Events

"Trends and Emerging Risks in Global Investigations"

Our expert panel of Eversheds Sutherland partners will be joined by David Schumacher, Investigation Counsel, Americas, GSK, and will discuss practical ways of managing emerging challenges when undertaking multi-jurisdictional investigations, with a focus on hot-button risk areas associated with data privacy and social messaging apps. The panelists will share their experiences and lessons learned in what is an increasingly litigious and contentious environment for businesses in the US and abroad.

Eversheds Sutherland panelists will include:

• Dave Hughes (Moderator), Privacy, Information Law and Cybersecurity, United Kingdom
• Deepa Menon, Data Privacy, Security and Technology, United States
• Sarah Paul, Corporate Crime and Investigations, Litigation, United States
• Frankie Tam, Technology, Data Privacy, Security and Technology, Hong Kong SAR

Please note, no CLE credit will be provided for this program.

As ACC Austin plans to open its 2025 sponsorship window, we want to personally invite you to our ACC Austin Sponsorship Kick-Off Event. It will be a wonderful opportunity for you and your team to meet with current and past board members and share your goals for potential sponsorship. We’ll have plenty of appetizers and beer and wine. Please join us!

Have questions about ACC NCR, its activities, or how it operates?  Join Vice President of Member Engagement Ilona Levine and other members of the Board for a virtual meet-up to hear about what the chapter is up to and ask questions.  The scope and substance will be driven by the attendees.  The Board members attending will be announced shortly. Come for a few minutes or the entire hour.

Join ACC MN colleagues for a Community Service program at the West End Rojo Mexican Grill on Thursday, September 26, 2024.

Understanding Modern Libraries and the Role Lawyers Can Play in Supporting Their Underserved Patrons

Saul Ewing looks forward to hosting an event for members of the Association of Corporate Counsel Minnesota. Join us to learn about the evolving nature of libraries for underserved communities, including the utilization of pro bono legal organizations as a resource for patrons.

We will begin the event by accepting donations for programs such as the Minneapolis homeless-to-housing program embedded in the Minneapolis Central Library, as highlighted in recent media articles including Not Your Childhood Library in The New Yorker. Afterward, we will hear presentations by library staff about the way they serve the community and when they refer patrons to lawyers. We will conclude our program with a discussion of opportunities for ACC MN members to serve as pro bono counsel for community service legal organizations, including Volunteer Lawyers Network.

Donations

We are taking this opportunity to accept donations for the programs of our participants from the Minneapolis Central Library. These will be “prep kits for people pursuing housing and employment.” We welcome attendees to bring any of the following items, which will be distributed to library patrons experience homelessness and searching for employment:

· Deodorant

· Soap (travel size) 

· Hair comb 

· Toothpaste (travel size)

· Nail clippers

· Black socks

· Underwear (Women’s L and Men’s L/XL are the most common needs)

· C cord and iPhone charger, including the USB charging cube

· Power banks

· Flash drives

Presenters 

Martha Hardy, Librarian, Hennepin County Library 

Andrea Hansen-Miller, Senior Social Worker, Hennepin County 

Elizabeth Fowles, Criminal Expungement Program Manager, Volunteer Lawyers Network

Glen Drew, Program Director, Volunteer Lawyers Network

Agenda

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Attendee check-in

4:30 PM - 5:15 PM | Program

5:15 PM - 6:15 PM | Social hour

Admission is free and open to ACC members and to in-house counsel first-time guests.

Thanks to our sponsor, Saul Ewing!

CLE Program:

Employment Law on Fast Forward: A Speed Round Update

Description:

The world of employment law has been busy! Join Jackson Lewis P.C. attorneys for a quick update on several significant federal employment law developments.

Topics

•           Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

•           DOL Final Rules on Overtime

•           FTC Rule Banning Non-Competes

•           Supreme Court Eliminates Heightened Threshold for Harm Under Title VII

•           Chevron Deference

Agenda:

3:30 PM -4:00 PM Check-In

4:00-5:00 PM CLE Program

5:00 - 6:30 PM Cocktail Reception at Proof (Rooftop bar at hotel) 

Additional Information:

Pending 1.0 hours of General CLE credit in Tennessee

Parking:

Complimentary valet parking available at the hotel

Experienced Boards of Directors and management teams have been hearing about a range of corporate governance issues for many years, sometimes decades.  With active administrations taking aggressive positions, and the U.S. Supreme Court and other courts issuing rulings that are changing long-standing practices, what are the corporate governance issues that Boards and management should be paying attention to?  Whether the corporate governance issues relate to the environment, social causes, new technology, constituency representation, or the latest controversy in the news, in-house lawyers are called upon to provide advice on the issues and support the Board and management as they work through the legal, financial, and reputational risks.

The panel will talk through the latest corporate governance hot topics (and those that have faded away), discuss the various views, and provide practical advice on working with your Board and management team on issues such as Board composition, headquarters jurisdictions, AI uses, environmental impact initiatives, social positions, executive compensation, risk management, and other current topics of interest.

Presented by Steve Patterson, Partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth, Kathleen Stevens, General Counsel at J. Jill, and Todd Aman, Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary at FiscalNote.

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

Election Protection: Wishing you could do something...

Learn more about Election Protection, the nation’s largest non-partisan voter protection coalition and its work this election cycle, including efforts in the field, the national voter hotline (1-866-Our-Vote) and litigation. There will be a discussion of what issues partners are seeing and are concerned about as voting commences, as soon as early September in states. In addition, learn about volunteer opportunities for lawyers, paralegals, legal assistants, and law students, including with the national voter hotline.

Presented by Nancy Anderson, Esq., Director of Pro Bono, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, and the ACC NCR Pro Bono Committee.
       

9:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Registration

Session 1 - 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
"Do’s and Dont’s of Discretionary and Interlocutory Appeals"
Presented by Dechert LLP

Speakers:

• Michael McGinley, Partner, Dechert LLP
• Carla Graff, Associate, Dechert LLP
• Tiffany Engsell, Senior Counsel, Litigation & Investigations, Bristol Myers Squibb

Session 2 - 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
"The Digital Verdict: Guide to Mastering Smartphone Evidence in the Courtroom"
Presented by Blank Rome LLP

“The Digital Verdict: Guide to Mastering Smartphone Evidence in the Courtroom” is a pioneering seminar that delves into the intricate relationship between law and mobile technology. As the legal landscape increasingly pivots towards digital evidence, understanding the intricacies of smartphone data can be a decisive factor. This seminar provides an exploration of the critical aspects of smartphone evidence in litigations, ensuring you stay at the forefront of the digital age.

Topics covered include:

• Overview of Relevant Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
• Federal Rules of Evidence for Smart Phones
• Key Factors to Consider for the Admissibility of Evidence
• Recent Cases

Speakers:

• Michael Iannucci, Partner, Blank Rome LLP
• Naomi Zwillenberg, Associate, Blank Rome LLP
• Mary Doherty, Associate General Counsel, Airgas

12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Luncheon

Session 3 - 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
"Key Developments in Securities Litigation: AI, Cybersecurity, and Governance"
Presented by Dailey LLP

This session will discuss:

• Securities class action and enforcement trends generally.
• Cases involving allegations related to the use of or statements about AI.
• Cases involving Cyber breaches and the impact of the recent SolarWinds decision.
• The impact of the Supreme Court’s Jarkesy decision limiting the use of ALJ’s in enforcement proceedings. 
• Recent changes to Delaware Corporate law and the impact on board and stockholder governance. 
• Cases to watch regarding pleading requirements and risk factor disclosures.

Speakers:

• Jeffery A. Dailey, Partner, Dailey LLP
• Richard A. Levan, Partner, Dailey, LLP

Session 4 - 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
"Privilege Primer: A Refresher for In-House Counsel on Preserving and Protecting Attorney-Client Privilege"
Presented by Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP

This presentation will review essential terms for understanding and applying attorney-client privilege in-house, with a focus on key cases and application of core principles. The presenters will discuss both state and federal law, explore attorney-client privilege on an international stage, and provide advice for audience members wearing multiple hats as in-house counsel.

Speakers:

• Ashley Lynam, Chair, Montgomery McCracken
• Jan Fink Call, Head of Global Litigation, dsm-firmenich

Please join us for a full-day, in-person conference that will address the key Privacy and Technology Issues facing in-house attorneys.

The Privacy and Technology Conference will give in-house counsel an opportunity to attend five CLE sessions and hear from subject matter experts. Learn what you need to know and when to call outside assistance. In addition, at the end of the day we will host a Happy Hour on the terrace of the Westwood Country Club.  You will be able to meet the panelists and network with colleagues.  

SCHEDULE  

8:30 am Registration and Breakfast

9:00 – 10:00 am Artificial Intelligence 2.0: Legal Implications and Challenges in a Rapidly Changing Environment, sponsored by Weil

10:15 – 11:15 am Ten Things to Know About Your Cyber Coverage, sponsored by Nossaman

11:30 am – 12:30 pm IP Updates, sponsored by Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton

12:30 – 1:00 pm Lunch

1:00 – 2:00 pm Roundtable Discussion: Exploring Secure, Privacy-Preserving, and Ethical AI: Insights from Naomi Lefkovitz, sponsored by Bloomberg Law

2:15 – 3:15 pm Partnering for Protection: Engaging with Your Info Security Team, sponsored by Potomac Law Group

3:30 – 4:30 pm Is Your Website Attracting Customers or Plaintiffs?  Why wiretapping and video tape rental laws matter to your company’s website, sponsored by Perkins Coie

4:30 – 6:00 pm Happy Hour

To access the full agenda, click here.

(We invite you to register and attend as much or as little as you can, including just the Happy Hour, if that is all your schedule will allow!)

Approved for 5.0 Hours of VA MCLE credit.

We look forward to seeing you at the Privacy and Technology Conference.

(This conference is free for members; there is a $75 charge for non-members.)