Events

Join us as we discuss the White House’s Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence, which is far-reaching and mandates 150 action items for various agencies to implement an emerging national policy on AI. The Executive Order covers several important issues with development and use of AI, signals a strong interest in responsible use of AI by the government and U.S. companies, and focuses on the impact of AI on the work force. These issues include safety testing and standards for such tests, content authentication and privacy, cybersecurity and national security, equity and civil rights, consumer and worker protection, advancing US leadership in AI innovation and competition while collaborating with governments worldwide, and promoting the responsible use of AI by the U.S. government.

This program will address the scope of the Executive Order, how it fits with prior U.S. initiatives on AI, and how it impacts government contractors.

Presented by James Gatto, Partner and AI Team Co-Leader and Townsend Bourne, Partner and Government Business Group Co-Leader at Sheppard Mullin, together with Brian Craig, Assistant General Counsel at SAIC.

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

The Pro Bono Committee invites you to join ACC St. Louis for the first Pro Bono event of 2024 on Thursday, February 8th!

Begin the evening networking with your in-house colleagues over drinks and appetizers.  Operation Food Search staff will lead the group organizing bags of food for Operation Backpack.

The Backpacks will be given to students on Friday, to provide them with food for the weekend. 

Time:
5:00 - 7:00 pm 

Location: 
Operation Food Search
1644 Lotsie Blvd.
St. Louis, MO  63132

Attire:
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, February 8th at the Operation Food Search offices!

Join us at Rojo Mexican Grill in St. Louis Park on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, for an ACC MN CLE program and networking happy hour.

THE PFAS AND THE FURIOUS: MINNESOTA’S BURGEONING PFAS REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT (AND ITS POTENTIAL EFFECTS ON YOUR COMPANY)

Minnesota is at the forefront of states that have adopted laws regulating, restricting or prohibiting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in a wide variety of products and packaging materials. At the same time, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has adopted a “PFAS Blueprint” that, among other things, set in motion requirements and guidance for hundreds of companies to test their air emissions, industrial stormwater and wastewater discharges, or solid and hazardous wastes for the presence of PFAS and to assess, investigate, and potentially, remediate PFAS contamination at certain sites involved in the Remediation program. In this presentation, we will provide an overview of these regulatory efforts, discuss the challenges other states and the businesses within them have faced in undertaking similar efforts, and offer suggestions on how you can help your company prepare for the road ahead.

Presenters

- Jeremy Greenhouse, Shareholder, Fredrikson

- Willliam Hefner, Officer, Fredrikson

- Lindsey Remakel, Shareholder, Fredrikson

Agenda

4:15 PM - 4:30 PM | Attendee check-in

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | CLE program

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Networking happy hour

Admission is free and open to ACC members (and to in-house counsel first-time guests). 1.0 Standard CLE credit is pending in Minnesota.

Thanks to our sponsor, Fredrikson!

An Exclusive Program Only for
ACC Greater Philadelphia Sponsors

AGENDA

3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Registration

4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Program

5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception

Hear from in-house legal leaders about their considerations in selecting external counsel, managing outside legal work, best practices for client communication, thoughts on fees, billing, and more.  The panel will include:

• Sri Alturi, Chief IP Counsel, Walmart
• Lisa Fleischer, Chief Legal Officer, De Lage Landen Financial Services, Inc
• Marko Kipa, Deputy General Counsel, Comcast Corporation
• Jonathan Margolis, Vice President & National Director of Privacy, Toll Brothers, Inc.
• Moderated by Gabe Holdsman, SVP, Global General Counsel, PTC Therapeutics, Inc.

As a valued Sponsor of ACC Greater Philadelphia Chapter, you may reserve up to four (4) tickets for this special event.

If you are a GC or CLO, we'd love to have you to join us for our first GC/CLO Lunch Club gathering of 2024 on "Legal Technology".   The discussion will be moderated by Jennifer McGlinn from Eurofins NSC US, Inc. Attendees will share best practices and discuss what is working best for your organization.  Come prepared to participate in the group discussion!

There is no charge for GC/CLO chapter members to attend this luncheon, but pre-registration is required.

LITIGATION CLE WEBINAR

WEBINAR LINK:

LINK FOR 9:00 a.m. SESSION WITH DAILY:
https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/94300694542

LINK FOR 10:30 a.m. SESSION WITH MMWR
https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/92233350667

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
"2024 Litigation and SEC Enforcement Outlook: Emerging Legal Battles and Trends"
Presented by Dailey LLP

This presentation will cover litigation and regulatory trends important to both private and public company corporate counsel, including:

• Business and Corporate Litigation trends:
  • Emerging supply chain events likely to create or impact litigation;
  • ‘Busted deal’ litigation and changing deal terms;
  • Expansion of oversight liability to officers; 
  • Financial cyber crime;
• SEC enforcement trends:
  • Non-GAAP reporting under Regulation G; 
  • Increased scrutiny of private funds; 
  • The SEC’s expanded view of corporate disclosure obligations;
  • Severance language discouraging or disincentivizing whistleblower reporting for departing employees under Dodd Frank;
  • Individual liability of corporate counsel and compliance officers;
  • Texting sweeps / Recordkeeping requirements for financial institutions; and
  • Increased Reg. S-K Scrutiny.

Speakers:

• Jeffery Dailey, Partner, Dailey LLP
• Richard Levan, Partner Dailey LLP
• Viktoriya Torchinsky-Field, Vice President, Assistant General Counsel, Avantor, Inc.

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
"ESG in 2024: Regulatory & Litigation Risks & Predictions for the New Year"
Presented by Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads

This program will provide an update on the state of environmental, social and governance efforts within businesses, review recent regulatory enforcement efforts, and provide an overview of litigation-based strategies seeking to shape the legal landscape of social responsibility strategies in corporate America. 

Speakers:

• Ashley R. Lynam, Co-Chair, Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads
• Leah Tedford, Associate, Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Registration & Breakfast

Session 1 - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
"It’s an AI Kind of Year – the Evolving State of Copyright and Fair Use"
Presented by Armstrong Teasdale

Armstrong Teasdale lawyers and in-house counsel will review the evolving law around AI as related to IP issues and the impacts of its commercial use. In addition, we will survey 2023 decisions and controversies that may have a practical impact in how IP is viewed and addressed with a focus on copyright and fair use.

Speakers:

• Edward Behm, Partner, Armstrong Teasdale LLP
• Taylor Green, Associate, Armstrong Teasdale LLP
• Tamra Moore, Vice President, Corporate Counsel, Global Data, Privacy and AI, Prudential Financial
  

Session 2 - 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
"TL;DR 2023 - Trademark Leading Decisions and Rulings in 2023"
Presented by Stevens & Lee

A review of 2023’s most significant trademark decisions, including any resulting precedents, how these cases may otherwise shape future trademark litigation and prosecution, and a preview of pending trademark cases to watch in 2024.

Speakers:

• Mark Anania, Shareholder & Co-Chair, Intellectual Property, Stevens & Lee
• Kristen Smith, Associate, Stevens & Lee
• Paige Hogan, Associate, Stevens & Lee
• Lara Ruggerio, Counsel, Intellectual Property, Wish
  

Session 3 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
"Year in Review: AI & Patents (and some ethics) "
Presented by Womble Bond Dickson (US) LLP

The session will review developments in the law in 2023 as related to patents and AI and potential ethical pitfalls to avoid.

Speakers:

• Daniel Attaway, Partner, Womble Bond Dickson (US) LLP
• Stephanie Riley, Of Counsel, Womble Bond Dickson (US) LLP
• Dana Severance, Partner, Womble Bond Dickson (US) LLP
• Rosaleen Oskanian, VP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Vitara Biomedical, Inc.

Marietta area members, Chapter President Anne Kamosso invites you to join her for breakfast at the Marietta Diner on Thursday, January 18. 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’ breakfast is on the Chapter, but you must register in advance below. See you January 18!

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 2024 ACC Georgia Chapter event?  We’re always looking to highlight our members’ viewpoints and expertise, so let us hear from you!  Email georgia@accgeorgia.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!

Join us as we celebrate the diversity efforts and achievements of corporate legal departments that are using data to drive their DEI impact and success with the first annual ACC Foundation Vanguard Award. This interactive soiree will incorporate food, drinks, music, and technology, as we highlight the innovative ideas and initiatives of some of the most forward-thinking organizations in the DEI space. Discounted registrations are available to Cybersecurity Summit Attendees.