Events

Join us as we discuss terminations of government contracts, focusing specifically on the Government’s right to terminate contracts for convenience and the ramifications of a termination.  The panel will explore the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules applicable to terminations for convenience, to include differences between FAR Part 12 contracts for commercial products/services and “non-commercial” contracts under FAR Part 49.  The panelists will also discuss recent developments in terminations for convenience and practical advice for the preparation of termination settlement proposals.

Presented by Jamie Tabb and David Johnson, Partners at Vinson & Elkins and John Chesbro, Principal at HKA andBeth Newsom, Principal Deputy Chief Counsel at BAE Systems Platforms & Services.

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

Please join ACC NCR members and King & Spalding for a roundtable discussion and cocktail reception on the penthouse level of its office with iconic and seldom-seen views of Washington, D.C.

This lively discussion will focus on current legal trends around cryptocurrency, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and other digital assets, along with what they mean for your company.

Topic areas we will discuss include:
•            Federal regulatory developments
•            Congressional and legislative developments
•            Special risk management considerations related to digital assets
•            A peek around the corner on what’s coming next

Presented by Daniel Kahan, Partner and Co-chair, Fintech, Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Practice, King & Spalding, Katherine Kirkpatrick, General Counsel at Maple Finance, Joseph Phillips, Senior Vice President & Principal Associate General Counsel at MicroStrategy, Ari Redbord, Head of Legal and Government Affairs at TRM Labs, and W. Ming Shao, Senior Executive Vice President & General Counsel at MicroStrategy.

(This is for informational purposes only, no VA MCLE will be provided.)

As we emerge from pandemic to endemic, the “new normal” and corresponding best practices for businesses continue to change at a rapid pace. Our panel will explore the latest and ever-evolving COVID-19 challenges that have longer-term impact on businesses and their in-house counsel — from practical workforce strategies for managing the influx of novel employment law developments into the endemic era, to COVID-19 liability protections and considerations for mitigating potential liability for exposure from employees and third parties, to emerging COVID-inspired litigation trends. 

Presented by Carrie McAtee, Partner and Paul Williams, Partner and Co-Chair, General Liability Litigation Practice Group with Shook Hardy & Bacon and Ashley Gilligan,  Associate General Counsel at Allegis Group.

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

Weathering the Workforce Drama of 2022 with Creative Employment Solutions

Join Littler attorneys as they present a highly entertaining session that provides a unique opportunity to understand the latest court cases, legislative and regulatory activity and crucial developments that will affect your workplace and your responsibilities. More specifically, you will learn what’s to come next and how it all relates to you! We will guide you through the maze of new developments and prepare you for the challenges ahead.

AGENDA:
11:30 AM - Noon | Check-in and lunch buffet
Noon - 1:00 PM | CLE Program
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Networking

PRESENTERS:
Susan Fitzke, Office Managing Shareholder, Littler
Claire Deason, Shareholder, Littler

The program is open to ACC members and to in-house counsel first-time guests. 1 Standard CLE credit is pending in Minnesota.

Attendees can receive validated parking in the IDS Center Ramp (if so requested during registration).

Thanks to our sponsor, Littler!

Join ACC San Diego and Morrison Foerster for a fun evening of go kart racing and networking.

ACC members only; happy hour will follow racing.

AGENDA

11:30—11:55 a.m.
Registration

11:55 a.m.—12:30 p.m. 

Welcome/Lunch

12:30—1:30 p.m.
Saving your Profit Margins
Communicate, Investigate, and Calculate for the Highest Property Loss Recovery 

This presentation will explore the anatomy of a claim for property loss recovery, whether it be a commercial loss, cargo loss or damages, or recovery from a claim like workers’ compensation fraud.  Representing businesses in their day to day legal needs, in house litigation counsel are very often on the defensive side, however, these types of claims require work on the offensive, as a plaintiff, to recover that which rightfully belongs to the company.  This requires a mindset shift and different strategies to be successful.  We will discuss key pieces of information that must be gathered at the outset to build out a solid claim file and strategies to employ to help ensure recovery is achieved and the business is made whole. We will share real world examples illustrating best practices and provide a roadmap for in house counsel to provide substantial value to the business through its ability to efficiently manage these claims.
 

Presenters: Angela Savino, Lead Attorney-Transportation, Global Supply Chain & Logistics, Perez Morris; Joshua Rockwell, Attorney, Perez Morris; and Michelle Thompson, Attorney, Perez Morris

1:30 – 1:45 p.m.
Break

1:45—2:45 p.m.
At Long Last: U.S. Federal Privacy Legislation On the Horizon

On June 3, 2022, a bipartisan draft bill was released by key Congressional leaders that represented a decades-long effort to achieve consensus on a federal data privacy law that would provide a national standard as to what kind of data business organizations may gather from individuals and how those organizations may use it. The finish line is yet to be crossed – but lawmakers are close. If this draft bill becomes law, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act (“ADPPA”) would provide a federal roadmap as to how all businesses must operate around the collection and use of individual Americans’ data.

Presenter: Kimberly Holmes, Esq, CHPC, RPLU, Lead Counsel, Privacy Compliance, Perez Morris

2:45 p.m.
Happy Hour/Golf

Please join our ACC NCR Café con Leche Affinity Group to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a conversation with Elisa Garcia, Chief Legal Officer at Macy’s. Elisa has blazed the trail both as a Hispanic woman in the C-Suite and as a first-generation college and law student. Elisa is a leader in not just her company, but the broader legal community and is a strong advocate for diversity initiatives and pro bono service. Elisa will share her story and how her background shaped her path to success, as well as her current efforts to drive diversity objectives within her company and the law firms she works with. 

Please join Keker, Van Nest & Peters and Simmons & SImmons for a CLE program and Giants game at Oracle Park in San Francisco. The event will feature a CLE presentation on:

“Navigating the Privacy Minefield: Litigation and Enforcement Trends in the U.S., Europe & Around the World"

Followed by food, drinks and the unique chance to view a Giants game from the Audi Legends Club suite.

Join ACC St. Louis and Polsinelli for a closer look at Anti-Trust issues: 

With the intense antitrust scrutiny many industries are facing today, it is essential that in-house counsel recognize the key issues in order to maximize: 

• Compliance,
• Risk Management, and
• Future Growth Strategies

This presentation will provide practical solutions that can be implemented to accomplish these goals.

We look forward to seeing you online on August 18th!