Events

CLASS SYLLABUS & OBJECTIVES:
 

a) Bring awareness to the benefits of advocating for diversity through a light-hearted and interactive presentation;

b) Discuss policy manuals and specific employment law practices that can promote equity and inclusivity in law firms and legal departments

 c) Offer specific measures to avoid perceptions of discrimination for in-house counsel to discuss with their clients; and

 d) Bring forth data and caselaw that reflect negative consequences for in-house counsel who do not approach DEI measures in a thoughtful, balanced manner.

More than ever, how employers should handle drug issues in the hiring process and the workplace is complicated and confusing.  How do they handle conflicts between state and federal laws regarding recreational marijuana use?  What if the marijuana use is medicinal?  How is this different than an employee who is taking pain killers, which may not show up on a drug screen?  How do different local, state and federal anti-discrimination laws come into play? 

These are all issues that most employers face and simply do not know how to handle.  During this presentation we will discuss the relevant laws and provide legal and practical advice on how to handle various situations in compliance with those laws.

Presented by Tina Maiolo, Partner at Carr Maloney PC and Andrea Phillips, Chief Counsel - Litigation and Employment, Rolls-Royce, NA.

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

Our panelists will review some of the major initiatives and recent activity by the Department of Justice and other enforcement authorities that likely will impact companies in our region.  We will touch on the latest news regarding cybersecurity, consumer data and privacy issues, small business matters, procurement and health care fraud, and antitrust enforcement, with an eye towards helping the audience spot issues, recognize and prioritize risk areas, and provide appropriate responses in the current enforcement climate.    

Presented by Justin A. Chiarodo and Jennifer A. Short, Partners at Blank Rome LLP and Allison Barlotta, Associate General Counsel, Director, Investigations, Booz Allen Hamilton.

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

You are invited to volunteer for a Pro Bono Clinic with Whitman-Walker Health

Topic: Name Change Clinic

Partners:  Whitman-Walker Health

Clients: Low-income transgender individuals

When: Friday, July 8, 10 AM – 11:30 AM (as detailed below, attorneys will self-schedule training prior to July 8; attorneys will schedule their client meetings after July 8)

Where: Virtual

Who: DC, Maryland, and Virginia-barred attorneys

Experience: None required

Pre-Training: 2 to 4 hours. Volunteer attorneys are asked to watch at least 2 online trainings prior to the date of the clinic (first, Trans 101 [40 mins], and second, one local jurisdictional training for DC, MD, or VA).  The Virginia training provides the best overview of the process.

Day of Clinic Training (Via Zoom):  20 to 30 minute overview by Whitman-Walker staff followed by 1-hour Q&A session.

Support: Work in teams or individually, and a Whitman-Walker staff mentor will be assigned to each team/case assigned.  Resource materials are readily accessible through Google Docs and Whitman-Walker holds monthly virtual briefing sessions for all volunteer attorneys to have questions answered and to share tips and new guidance.

Time: 6–10 hours total spread out over several months.

Work: Whitman-Walker has a great need for volunteer attorneys to assist local transgender individuals with the name change process in all 3 local jurisdictions.  The pandemic has made the process even more challenging, and client demand far exceeds Whitman-Walker’s in-house resources. ACC NCR volunteers will be paired up and assigned a single client to assist in completing name change documents and will help clients file the documents pro se with the relevant court system.  Following the session on July 8, interested volunteers will be sent a formal case placement email with client contact information.  Volunteers will be asked to coordinate with the client to meet via Zoom, phone call, or work via email within a specified time period.

Insurance: Provided by Whitman-Walker for all volunteers; volunteers who sign-up for the clinic will be asked to complete a volunteer application/confidentiality statement and return it to Whitman-Walker prior to July 8.

*Please respond by July 1.

DLA Piper and ACC San Diego invite you to step on board for an exclusive event on the Sirara Yacht. Enjoy food, cocktails, and sunset views while cruising the beautiful San Diego Bay on a 65-foot luxury yacht*

We have limited space for this event, so please only RSVP if you plan to attend and let us know if your plans change. We look forward to seeing you there!

RSVP by April 27th.

*Yacht will leave the dock promptly at 5:30 pm.

This program will focus on the corporate value of regularly conducting independent third party assessments of existing compliance programs and associated risk mitigation strategies.  Even the most robust and sophisticated compliance programs can benefit from regular independent assessments which, in addition to regulatory compliance checks, are designed to align your existing compliance program with the constantly evolving governance standards, benchmarking and changes to your business.  We will discuss the importance of such regular independent evaluation and benchmarking, as well as recent trends emerging due in part to the robust M&A market, pandemic environment, and heightened focus on ESG.  This program will also focus on the proper reporting and implementation of such independent assessment findings within your corporate structure, taking into account the fiduciary duties and oversight of the Board of Directors, and expectations and roles of the compliance officer, senior management and office of general counsel.

Presented by: 

• Corinne Hodges, CEO at Association of Women’s Business Centers, where she supports and advocates for the national network of 140 Women's Business Centers.  Among her other responsibilities, Corrine expertly helps her network understand and meet their compliance obligations as federal grant recipients.  
• Adele Navarrete, Senior Corporate Counsel at LMI, a company with over 60 years providing government management consulting helping the federal government solve its toughest problems.  Adele leads LMI’s compliance program and has over ten years combined experience in law firm and in-house practice with a focus on government contracts.
• Colin Jennings, Partner at Squire Patton Boggs, where he serves as the primary outside counsel for global compliance work for more than 35 public and privately held global companies.  Colin regularly conducts compliance reviews and internal investigations throughout the US and around the world.
• Ericka Johnson, Senior Associate at Squire Patton Boggs, where she regularly assists multinational companies in developing and implementing effective compliance policies and strategies for domestic and international operations.  Ericka is a former active duty U.S. Marine Corps Officer who served for six years as Judge Advocate in the U.S. Marine Corps, specializing in complex litigation and providing compliance advice to General Officers. She continues to serve as reserve general counsel to commanding officers in Washington, D.C.  

Presented by Emerald Sponsor Squire Patton Boggs

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE credit pending.

Executive Order 14042 (the Covid-19 vaccine mandate for Federal contractors) has been a wild ride. First, there was the President’s speech hinting at a vaccination mandate for federal contractors. That was followed quickly by an EO alluding to forthcoming Guidance and contract clauses. Then a clause appeared with a “dynamic” self-updating twist, and a December compliance deadline (which then was changed to a January 4th deadline, and then was clarified to be a January 18th deadline). A court in Kentucky quickly enjoined enforcement of the EO – but only in three states. A court in Georgia followed by enjoining the EO nationwide. Now appeals are pending in various circuit courts. Feeling a little whiplash?  Join the club. 

 Our panelists will provide up to the minute status of the enforceability of EO 14042 and the pending (and by March, maybe decided) legal challenges to the EO. Also, they will provide best practices for Federal contractors struggling to comply with the various vaccination/masking requirements in place across the county (whether the Federal EO is being enforced or not). 

Presented by Jonathan Aronie and Ryan Roberts, Partners from Sheppard Mullin and Karen Yankosky, Public Sector Compliance Director at DocuSign.

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

The export of goods, services, and information is not for the faint of heart. The logistical aspects are time-consuming and the U.S. regulations are highly complex. Perhaps because of this complexity, regulatory missteps and mistakes happen often, to both small businesses and multinational corporations alike.  

It is essential for businesses participating in international trade to understand the components of the appropriate regulations, how they interact with one another, and how they apply to different situations. This panel will simplify and demystify the core components of international trade regulations and key elements of regulatory compliance.

The panelists will also address common misconceptions about the ITAR, EAR, and other relevant laws and regulations, and offer practical advice on how to correct them among your team, no matter the global footprint of your company.

Finally, this panel will provide you with the terminology and know-how to properly issue spot potential compliance violations, and effectively discuss these with outside counsel.

Presented by  Adam Munitz, Partner and Megan Paster, Associate at FH&H and Alfred Furrs, Senior Director, International Trade Compliance at BAE Systems, Inc.

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

You are invited to volunteer for a Pro Bono Clinic with Legal Services of Northern Virginia

Topic: Eviction Expungement Clinic
Clients: Low-income individuals and families
When: Thursday, February 3, 2022, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.  Training begins at 9:30 AM (1 hour) followed by client meetings from 10:30 AM-11:30 AM
Where: Virtual
Who: Virginia-barred attorneys
Experience: None required
Training: 1 hour live/virtual training session at 9:30 AM
Support: Work in teams; LSNV attorneys will be available for questions during the client meetings
Time: Limited, with no ongoing commitment
Work: In Virginia, eviction proceedings remain on court records for ten years. However, beginning January 1, 2022, tenants can petition the court to expunge records from dismissed cases after a period of six months.  These expungements are part of a vital effort to mitigate harmful consequences of evictions and expand access to safe and stable housing. The Eviction Expungement Clinic will pair volunteer attorneys with applicants to screen the cases for eviction expungement and to draft petitions and orders that the clients will submit to court pro se.
Insurance: Provided by LSNV to all volunteers

*Please respond by January 27th