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Rebecca J. Bennett, Benjamin W. Perry, and Lauren N. Watson (Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C)
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A well-planned artificial intelligence audit can help identify potential legal, operational, and reputational risks before they escalate.

This article provides tips on how to perform a comprehensive AI audit.

FROM SIDELINES TO THE SUITE: 
A GC's PLAYBOOK 

EMPOWER FIELD CLE, PRIVATE TOUR & RECEPTION 


 

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 | 4:30PM - 7:00PM
EMPOWER FIELD AT MILE HIGH | 1701 Bryant St, Denver, CO 80204
 

SOLD OUT!
 

Members: $15 | Non-Members: $25 | One (1) General CLE Credit Approved

AGENDA
4:30PM Registration & Networking
5:00PM CLE Program
5:50PM Private Stadium Tour
6:20PM Reception & Networking 

What’s it like to go from law firm partner to the top legal seat in a professional sports organization? 

Tim Aragon, General Counsel of the Denver Broncos, will give ACC Colorado a look into his move in-house and the legal complexities of a major sports franchise. With Jon Watson of Spencer Fane moderating, this CLE will blend practical insights with interesting anecdotes. Attendees will discover an inside perspective on making the shift from law firm to serving as in-house counsel and behind-the-scenes look at a unique legal landscape.

Immediately following CLE program, stick around for a behind-the-scenes tour of the stadium and ACC networking!

SPEAKERS

Tim Aragon, General Counsel, Denver Broncos 
Tim Aragon serves as general counsel for the Denver Broncos and is an active member of the Denver community with more than two decades of experience, Tim joined the Broncos after spending years with the global law firm Hogan Lovells. Most recently, he was Denver office managing partner on Hogan Lovells' Americas-region leadership team while holding various civic board positions, including with the Colorado Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.


Jon Watson, Partner, Spencer Fane 
Jonathon (Jon) Watson represents clients with a singular focus: to serve as a solutions-oriented business partner for employers facing labor and employment issues. What sets Jon apart is his drive to learn clients’ businesses and to give advice based on their unique circumstances and strategic priorities. Jon does more than simply tell clients what “can” and “cannot” be done; he helps clients assess and balance risk to meet each challenge. With a local and national practice, Jon assists businesses ranging from startups to Fortune 100 companies to mitigate risk and deliver results that align with their specific business operations.
 

COMPLIMENTARY PARKING (LOT C) & ENTER AT GATE 2

BEFORE YOU GO:

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO ATTEND

 

 

New to the game or a seasoned player, there’s something for everyone at this fun pickleball event—lessons, open play, and patio refreshments, all sponsored by Bricker Graydon.

In today's litigation environment, the threat of nuclear verdicts—massive monetary judgments that can destabilize corporations, trigger financial crises, and damage brand reputation—has become a critical concern for corporate counsel. To effectively protect organizations from catastrophic legal exposure, corporate legal teams must adopt a synergistic, multidimensional defense strategy that leverages trial expertise, appellate advocacy, and insurance recovery.

This Texas-CLE program, led by Haynes Boone attorneys Victor Vital (Trials), Mark Trachtenberg (Appellate), and Emily Buchanan (Insurance Recovery) with additional insights from Ritu Gupta (Assistant Vice President-Senior Legal Counsel at AT&T Services, Inc) offers an in-depth discussion on how corporate counsel can proactively eliminate, mitigate, or defend against the risk of nuclear verdicts. Through real-world case studies, strategic insights, and proven methodologies, participants will gain practical tools for safeguarding their organizations against potentially devastating verdicts.

Key Topics:

  1. Understanding the Nuclear Verdict Phenomenon: Trends, drivers, and risk factors.
  2. Trial Strategy for Minimizing Risk: Narrative development, jury persuasion, and damages defense.
  3. Appellate Safeguards: Preserving error, shaping key issues, and securing favorable post-trial outcomes.
  4. Risk Shifting Strategies: Maximizing insurance coverage and leveraging indemnity obligations to facilitate settlements.


Presented by:

Ritu Gupta
Assistant Vice President-Senior Legal Counsel
AT&T Services, Inc.

Victor Vital
Partner, Trials
Haynes Boone

Mark Trachtenberg
Partner, Appellate
Haynes Boone

Emily Buchanan
Partner, Insurance Recovery
Haynes Boone

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Simon Zinger is Group General Counsel at Entain plc, a London-listed FTSE100 company that is one of the world’s largest regulated sports-betting and gaming groups. Having worked in regulated gambling, media, advertising, telecoms, and industrial services; he draws upon his wealth of experience in advising his companies. Learn more and stream the second installation of GC Journeys today!

Join ACC Europe for the second installment of their GC Journeys series! 
This engaging series offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from senior legal leaders within ACC Europe’s membership as they share their personal career stories, key insights, and perspectives on the challenges shaping today’s in-house legal profession. Each session lasts 30 minutes, featuring a podcast-style 1:1 discussion led by one of ACC Europe’s UK country representatives. Live viewers also have the chance to join the conversation and ask their questions. Intended to both inform and inspire, these sessions deliver valuable perspectives and actionable advice to support your own professional journey.

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In this Webcast, the speakers will get you up to speed with a summary of the latest labor and employment law developments, including the East Coast port workers’ strike, noncompete agreements, election predictions, the impact of artificial intelligence in the workplace, college football chaos, mental health parity rules, and more.

Generously sponsored by Ogletree Deakins and the Sports & Entertainment Network.


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In this Webcast, the speakers will get you up to speed with a summary of the latest labor and employment law developments, including the East Coast port workers’ strike, noncompete agreements, election predictions, the impact of artificial intelligence in the workplace, college football chaos, mental health parity rules, and more.

Generously sponsored by Ogletree Deakins and the Sports & Entertainment Network.

1.0 CLE CREDITS

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R. Lance Witcher, Kevin D. Bland, Phillip B. Russell, and Kenneth B. Siepman (Ogletree Deakins)

This article discusses how to handle workplace safety investigations by the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

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