Events

The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent economic sanctions have significantly impacted the global economy, and U.S. government contractors are not immune to that disruption. As contractors adapt to the new and rapidly changing international landscape, updated and flexible risk mitigation is a necessity.    

In this CLE, we will examine the impact of the war in Ukraine and Russian sanctions on the U.S. government contracting community. Specifically,  acquisition strategies for emergency procurements, mechanisms for terminating contracts due to conflicts, sanctions, and changes to U.S. national security policies. The panelists will also consider the unique issues faced when practicing in a small law department during times of crisis.  Lastly, the panel will provide nuanced perspectives on the war in Ukraine and the implications of a conflict with a nuclear adversary.  

Presented by Tom Craig, Dave Jonas, Adam Munitz, Partners at FH&H and Christian Scott, Associate General Counsel at Vectrus.

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

Join us to review the major government contracts developments of 2021. From the conclusion of the JEDI protests, to vaccine mandates, to the infrastructure legislation, it was another busy and dynamic year for government contracts lawyers. In 2021, we saw important decisions relating to protest timeliness, waiver rules, and the impact of fraud investigations on appeals litigation.

This panel will review the key cases and laws and regulations from 2021, as well as look ahead to how the major events of 2021 are likely to impact government contracts law into 2022 and beyond.   

Presented by Greg Jacobs, Erin Felix, and Holly Roth, Shareholders with Polsinelli P.C., Joelle Laszlo, Corporate Counsel at Accenture Federal Services and Shamir Patel, Partner and Deputy General Counsel at Guidehouse.

2.0 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

COVID-19 has transformed the global workplace in myriad ways, including in terms of worker mobility.  Remote and hybrid working arrangements have proliferated during the pandemic, creating unprecedented opportunities for workers to “wander” to new locations and jurisdictions – both domestically and internationally.  But most employment law requirements are based on a worker’s geographic location.  Thus, this increased global mobility has created a wide variety of compliance issues that employers must appreciate and address.  When employees relocate, employers are confronted with a multitude of employment law compliance challenges, including:

·         State income tax withholding

·         Unemployment insurance

·         Workers’ compensation

·         Wage and hour law

·         Training

·         Leave and benefits

·         And more!

This presentation will discuss the challenges facing employers of wandering workers and provide practical insights to assist organizations manage legal compliance in connection with such employees.

Presented by Joshua B. Waxman, Office Managing Shareholder of the Washington, DC Office of Littler Mendelson, Michael S. McIntosh, Office Managing Shareholder of the Tysons Corner Office of Littler Mendelson and Hannah M. Breshin-Otero, Vice President, Deputy General Counsel at CACI International Inc.

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

Please join us for an inaugural “Tea Time” roundtable to create community and share experiences.  We recognize the diversity and richness of our community and we invite you to participate in this discussion whether you self-identify as Asian American Pacific Islander (“AAPI”), if you have intersecting identities, or just want to join and support us as we create space and time for an exploration of the experiences and issues impacting AAPI in-house counsel.  We look forward to virtually connecting with you for an enriching discussion!  For this inaugural session, a key discussion point will be the increase of AAPI distrust. 

All registrants will be invited to order tea (or other beverage) and a snack to enjoy during the meeting. Please register to receive the link to order.

Members, in-house counsel, sponsors*, and select guests** are invited to join us for our Annual Meeting, including officer and director elections, and ample time for networking in small-group breakout rooms. Please note, if you registered yesterday (12/16/21), please reregister as some registrations were not captured. If you need assistance, please contact Beth McConnelll at Beth.McConnell-NCR@accglobal.com

*Sponsors may send two representatives, except Diamond, which may send three.
**Guests may include business colleagues and significant others, but may not include law firm or vendor representatives that compete with our sponsors.

The California Privacy Rights Act comes into effect on January 1, 2023. Among its new requirements is a new data retention provision. Personal and sensitive information must be disposed of when its purpose has been fulfilled, and the organization must disclose the retention policy at the time of collection. Additionally, the data retention policies apply to data collected on or after January 1, 2022. Under CPRA, companies can no longer simply hold individuals’ personal data forever; they must have robust data retention and disposal practices. Join us to learn how to establish or enhance your data retention practice.

Every organization has data retention policies, but very few actually operationalize them. CPRA shines a light on these practices and holds organizations accountable for them. The regulation also establishes a new enforcement agency, which indicates increasingly vigorous enforcement as CPRA goes into effect. Data breach risks are also heightened, as litigators can easily show negligence when data is kept beyond its retention period. We will share practical steps you can implement to ensure disposal of your company's data is efficient and in compliance with the CPRA.

Presented by Robert Fowler, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Exterro, Iliana Peters, Shareholder at Polsinelli and Mary Blatch, Regulatory and Data Privacy Counsel at CFA Institute.

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE credit pending.

Every day, we hear or read in the news how it is a candidate market and employers are in dire need for talent at all levels. However, good candidates are getting turned down for opportunities they are perfect fits for—how can this be?

During this one-hour webinar, we'll take a look at the current legal landscape and explore how candidates can:

• better position themselves for the role they want;
  
• manage their expectations around salary and flexibility;
  
• sell themselves through tailored cover letters and resumes.

Join us for a helpful discussion on the job market as you consider your next role.

SPEAKERS:

· Christie Babinski,  Managing Director –
    In-House Counsel Recruiting - Major, Lindsey & Africa

· Riley Catone,  Managing Director –
   Client Development, Interim Legal Talent - Major, Lindsey & Africa


A ZOOM meeting link is in your confirmation email and
will be circulated again the day before the event.

A claim of patent or other IP infringement can take a serious toll on any company. In this session, we will provide practical tips on what in-house counsel should look for when choosing a strategy to respond to an infringement allegation. It will cover the most important things to consider to help steer companies in the right direction, including:
·         The major forms of IP protection and how they can be used
·         The basics of patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret infringement claims
·         The first five things to do if your company is accused of infringing a patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, other form of IP.

Presented by David Holt, Daniel Tishman, Cynthia Johnson Walden, Principals at Fish & Richardson, Melonie Callendar, Legal Counsel at Bloomberg LP and Anjanette Stinson, Associate General Counsel at National Student Clearinghouse.

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

You have that coveted in-house position, but how do you want your legal career to look? Moving your career forward is typically a long, slow process, but missteps and unforeseen events can interfere with your vision. It is important to carefully consider what you want from your career as you prioritize what matters in your work and life.

Join us to learn how highly regarded in-house counsel built their satisfying careers, one step at a time, while gaining insight on how to develop your career path.

Sponsored by Mary Winter of Firm Advice

Speakers: 

Karen Borno, Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, Verizon

Krista Crawley, Senior Counsel, IDEMIA

Anthony Fadel, Vice President and Senior Counsel at MAG Aerospace

Moderator:

Mary Winter, President & General Counsel, Firm Advice

Please join us for a morning “Coffee Break” hosted by the ACC NCR Café con Leche (Hispanic and Latinx) Affinity Group, featuring actual café con leche, or a morning beverage of your choice. During this meeting, we will come together to introduce ourselves, discuss our plans for the year and chat about networking skills. Networking in business is one of the best resources for career development and professional success.  

All registrants will be invited to order coffee (or other beverage) and a snack to enjoy during the meeting. Please register to receive the link to order.