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Wrap up your work week with a delicious lunch and an interactive ACC MN CLE program at Noa in the IDS Center on Friday, September 19, 2025.
LKQ One Year Later: What’s New With Design Patents? In LKQ v. GM, the Federal Circuit, sitting en banc, overruled the long-standing Rosen-Durling framework for assessing the obviousness of design patents, adopting what the Court said was a “more flexible approach” to obviousness. Please join Fish & Richardson for a discussion of design patents, why they matter, and how things have (and have not) changed in design patent law in the year since LKQ. Our hosts will cover the following topics:
Substantive legal developments
Enforcement trends
Prosecution and post-grant trends
AGENDA 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Check-in and plated lunch 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM | CLE program 1:15 PM - 1:30 PM | Networking
Admission is free and open to ACC members and to in-house counsel first-time guests. 1.0 Standard CLE credit is pending in Minnesota.
This presentation will cover the latest developments and cases related to False Claims Act (FCA) enforcement and qui tam whistleblower litigation, including relating to cybersecurity and DOJ’s Civil Rights Fraud Initiative focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and other priority areas. The presentation will include steps companies can take to mitigate risks and adopt effective compliance programs related to whistleblower reports.
Presented by Alex Canizares, Zach Terwilliger, Partners at Vinson & Elkins, and Erica Lai, Global Disputes and Litigation Counsel at Northrop Grumman.
“From Innovation to Liability: Managing AI and Cybersecurity in Corporate Settings”
Chanda Miller, Vineet Gauri, and Michael Zogby will discuss some of the latest artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity trends and the unique opportunities and challenges they present for businesses, in-house counsel, and outside counsel. The panel presentation will include an examination of AI’s role in case management and litigation strategy, as well as the practical and ethical considerations of AI in litigation. In addition, the panel will discuss emerging cybersecurity threats and their ethical implications.
Speakers:
Chanda Miller, Partner Co-Chair, Life Sciences, Barnes & Thornburg
Vineet Gauri, Of Counsel, Barnes & Thornburg
Michael Zogby, Partner-in-Charge, New Jersey and Philadelphia Offices, Trial and Global Disputes Co-Chair, Barnes & Thornburg
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Please join us for a full-day, in-person conference that will address the key privacy and technology issues facing in-house attorneys.
Hear from subject matter experts and learn what you need to know and when to call outside assistance. In addition, at the end of the day we will host a happy hour where you will be able to meet the panelists and network with colleagues.
SCHEDULE:
8:30 – 9:00 am Registration and Breakfast
9:00 – 10:00 am Practical AI: Build an AI Compliance Program that Mitigates Risk and Meets Internal Demands (sponsored by Sidley)
10:15 – 11:15 am Protecting Your Assets with Cyber Insurance (sponsored by Blank Rome)
11:30 am – 12:30 pm Software Licensing, SaaS and Data Agreements: Contracting Challenges in the Evolving Digital Ecosystem (sponsored by Womble)
12:30 – 2:00 pm Lunch Break and Program to be announced
2:15 – 3:15 pm Data at the Crossroads: Balancing Value, Risk, and Responsibility in the Age of AI (sponsored by Exterro)
3:30 – 5:00 pm Breach Response Preparedness - Proactive Strategies in Meeting Requirements and Mitigating Risk (sponsored by Lowenstein and FTI Consulting)
Join us for a casual summer social to connect with ACC CFL members. Plenty of food and open bar will be provided on the private patio, along with the option to join Jukebox Bingo in the brewery at 7!
Have an in-house colleague who isn't yet a member? Please invite them as our guest!
Please join ACC NCR and Haynes Boone for an evening celebrating flavor, fellowship, and giving back! Enjoy BBQ-inspired appetizers, classic Southern desserts, and a curated bourbon tasting featuring an Old-Fashioned station.
In the spirit of ACC NCR’s Year of Service, Haynes Boone will be partnering with Everybody Wins DC (EWDC) to host a back-to-school book drive and ACC NCR members are welcome to participate! When children read, they build the academic and social-emotional skills needed to thrive. EWDC gives away more than 10,000 free books each year. Even more important is that 70% of these books elevate characters and perspectives underrepresented in children's literature.
Haynes Boone is proud to support this effort by hosting a book drive that will put representative books directly into children's hands. Go to bit.ly/HaynesBooneEWDCBookDrive, make your selection, and the books will automatically ship to EWDC for use in an upcoming book distribution.
Join fellow Chief Legal Officers for an informal, candid lunch forum designed to foster open discussion about the challenges and opportunities facing today’s legal leaders. With no sponsors or formal agenda, this is your chance to engage in peer-driven conversations in a relaxed, pressure-free setting.
We’ll gather at Red Car Brewery (right off the 405 Fwy in Torrance with plenty of parking) for a casual, brown-bag style lunch—everyone will pay for their own meal, ensuring a focus purely on meaningful dialogue and collaboration.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect, share insights, and learn from colleagues.
This CLE will outline the key legal considerations and strategic planning steps for protecting your company when a contractual counterparty files for bankruptcy. Matt Weiss and Ben Carlsen will cover the core concepts of bankruptcy law, including Section 365 (Executory Contracts), Section 547 (Preferences), and Section 548 (Fraudulent Transfers). They will also review proactive strategies for mitigating counterparty risk, such as drafting enforceable stipulations to strengthen a company’s position before a filing, forming bankruptcy remote entities, and requiring prepackaged bankruptcies.
The presentation will also explore transaction structuring considerations, including the enforceability of ipso facto clauses and cross-default provisions, as well as the treatment of administrative expense claims under a Chapter 11 Plan.
The session will conclude with an overview of defenses to preference liability claims under Section 547 and practical takeaways for planning, drafting, enhancements, and navigating post-filing interactions.
This insightful presentation is designed specifically for corporate counsel navigating the complex landscape of immigration law and provides helpful hints for employers who do not sponsor foreign workers. This presentation will delve into critical immigration policy updates that could significantly impact your business. Discover how new tariffs might affect U.S. immigration and explore creative strategies to mitigate their impact. Learn how to leverage business visitors and specialized visas to adapt to manufacturing shifts and optimize talent movement to the U.S.
Our speakers will share best practices for maintaining compliance, managing expenses, and ensuring business continuity amidst an administration keenly focused on conservative immigration policies and compliance. Gain valuable insights into policy changes affecting TN and H-1B visas, Department of State visa processing, and hiring practices for all employers. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your immigration program and safeguard your organization's future in an ever-evolving regulatory environment.
Presented by Lynn O’Brien, Immigration Attorney and Senior Counsel at Womble and Jessica Lee Young, Associate General Counsel, North America Immigration Counsel at Capgemini.