The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is the world's largest organization serving the professional and business interests of attorneys who practice in the legal departments of corporations, associations, nonprofits and other private-sector organizations around the globe.
The Russian war on Ukraine has brought widespread reaction by U.S. businesses and investors.Over 500 companies have publicly announced specific actions, from complete withdrawal from Russian business activities, to divestment of Russian assets, to continuing Russian operations, with variations in between.
Corporate “activism” and reaction to world crises and socio-economic issues involve myriad legal issues, ranging from sanction and regulatory compliance to fiduciary and disclosure considerations to practical challenges involving, contracts, employment and insurance.The risks and rewards of corporate action, as well as the legal decision-making processes within a company, must be carefully considered, often under tremendous time pressure.
Presented byJonathan Wolcott(Corporate, M&A and Securities),Valarie Ney(Corporate, M&A and Securities) andAntonia Tzinova(International Trade, Foreign Investment and National Security), Partners with Holland & Knight and Hena Schommer,Global Trade Counsel at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE).
(This Roundtable is for informational purposes only, no CLE will be provided for this event.)
You are invited to attend our May CLE- in-person at Paesanos Lincoln Heights or via Zoom. Kelli Cubeta, partner withCubeta Law Group, is bringing us a CLE discussion on the topic of "Sexual Harassment: Why Companies Believe It’s Not Happening…And Why They’re Dead Wrong."
Please join us for a one- hour session to discuss the common mistakes companies are making right now when it comes to sexual harassment claims, investigations, and disciplinary responses. We will discuss best practices for addressing these issues in hybrid and remote environments. We will also be covering what you need to know about the recent changes in Texas law regarding sexual harassment and the changes you need to be making to your policies. This is a critical topic that your company can’t afford to get wrong in the post #MeToo era.
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Theft of Trade Secrets Shimeall and Minkler will discuss the benefits of cooperation between law enforcement and corporate counsel in the investigation and prosecution of economic espionage. Discovery issues that are unique to these cases to assist corporate counsel in issue spotting. We will discuss the breadth of the threat of IP theft facing companies in the United States today; the benefits of cooperation in holding defendants’ responsible, both criminally and civilly; and strategies for preventing IP theft on the front end, including taking reasonable measures to protect against the theft of IP. Minkler will present the case study of US vs. Kexue Huang, involving Indiana’s first prosecution of theft of trade secrets. Shimeall will present the case study of US vsLi Chen and Yu Zhou, involving the prosecution of theft of medical trade secrets from Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon “Dark Money” - Navigating Through the Legal Issues of 501(c)(4)s and Political Donations In the ever-evolving world of political financing and the priorities of DOJ, it is important to have an understanding of the consequences of political donations on business. DeVillers will discuss the good the bad and the illegal of 501(c)(4)s and how they impact federal corruption cases, including how donations to these groups can be exploited for illegal purposes. We will also discuss when political donations cross the line into bribery and the implications of perceived, explicit and implicit, quid pro qua agreements.
With just 3 hours of your time (which includes the training), you can dramatically assist a family with caregiving needs to achieve access to the courts! For over 14 years, Bet Tzedek’s Self-Help Conservatorship Clinic has been serving family members anxious to ensure uninterrupted care for their adult children with severe developmental disabilities, or for their parents suffering from dementia or other conditions preventing appropriate self-care. These litigants seek assistance with the probate court process to secure conservatorships over their loved ones.
Volunteers will join a virtual conference room for a 1-hour training on conservatorship matters and how to use Law Help, a web-based document preparation platform that generates the necessary court forms for the conservatorship filing. The pro bono attorneys then, working singly or in pairs, independently work on the assigned client matter and have an opportunity to call litigants to review and/or ask for missing information. Bet Tzedek staff remains available in the virtual conference room to answer questions and offer support.
Porter Wright and the Central Ohio Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel are excited to be back in-person for the annual CLE and night with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, April 28, 2022! We look forward to meeting and discussing trending litigation topics, including:
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, giving you two options each hour! Your ticket includes breakfast, a box lunch, and snacks. The day will conclude with a 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.)
This 60-minute CLE program will discuss tricky issues in-house counsel may confront when their organization is conducting an internal investigation. The interactive program will provide case studies and real-life examples of when ethical concerns and even criminal exposure have resulted from behavior during internal investigations. The program will outline best practices and offer practical tips on what to do (and what not to do) when conducting an internal investigation, dealing with the government, and managing corporate crises.
This seminar will address lessons in internal company communications and how those communications can play out in litigation.
Please join us for a fascinating ‘smoking gun’ tale, using video clips from depositions in the famous DuPont Chemical trials featured in the movie Dark Waters. Through this engrossing story, Dave Butler, a member of the DuPont litigation team, illustrates the critical role corporate counsel plays in managing internal communications to best protect the company. Unmanaged corporate behavior and internal communications can play a pivotal role at trial – and have devastating results in the hands of the jury.
To be provided: useful take-away materials about the attorney-client privilege in the corporate setting and the discovery of electronic information stored on personal devices.
Cheer on our San Diego Padres as they take on the San Francisco Giants! Your special ticket price includes: all-you-can-eat burgers, hot dogs, nachos, peanuts, drinks and beer!
ACC members and their guests only. Limited tickets available.