariana Vazquez, Richards Cardinal
Speakers: 

• Brenda Puig, Mercado Libre 
• Mara Kipperband, Accenture 
• Ignacio Salguero, Chubb Insurance 
• Armida Lopez, Aczalaw Honduras 
• Ana Sofia Catarino, TFRA

3:30 AM - 4:00 PM: Making the Most of Corporate Legal Budgets

One of the primary tasks facing corporate counsel is maintaining fiscal control over outside legal vendors without sacrificing the quality or timeliness of the work product. In this session, we’ll hear how in-house counsel manage their outside resources against a budget. We’ll also explore how alternative fee arrangements, selective outsourcing, and new technology tools can enhance efficiency. 

Moderator: Damián Navarro, Richards Cardinal

Speakers: 

• Gonzalo Braceras, Arcor 
• Solange Kurchan, Colgate 
• Palmolive Ana Ibarzabal, The Walt Disney Company 
• Joe O’Malley, Hayes Solicitors LLP 
• Luis Avila, Varnum LLP

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Emerging Technology Issues for Legal Teams

Is technology driving you or are you driving technology? It is hard to tell in today's business environment, when rapidly emerging tech solutions are causing every business leader — and their law firms — to fear falling behind. Join us as we will delve into the latest technology issues affecting inside and outside counsel. We will highlight implications of recent technologies and identify the tools and strategies needed to effectively address tech challenges. 

Moderator: Gustavo Bethular, Richards Cardinal 

Speakers: 

• Rodolfo Christophersen, Inviu 
• Marina Bericua, Microsoft 
• Phil Coster, Agentic AI Ltd. 
• Ning Zhu, Chance Bridge Law Firm 
• Martin Pallares, ROBALINO

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Culture and Cooperation When Managing Across Borders

Globalization means the world is smaller than ever. The challenge for legal teams is how to recognize and offset cultural differences when working across jurisdictional boundaries. In this session, panelists will discuss how to establish effective connections between different jurisdictions and legal systems to ensure efficiency and regulatory compliance. Common obstacles when working in regional legal environments will be discussed, along with strategies for overcoming them. 

Moderator: Sebastián Borthwick, Richards Cardinal 

Speakers: 

• Denise Stein, Goodyear 
• Federico Maeso, Johnson & Johnson 
• Florencia Crespo, Cervecería Quilmes 
• Gina Tresidder, Russell Kennedy 
• Denise Junqueira, Cascione Advogados

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Cocktails and Closing Reception