Events

Companies across industries are embracing data, process automation and digital platforms to transform business operations, and enhance profitability and competitiveness. This has led to an increase in the prevalence and use of artificial intelligence (AI) and proprietary data in traditional business models, which in turn raise key issues in IP and compliance risks for in-house counsel to manage.

Join IP experts from Smart & Biggar, alongside in-house counsel from Shopify Inc. to learn how to identify and mitigate risks related data and digital IP and commercial issues in a digital business context.

Topics to be covered:

• IP-related AI & data protection in manufacturing and services
• Compliance-related AI/ML & data privacy in healthcare and pharma 
• Risk mitigation strategies for IP and compliance related to AI & data
• Real-world case studies and examples

This event is sponsored by: Smart & Biggar

This program contains 1 .5 houra of LSO Accreditation
This e​vent is open and free of charge only to in-house counsel who are practicing lawyers who are members of a provincial law society; however, you must RSVP to attend.

ACC Ontario reserves the right to review all registrations for eligibility. In-house counsel must be ACC members or meet ACC membership eligibility. Please visit https://www.acc.com/membership/become-a-member for further details.

Webinar Participants: All instructions and information on how to access the webinar will be sent by email in advance of the program.

Questions? Please email us at accontario@accglobal.com.

We look forward to having you join us!

Join us for a rare discussion with Weston Urban co-founder and CEO, Randy Smith, Lauren Valkenaar and Natsumi Covey of Chasnoff Stribling, regarding best business practices when advising directors, contract obligations and real estate decisions.  The presentation will discuss director responsibilities, including recent legal decisions and practical tips for in house counsel to advise their boards to assist in governance and protecting privileged discussions. The discussion will also include a presentation of what is next for San Antonio’s downtown, and recent developments in contract and real estate jurisprudence that in house should be mindful of.  Randy will also share with us where he thinks commercial development is going post pandemic, and his views on how legal developments may impact real estate going forward, including what businesses should be considering when making real estate choices. 

Please feel free to pass this invitation on to other individuals within your organization who would like to learn more about this subject.

Major, Lindsey & Africa’s 2022 Global In-House Compensation Survey looks at the current state of compensation in the market.

Join MLA's Deborah Ben-Canaan and Edina Beasley for an in-depth discussion about compensation nationally and within the national capital region and discover what has changed in the past two years.

This presentation will be recorded and available for future viewing. You do not want to miss this one!


Sponsored by Major, Lindsey & Africa.

Speakers include:

Deborah Ben-Canaan, Partner & Senior Practice Leader, In-House Counsel Recruiting at Major, Lindsey & Africa.

Edina Beasley, Managing Director - Managing Director with In-House Counsel Recruiting based in Washington, D.C. at Major, Lindsey & Africa.

The Bridges Group has always been about bringing Members together to learn more about the differences and similarities between people.

An inclusive society is a festival – the FESTIVAL OF NATIONS! The Festival of Nations is a deliberate step towards building an inclusive society where all can grow to their fullest potential. A chance to wine and dine, a musical spectacle, a story told, a showcase of the thriving entrepreneurial spirit of this diverse community. An opportunity to engage in cultures other than one’s own, and to enrich each person’s worldview in a meaningful way.

Please bring yourself and/or your family and join the Diversity & Inclusion Bridges Group for an afternoon of International music, crafts, food and experiences at the  Largest International Festival of Nations on Saturday, August 27th.

This event is free, but we ask that you register yourself and your family ahead of time so we know who to expect. 

Meet Up Time:  11:00 am - ??

Date:  Saturday, August 27th

Location:  The Music Stand

Link to the DIGITAL Program and MAP

Come and enjoy the music and culture alongside your In-House Colleagues and families!

Join ACC St. Louis to celebrate YOU, the ACC St. Louis Members, on Tuesday, September 20th at the new Centene Stadium.   

Enjoy food and beverages in the VIP Pitch Club with access to the team benches on the field.

Members attend free and may bring one (1) guest for a $25 fee.  There is no age restriction for guests, but please keep in mind that alcohol will be served at this event, and all members are responsible for the safetly of their guests.

All attendees will receive an attendance gift.

We look forward to seeing you at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, September 20th!

Eco-consciousness is the new black and this year saw the first Metaverse Fashion Week. Sheppard Mullin’s Fashion Apparel and the New York City Retail Practice Group of the ACC NYC Chapter welcomes you back in person for a cutting edge presentation on two important areas facing the fashion industry today:

· Environmental Social and Governance (“ESG”) and the related critical legal issues, including ensuring eco-friendly and responsible supply chain and production and FTC-compliant labelling and advertising; and

· Non-Fungible Tokens and Protecting Valuable Fashion and Retail Intellectual Property in the Metaverse.

We look forward to your joining us for this important CLE opportunity.


AGENDA:
5:30pm – 6:00pm // Registration
6:00pm – 7:00pm // Program
7:00pm – 8:00pm // Networking reception

Please proceed to the 24th floor and check in at the registration desk.

Speakers TBA

CLE:
Credits: 1
State: NY
Category: Professional Practice and Suitable for Transitional and Non-Transitional attorneys

COVID PROTOCOL:
In the best interests of all guests, Sheppard Mullin requests that all guests be fully vaccinated.
We ask you do not attend if you are not feeling well. Email addresses will be provided to the sponsor and building landlord in advance of the event to complete a health & safety questionnaire. Please see HERE to review the firm's COVID policy.

Questions? Please contact Maricela Alfonso at Sheppard Mullin via email

As employees retire and companies acquire more entities, the question of who should serve as a corporate witness has become more complex. Does the company have to find someone with 50 years experience or will the new hire from last year work? What responsibilities does the company have to investigate knowledge for a recently acquired entity? How can the company investigate or provide testimony when there is no one left at the company who worked for it during the relevant time period? The answers to these questions will vary depending on the facts, circumstances, and jurisdiction. This CLE will examine these issues and provide in-house counsel with factors to consider when making the decision to identify a witness who can bind the company and will become the face of the company during litigation. We also will examine recent developments in the case law related to corporate witnesses and what the law requires in terms of the effort to prepare such witnesses.

Registration & Lunch:    11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Program:                         12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

This program has been preapproved for one hour of PA substantive CLE credit.

Retention of in-house lawyers, including those from underrepresented backgrounds, is dependent on culture, well-being, and career development, according to research conducted earlier this year by Thomson Reuters. 

Many continue to view culture through a pre-pandemic lens that is still attached to physical space, however, how do you build a culture - and an inclusive environment - which can traverse on-site or remote environments?  This aspect is critical to job satisfaction and retention, and creating an environment free of bias can result in an authentic sense of psychological safety and belonging that can further drive retention in competitive markets. 

Join this luncheon to learn from peers about quick ways you can instill now to create bias-free work settings and promote positive culture at both the team and individual levels.  

Moderator:
Natalie Runyon, Director, ESG & Advisory Services, Thomson Reuters
Megan Niedermeyer, General Counsel, Fivetran

Learn the basics of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and how it can impact your proposed development.  Hear why it matters and whether you can avoid or streamline the necessary review.  The program will provide an overview and give you some familiarity with the key terminology so you can start to understand the “alphabet soup” of CEQA.