Events

The ability to adeptly manage financial resources and accurately assess risks is a key component for litigation success. This program is designed to give legal professionals the tools and insights necessary to develop effective budgets and implement risk-adjusted litigation strategies to assist stakeholders in deciding when to settle and for how much. This program delves into methodologies for projecting case values and litigation expenses and balancing them against the risks of ongoing litigation and trial. It will also discuss alternate fee arrangements and provide examples of how to use these arrangements successfully.

Participants will learn how to integrate financial planning with their litigation strategy, ensuring that every case is approached not only with a strong legal footing but also with an outcome-focused strategy that can be effectively communicated to and weighed by non-lawyer business stakeholders.

Presented by Ali Cunningham, Partner and Merideth Daly, Partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, together with Ryan Leonard, Staff Counsel for Virginia REALTORS^®.

Employer DEI programs continue to face legal and public relations challenges since the U.S. Supreme Court’s Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard/UNC decisions. Despite the proliferation of lawsuits from organizations, employees and shareholder, DEI remains a priority for many employers. This practical program covers employer initiatives and risk mitigation strategies associated with everything from aspiration goals and the importance of data analytics to diverse slate programs, employee resource groups and internship programs.

Speaker:  Michael Thomas, Principal, Jackson Lewis

The CLE will be followed by a reception and wine tasting at the iconic Wine House.

Program:

The Cyber Threat Landscape - A View from an Ex-CIA Officer Turned Cybersecurity Lawyer

The convergence of cyberthreats from organized criminal groups and nation states, combined with the proliferation of more advance technical threats, is putting companies on the front lines of a digital war. Join Former CIA officer and K&L Gates partner Guillermo Christensen for a discussion that will lay out the nature of the threats facing companies to help corporate counsel be better positioned to assess their risks and discuss how to position their company. Tapping many decades of intelligence and cyber work, Guillermo will describe the inner workings of cybercriminal and nation state cyber attackers and then suggest that the path to being better prepared involves doing many of the same things that intelligence agencies and the military have been doing since World War II or even before.

The Hype is Over. AI is Here. What Now?

Generative AI has moved beyond the hype—it’s now an unavoidable part of the business landscape, and companies must confront the legal implications. In-house counsel will be instrumental in evaluating generative AI technologies and vendors, assessing the specific risks generative AI creates, and providing comprehensive guidance on employees’ training, adoption, and use of generative AI. Importantly, generative AI poses a truly cross-functional set of issues that requires input not only from legal but also from information technology and security, compliance, marketing, human resources, and managers. In this thirty-minute reprisal of last year’s discussion of generative AI, K&L Gates partners Chris Valente and Jake Bernstein will join remotely to provide practical insights on how in-house counsel can navigate the AI-powered future.

What Lurks in the Shadows: A Fresh Look at Insider Trading as it Relates to New SEC Rules and Recent SEC Cases

Over the years, what we traditionally consider to be insider trading has developed without a clear framework. Not surprisingly this has caused the boundaries of insider trading to be in a constant state of development and change, particularly as our society and technology evolves. This can create uncertainty for public companies when creating and implementing internal policies, but recent developments can provide valuable insight into the areas companies should focus on. K&L Gates partner Dave Bartz and associate Lauren Brown will provide an overview of the prohibitions against insider trading for employees, directors, and officers, including the current state of insider trading law and best company policies and practices.

Agenda:

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM: Check-In / Lunch

12:05 - 1:35 PM: The Cyber Threat Landscape - A View from an Ex-CIA Officer Turned Cybersecurity Lawyer

1:40 - 2:00 PM: Break

2:00 - 2:30 PM: The Hype is Over. AI is Here. What Now?

2:30 – 3:30 PM: What Lurks in the Shadows: A Fresh Look at Insider Trading as it Relates to New SEC Rules and Recent SEC Cases

3:30 - 5:00 PM: Social Reception

Social Reception

Immediately following the program, please join ACC-TN, your in-house colleagues, and program presenters for drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and relaxed conversations.

Additional Information

Parking will be provided free of charge in the parking garage adjoining K&L Gates' Office. 

This program is expected to be approved for 3.0 hours of General CLE credit in Tennessee.

Roswell area members, ACC Georgia Board Members Kevin Isom and Ashoo Sharma invite you to join them for lunch at El Porton Mexican Grill on Wednesday, February 26. There’s no agenda except to get to know some of your local members and have some fun.

We’re capping attendance at 10 to keep the small group vibe.  Attendees’ lunch is on the Chapter, but you must register in advance below. See you on February 26!

While we understand that some "no shows" are unavoidable, if you need to cancel, we ask for 48 hours’ notice to georgia@accglobal.com.

Hey, don’t stop reading yet!  Are you interested in speaking at a 2025 ACC Georgia Chapter event?  We’re always looking to highlight our members’ viewpoints and expertise, so let us hear from you!  Email georgia@accglobal.com your name, title, employer, email address, and the topic areas you like to talk about, and we’ll add you to our ever-growing list!

Please join us for "Key SEC Priorities and Compliance Strategies for In-House Counsel in 2025" with Squire Patton Boggs.

This complimentary luncheon program will focus on how public companies can ensure compliance with current SEC regulations and stay ahead of upcoming regulations, particularly as these may relate to upcoming proxy statements.  The primary topics of discussion will be:

• Disclosure concerns and issues for the 2025 proxy season, including:
  • Cybersecurity disclosure
  • Climate change disclosure
  • ESG disclosure
  • Any other disclosure concerns/trends on the SEC’s radar
• Key in-house concerns relating to dissident shareholders and the SEC’s view on activism/dissidents, particularly in the ESG and DEI spaces
• Key SEC priorities in 2025 and how they may affect public companies
• Any concerns from in-house counsel relating to SEC actions, guidance or commentary

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Registration

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Luncheon Program

Speakers:

• Nekia Hackworth Jones, Regional Director, Atlanta Regional Office, U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
• Suneel Gupta, Director Investor Relations, Norfolk Southern
• Naveen Pogula, Partner, Squire Patton Boggs

CLE credit has been approved.

Join GrayRobinson for an insightful discussion focused on the critical "Dos and Don’ts" of data privacy and protection. In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, staying compliant and proactive is key to safeguarding your organization. Our panel of experts will break down the most pressing data privacy concerns and share actionable strategies to help you navigate these complex issues. 

Topics include:

• Managing data privacy concerns for self-insured health plans
• Aligning your website’s privacy policy with various state and international regulations
• Adopting internal policies to protect your organization amid the rise of AI and data privacy regulations 
• Effective incident response strategies to minimize risk

This program will be submitted to The Florida Bar for approval of 1.5 Technology CLE credits.

Get up to speed on the Corporate Transparency Act and what it means for your organization’s compliance. We’ll dive into the key requirements and offer practical steps for implementation. Afterward, unwind with a lively trivia game, complete with prizes for top performers.

In the spirit of giving this season, we invite you to help fight hunger and spread hope by donating a non-perishable food item. Your contributions will be delivered to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. For a list of the most needed items, click here. 

Don’t miss this blend of valuable insights, fun, and the opportunity to make a difference!

This presentation will discuss parameters around training models, fair use and right of publicity (i.e., litigation updates), legislation regulating AI, and how people are dealing with AI restrictions in commercial agreements.

Presenters: Julie Shepard, Lauren Greene, Rachael Goldman

Join us for an engaging and informative session on Executive Presence: Communications Skills

Have you ever wondered how some people command the room without saying a word? How do they control the dialogue and get their message across, regardless of the circumstance or question? In this one-hour session, Rachel Rosenblatt, a Senior Managing Director from FTI Consulting’s Strategic Communications division, will break down how to maximize the opportunities around upcoming Q&As, presentations, and speaking opportunities while minimizing the risks inherent in these settings. The focus will be on your verbal and visual presence, body language, message delivery, and handling of tough questions.

Speaker: Rachel Rosenblatt

Sponsored by: ACC SoCalWorks Committee & FTI Consulting