Events

 ACC is proud to present a day of invaluable programs for San Diego's general counsel community. High-caliber and targeted industry content conveniently scheduled into one day with dual tracks.

Your ticket includes:

• Two MCLE options each hour
• Continental breakfast
• Plated lunch with in-house counsel award presentation
• Happy Hour with complimentary cocktails and appetizers outside in the Santiago Courtyard

Make a great first impression with a new portrait!
ACC San Diego will be offering complimentary headshots during the event.  A good headshot helps build a credible reputation when hunting for a  job or building your company’s brand identity. Stand out in the crowd  with a professional headshot from Brent Haywood Photography! (ACC members only.)

Downloadable Schedule

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Breakfast
8:30 - 9:30 AM

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Session 1
9:30 - 10:30 AM
What To Do When the Government Knocks on Your Door

Speakers:
  
Pamela Naughton, Partner, DLA Piper
Rebecca Roberts, Of Counsel, DLA Piper

Becoming the target of a government investigation is what keeps General Counsel up at nights. This presentation gives specific and practical guidance on government investigations: what triggers them, what steps companies should take in response, how to navigate through the investigative process, and what to do when the company is the victim of a crime.  (1 General Credit)

Topics that will be discussed:

• What events typically trigger a government investigation?
• What to do if subjected to a search warrant?
• Which government agencies are most likely to investigate?
• Who should be on the Emergency Response Team?
• What steps should the Board of Directors take?
• Who should be told about the investigation?
• How do we approach the employees? 
• Plus much more...

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Session 2
9:30 - 10:30 AM

Alphabet Soup: Practical Advice to implement GPC, LDU, RDP and other CPRA Obligations

Speakers:
    
Wynter Deagle, Partner, Sheppard Mullin
Orson Lucas, Principal, Cyber Security Services, KPMG 
Andy Medlin, Vice President & General Counsel, Hot Topic

The CPRA has ushered in a new era of privacy, signaling a continued evolution by legislators toward a more mature, technology-centric approach to managing consumer and employee privacy rights. This applies with implementation of technical controls to enable Global Privacy Control (GPC), restriction of data processing (for example with Google’s Restricted Data Processing (RDP) and Meta’s Limited Data Usage (LDU)).  But it also represents more proactive enforcement in identifying non-compliant companies. This session will explore practical approaches to proactively address CPRA’s key obligations, as well as legal and enforcement perspectives to help ensure organizations stay off the enforcement radar. (1 General Credit)

                                                                                                           
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Session 3
10:45 - 11:45 AM
Wage and Hour PAGAs and Class Actions: New Laws & Settlement Strategies

Moderator:
Hon. Kenneth K. So, Mediator, Signature Resolution

Speakers:
      

Monique Ngo-Bonnici, Mediator, Signature Resolution
Hon. Amy Hogue, Mediator, Signature Resolution

In addition to a comprehensive discussion on the Supreme Court’s 2022 enforcement of agreements to arbitrate individual PAGA claims in Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana, panelists will provide an in-depth analysis of recent changes in the law, including the pending Uber/Adolph case, and how such changes will impact on-going settlement strategies.  Panelists will discuss how the various courts are handling PAGA and class action cases and how mediation can be used to as tool toward resolving these cases cost effectively. (1 General Credit)
 

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Session 4
10:45 - 11:45 AM
Drive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Speakers:
        

Michelle Meek, Principal, Jackson Lewis PC
Stephanie Kierig, Associate, Jackson Lewis PC
Guillermo Escobedo, Principal and Office Litigation Manager, Jackson Lewis PC
Diana Cohen, Head of Legal & Compliance, Lilt, Inc. and ACC San Diego Incoming President

We will discuss the intersection of successful DEI policies, workplace laws, and a company culture of respect, performance, and retention. (1 Recognition and Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession and Society Credit)

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Lunch
11:45 - 1:00 PM
Short program and announcing the winners of the 2023 ACC San Diego In-House Counsel Awards
 

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Session 5
1:00 - 2:00 PM
DOJ and FDA Regulatory and Enforcement Trends

Speakers:
  

Adam Braverman, Partner, Morrison Foerster
Stacy Cline Amin, Partner, Morrison Foerster

This session will be led by former DOJ prosecutors, a former in-house compliance officer, and the former Chief Counsel of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Deputy General Counsel of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to discuss DOJ and FDA enforcement trends and policy changes. Specifically, our team will provide insights regarding DOJ and FDA’s approach to investigations and enforcement regarding the False Claims Act, the federal Anti-Kickback Statute, and FDA regulatory guidance.  (1 General Credit)
 

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Session 6
1:00 - 2:00 PM 
Cloud Chaos: Key Terms and Gotchas in Software, SaaS and Cloud Computing Agreements

Speakers:

Charles Haley, Partner, Cooley LLP
Brian Busse, General Counsel, Arlo Technologies, Inc.

This session will provide an overview of the key provisions in, and heavily negotiated provisions of, a cloud-based, Software-as-a-Service agreement.
 

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Session 7
2:15 - 3:15 PM
The Robots Are Coming: Navigating AI and the Growing US Regulatory Landscape

Speakers:

Peter Stockburger, San Diego Managing Partner, Dentons

The presentation will tackle new laws impacting the use of artificial intelligence, how businesses are leveraging artificial intelligence to gain market advantage, and what the future legal and regulatory landscape looks like for organizations looking to leverage artificial intelligence across their organizations and functions. (1 General Credit)

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Session 8
2:15 - 3:15 PM
What In-House Counsel Should know about the Pay Transparency Law

Speakers:
 
Jennifer N. Lutz, Esq., Shareholder & Co-chair, Employment & Labor Group, Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin
Amanda Chafin, Associate General Counsel, General Dynamics NASSCO

Pay transparency legislation has proliferated in recent years and California recently adopted one of the most comprehensive workplace equity laws in the US. Various states including California are now required to disclose salary and benefit offerings to job applicants as well as employees. This presentation will discuss recent pay transparency law developments and practical real-world tips on what to expect from enforcement agencies. Discussion will also include best practices and strategies to ensure your company is prepared and in compliance with these new requirements. (1 General Credit)

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Session 9
3:30 - 4:30 PM
Boilerplate Contract Clauses Through the Litigator’s Lens: How to Make Your Contracts Work for You

Speakers:
        
Andrew Skale, Litigation, Mintz
Randy Jones, Litigation, Mintz
Nicole Rivers, Litigation, Mintz
Natalie Prescott, General Counsel & Vice President, Fulgent Genetics

Corporate counsel are being pushed to do more with less, streamline their teams, and leverage every dollar spent on outside counsel. While efficiency should always be the goal, increasing the company’s exposure to risk should not be the unintended consequence. This program will focus on the pitfalls and risks of using boilerplate contract language in business contracts and recent developments in employment law that make arbitration agreements more favorable if drafted correctly. While not every term of a contract should be customized, it is too late to understand what boilerplate means when a relationship sours and contract provisions become fodder for litigation.

Our panel of seasoned trial lawyers will highlight key issues to avoid and provide insight into how they review, analyze, and dissect some commonly used boilerplate provisions when preparing for trial. (1 General Credit)

Topics will include:

• Indemnity provisions: We agreed to do what?
• Choice of law
• ADR provisions in employment agreements

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Session 10
3:30 - 4:30 PM
Protecting the Crown Jewels… Tips and Trends in Trade Secret Law

Speakers:

Mindy Morton, Partner, Procopio 

The Defend Trade Secrets Act was passed in 2016, providing federal jurisdiction for trade secret cases. Since then, we have seen a surge in trade secret cases filed. This program will discuss trade secret protection under state and federal laws, including how to identify and protect trade secrets, litigation trends, and practical guidance for companies trying to stop trade secrets from leaving he company and those accused of infringing trade secrets. (1 General Credit)

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4:30 - 5:30 PM
Happy Hour!

Join us for the Annual Nonprofits and Associations Conference!

ACC National Capital Region’s Nonprofits & Associations Committee is joining forces with the ACC Global Nonprofit Network again this year to present a conference for in-house nonprofit counsel on crisis management.  This year's conference will focus on developing tools needed to manage legal, financial, and public affairs risks related to unexpected organizational emergencies and critical situations.

During three sessions, experts will discuss three topics through the lens of a concrete, practical crisis scenario:  The building blocks of a crisis management “toolkit” to prepare for future challenges;  practical tips for conducting or cooperating with investigations; and strategies for developing and carrying out effective crisis communications. 

Our panel partners will provide substantive insights that will help you synthesize your teams and coordinate your response to potentially pivotal challenges.  Charities, associations, and other nonprofit organizations interested in learning how to nimbly, quickly, and effectively respond to adverse events with high potential for legal, financial, and reputational risk should join the conference to gain critical insights on building and improving their crisis management skills. 

Conference Agenda:

8:30 - 9:00 am ET - Breakfast and Registration for In-Person Attendees

9:00– 10:00 am ET - SESSION 1: Before the Storm: Creating Your Crisis Management Tool Kit. Presented Caplin & Drysdale

10:15 – 11:15 am ET - SESSION 2: Batten Down the Hatches: Practical Tips for Conducting or Cooperating with Investigations in a Crisis.  Presented by Polsinelli

11:30 am – 12:30 pm ET - SESSION 3: Keep Calm & Try to Carry On: Strategies for Developing and Carrying Out Effective Communications. Presented by Loeb & Loeb,

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm ET - Networking Event and Lunch for In-Person Attendees 

For a detailed Agenda with session blurbs click HERE.

While we offer this conference virtually to reach members beyond the DMV area, we strongly encourage those in the area to attend in-person to take advantage of some dynamic networking opportunities with peers and our sponsors.

3.0 Hours Virginia MCLE pending. 

CLE is not mandatory in: DC, MA, MD, MI, and SD

All other jurisdictions: ACC NCR will not seek credit on the attorney’s behalf. A fillable certificate certifying attendance will be issued after the conference. Where applicable, utilize your state self-file process within 30 days of completing the course. If you are interested in doing so, please consult with the applicable jurisdiction for requirements and information regarding the process. 

ACC NCR staff is able to answer questions only with regard to Virginia MCLE.

Join ACC NCR and in-house counsel from around the region to discover what your organization can do to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion within and beyond its walls.  Many organizations have expressed and even demonstrated a commitment to fostering and advancing DEI, and now there is a need to build upon momentum to create a lasting culture of inclusion and equity. Come learn what techniques organizations are employing to evolve their culture as well as practical tools you can use to make an impact.

The agenda includes:

• Keynote by DEI Strategist Michele Shelton: Navigating the Ever-Changing Landscape of DEI
• A session on Legal Interconnection of Retention and Promotion of Diverse Lawyers  sponsored by Perkins Coie 
• A session on Successfully Partnering with Outside Counsel to Implement Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives sponsored by Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton
• Insight into the ACC Foundation DEI Maturity Assessment with ACC Foundation Program Director KJ Forest 
• Learn about Minority Corporate Counsel Association and their data-driven approach for DEI growth

We will close the conference with break-out sessions designed to provide an opportunity for you to benchmark with your peers and learn more about how to play an active role in your organization's DEI efforts.

Click HERE to see a detailed Agenda of the Conference.

For informational purposes only, no CLE will be offered.

*ACC NCR annual relationship sponsors may send two representatives, except Diamond, which may send three.

As more and more companies attempt to shore up their bottom-lines through cost-cutting measures in 2023, hiring freezes, compensation adjustments, furloughs, and RIFs are increasingly becoming part of the solution. We will cover the dos and don’ts of implementing such measures, including a successful workforce reduction that achieves operational goals while effectively minimizing legal and employee-relations risks. 

Presented by D’Ontae Sylvertooth, Of Counsel and Benjamin Delancy, Shareholder at Ogletree Deakins and Crystal Barnes, Associate General Counsel at Lockheed Martin.

Moderated by Michael J. Murphy, Shareholder at Ogletree Deakins.

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

Building a High-Performing In-House Legal Team

During this interactive and informative roundtable our discussion will explore

• Current challenges and trends of in-house legal teams
• Relevant skills and experience required to be a high-performing legal team in 2023 
• Workload prioritisation and how to adopt a continuous improvement mindset 
• A round-up of the latest technology trends including contract lifecycle management 
• What in-house teams are doing to retain and attract top legal talent 

The roundtable will be led by:

Graham Richardson: Graham is a Partner of Eversheds Sutherland and Head of Konexo outside the US. Graham is a thought leader in the alternative legal services market and is responsible for the development and delivery of Konexo’ s strategy. He has worked with over 100 in house legal teams all over the world including IATA, ADP, Rolls Royce and T-Mobile in the US.

Francesca Turquet:  Francesca is a Partner of Eversheds Sutherland and part of the senior leadership team of Konexo. Francesca joined Konexo in April 2022 after several years in-house as former Barclays Managing Director, and Head of Regulatory Relations for the Americas region. She brings two decades of Magic Circle legal and global financial services experience including extensive board, executive committee, litigation, investigations and regulatory relations experience across retail, business, corporate and investment banking in both the UK and US. She is also skilled in leadership, change and project management in fast-moving and commercial environments. Francesca’s broad expertise support our services, particularly the financial services and consultancy work as well as interim resourcing and remediation projects.

Carmen Brun: Carmen Brun is Head of Konexo in the US. She is responsible for the development and delivery of Konexo’s strategy and services in the US and works closely with Graham and her colleagues around the world on Konexo’s global offerings. 

Prior to leading Konexo US, Carmen was Counsel in Eversheds Sutherland’s Securities Enforcement and Litigation practices and has significant experience managing large, multi-disciplinary, cross-border investigations and representative financial services clients in investigations, regulatory, and enforcement matters involving US regulators.  In addition to her legal background, Carmen has extensive business management experience, having spent considerable time with InterContinental Hotels Group as a General Manager of hotels across the US, including in New York City. 

Spring Forward with ACC NCR’s LGBTQ+ Affinity Group

Join ACC NCR’s LGBTQ+ Affinity Group for an informal happy hour celebration, as we look forward to spring season. (Or, at least willing it to continue to feel like spring!) This is a great opportunity to reconnect with peers in our chapter and meet new friends. All are welcome, including allies. Also, Dacha Beer Garden is pet friendly if you want to bring along your dog as they can be allies, too.

*All attendees are required to comply with ACC NCR's COVID-19 Duty of Care. 

Join ACC St. Louis and the Diversity & Inclusion for a tour and discussion art and diversity on Friday, March 31, at 4:00 PM, followed by happy hour!

Artful Observation is a project spearheaded by the Saint Louis University (SLU) Art History Program to establish curricular and research programs based on evidence-based methods about utilizing the visual arts to help students and professionals develop their awareness of issues related to attentiveness, empathy, diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

Facilitator Dr. Cathleen Fleck, Ph.D., will use Artful Observation techniques to enhance bias and observational awareness and facilitate conversation about diversity, equity, and inclusion. We will use art as conversation tools for members of in a session at the Saint Louis Art Museum.

Schedule:      
3:45 - 4:00 Registration Check-In
4:00 - 5:45 Tour & Presentation   
6:00 - ?? Happy Hour Networking

Location:
St. Louis Art Museum
1 Fine Arts Dr
St. Louis, MO  63110

CLE/Elimination of Bias/Ethics:  1.8 Hours Missouri

We look forward to seeing you IN-PERSON on March 31st!

REGISTRATION IS FULL at this time.

Join ACC St. Louis for an Estate Planning for Veterans Clinic on Thursday,  March 23 from 3:30 - 7:30 PM.  Please note that this is an in-person pro bono clinic. 

You will be working directly with eligible veterans' and their spouses to prepare:

- Simple Wills
- Powers of Attorney
- Living Wills
- Health Care Directives

Volunteers will be:
- Trained (see below)
- May work in pairs if desired
- Provided snacks/drinks during the event

We will be using an estate planning package developed by the Missouri Veterans Commission.  In advance of the Clinic, training be a 1-hour webinar, conducted by Scott Allen, General Counsel, Missouri Veteras Commission. 

Deadline to register:  Friday, March 10th

Location:   
  American Legion Post 111   
  7300 Landowne Ave.   
  St. Louis, MO  63119

We look forward to seeing you in-person on March 23rd.