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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.
ACC Austin General Counsel Forum Sponsored by Haynes Boone
Join our distinguished panel as they share insights on pressing topics for today’s in-house attorneys—plus proven strategies and tips to help you progress in your career.
PANELISTS David Cardona, COO and General Counsel, Strangeworks Gilbert Perales, General Counsel, Siete Foods Kim Vo, Corporate Vice President, Chief IP Officer, AMD Jennifer Wuamett, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Compliance Secretary and Chief Sustainability Officer, NXP Semiconductors Moderator - Adam Sencenbaugh, Partner, Haynes Boone
One and one-half hour of Texas MCLE General Credit is pending for this presentation.
AGENDA
• 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM - Registration and Networking - Beer, Wine and heavy appetizers served
As ACC Austin plans to open its 2026 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!
Change may be the constant, but some changes are more chaotic than others. Whether because of market disruption caused by the explosion of AI-containing tools, rapid swings in the legal landscape swept in by a new administration, or lawyers and judges finding themselves in the “cross-hairs,” lawyers may be called on to navigate not just changing times but chaos itself. This two-hour ethics CLE focuses on the Virginia professional rules that provide lawyers the ethical compass to navigate chaos connected to:
The use of artificial intelligence tools in the legal profession;
Advising clients on laws for which the executive branch has stated a position of “non-enforcement” of laws that remain “on the books;” and
Lawyers and Judges in the cross-hairs.
Presented by Kelly Faglioni, Partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP and Caryn Frick, Director, Assistant General Counsel, Capital One.
This program is presented in person in Richmond, VA.
We have applied for 2.0 hours of VIRGINIA BAR MCLE ETHICS CREDIT for this event.
Agenda: Registration will open at 2:30pm. The CLE presentation will run from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Happy Hour will follow from 5:00 - 6:00pm.
*Fees: FREE for ACC members $30 for non-member in-house counsel **Please Note: There is no charge for Lawyers of Hunton Andrews Kurth if you register as a Speaker Guest In Person Attendee.
It's time for another program for our members who are morning persons! Enjoy breakfast and this ACC MN CLE program on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at The Lynhall in south Minneapolis.
Expanding Enforcement of the False Claims Act
The Department of Justice has signaled its intent to broaden application of the False Claims Act (FCA). Companies and institutions that have not traditionally viewed the FCA as a material risk may now find themselves under scrutiny. This CLE, presented by former U.S. Attorney B. Todd Jones and former Assistant U.S. Attorney Bahram Samie, will provide historical background of the FCA, describe the role of whistleblowers, and offer insight into evolving enforcement priorities and their implications for businesses and institutions across industries. Attendees will also gain practical guidance on mitigating risk in this shifting enforcement landscape.
AGENDA 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM | Buffet breakfast 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | CLE program 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Networking
Admission is free and open to ACC members and to in-house counsel first-time guests.
As we move into the latter part of the year, the policy agenda of the second Trump Administration continues to reshape key areas of the business and legal environment. We welcome you to join Seyfarth attorneys as they unpack key developments on the following topics:
·Impact of Tariffs · Effect on Corporate Transactions · Agency Involvement and Union Activity ·Trends Affecting Real Estate Deals
The event will take place at our Los Angeles - Downtown office. The discussion will be bookended by two meet-and-greet sessions, and lunch will be provided.