Trade Secrets at the Employee Crossroads: Protecting Your Company and Managing Risk

Employee transitions, whether onboarding new hires or managing departures, pose some of the most significant risks in trade secret law. From the inadvertent loss or misuse of valuable company information to potential claims of misappropriation by competitors, these moments demand careful attention from in-house counsel.

 This program will provide practical guidance on: 

• Protecting your company’s own trade secrets during employee exits
• Mitigating risks of being accused of trade secret theft when bringing on new hires
• Key considerations and compliance best practices when navigating employee transitions
• An overview of core trade secret law developments every in-house lawyer should know

Laura Smolowe, partner with Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, will share actionable tips and real-world insights to help in-house lawyers minimize risk and safeguard company assets in these sensitive moments.