Events

CLE Program:

Employment Law on Fast Forward: A Speed Round Update

Description:

The world of employment law has been busy! Join Jackson Lewis P.C. attorneys for a quick update on several significant federal employment law developments.

Topics

•           Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

•           DOL Final Rules on Overtime

•           FTC Rule Banning Non-Competes

•           Supreme Court Eliminates Heightened Threshold for Harm Under Title VII

•           Chevron Deference

Agenda:

3:30 PM -4:00 PM Check-In

4:00-5:00 PM CLE Program

5:00 - 6:30 PM Cocktail Reception at Proof (Rooftop bar at hotel) 

Additional Information:

Pending 1.0 hours of General CLE credit in Tennessee

Parking:

Complimentary valet parking available at the hotel

Experienced Boards of Directors and management teams have been hearing about a range of corporate governance issues for many years, sometimes decades.  With active administrations taking aggressive positions, and the U.S. Supreme Court and other courts issuing rulings that are changing long-standing practices, what are the corporate governance issues that Boards and management should be paying attention to?  Whether the corporate governance issues relate to the environment, social causes, new technology, constituency representation, or the latest controversy in the news, in-house lawyers are called upon to provide advice on the issues and support the Board and management as they work through the legal, financial, and reputational risks.

The panel will talk through the latest corporate governance hot topics (and those that have faded away), discuss the various views, and provide practical advice on working with your Board and management team on issues such as Board composition, headquarters jurisdictions, AI uses, environmental impact initiatives, social positions, executive compensation, risk management, and other current topics of interest.

Presented by Steve Patterson, Partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth, Kathleen Stevens, General Counsel at J. Jill, and Todd Aman, Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary at FiscalNote.

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

Election Protection: Wishing you could do something...

Learn more about Election Protection, the nation’s largest non-partisan voter protection coalition and its work this election cycle, including efforts in the field, the national voter hotline (1-866-Our-Vote) and litigation. There will be a discussion of what issues partners are seeing and are concerned about as voting commences, as soon as early September in states. In addition, learn about volunteer opportunities for lawyers, paralegals, legal assistants, and law students, including with the national voter hotline.

Presented by Nancy Anderson, Esq., Director of Pro Bono, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, and the ACC NCR Pro Bono Committee.
       

9:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Registration

Session 1 - 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
"Do’s and Dont’s of Discretionary and Interlocutory Appeals"
Presented by Dechert LLP

Speakers:

• Michael McGinley, Partner, Dechert LLP
• Carla Graff, Associate, Dechert LLP
• Tiffany Engsell, Senior Counsel, Litigation & Investigations, Bristol Myers Squibb

Session 2 - 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
"The Digital Verdict: Guide to Mastering Smartphone Evidence in the Courtroom"
Presented by Blank Rome LLP

“The Digital Verdict: Guide to Mastering Smartphone Evidence in the Courtroom” is a pioneering seminar that delves into the intricate relationship between law and mobile technology. As the legal landscape increasingly pivots towards digital evidence, understanding the intricacies of smartphone data can be a decisive factor. This seminar provides an exploration of the critical aspects of smartphone evidence in litigations, ensuring you stay at the forefront of the digital age.

Topics covered include:

• Overview of Relevant Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
• Federal Rules of Evidence for Smart Phones
• Key Factors to Consider for the Admissibility of Evidence
• Recent Cases

Speakers:

• Michael Iannucci, Partner, Blank Rome LLP
• Naomi Zwillenberg, Associate, Blank Rome LLP
• Mary Doherty, Associate General Counsel, Airgas

12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Luncheon

Session 3 - 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
"Key Developments in Securities Litigation: AI, Cybersecurity, and Governance"
Presented by Dailey LLP

This session will discuss:

• Securities class action and enforcement trends generally.
• Cases involving allegations related to the use of or statements about AI.
• Cases involving Cyber breaches and the impact of the recent SolarWinds decision.
• The impact of the Supreme Court’s Jarkesy decision limiting the use of ALJ’s in enforcement proceedings. 
• Recent changes to Delaware Corporate law and the impact on board and stockholder governance. 
• Cases to watch regarding pleading requirements and risk factor disclosures.

Speakers:

• Jeffery A. Dailey, Partner, Dailey LLP
• Richard A. Levan, Partner, Dailey, LLP

Session 4 - 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
"Privilege Primer: A Refresher for In-House Counsel on Preserving and Protecting Attorney-Client Privilege"
Presented by Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP

This presentation will review essential terms for understanding and applying attorney-client privilege in-house, with a focus on key cases and application of core principles. The presenters will discuss both state and federal law, explore attorney-client privilege on an international stage, and provide advice for audience members wearing multiple hats as in-house counsel.

Speakers:

• Ashley Lynam, Chair, Montgomery McCracken
• Jan Fink Call, Head of Global Litigation, dsm-firmenich

Please join us for a full-day, in-person conference that will address the key Privacy and Technology Issues facing in-house attorneys.

The Privacy and Technology Conference will give in-house counsel an opportunity to attend five CLE sessions and hear from subject matter experts. 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 on the terrace of the Westwood Country Club.  You will be able to meet the panelists and network with colleagues.  

SCHEDULE  

8:30 am Registration and Breakfast

9:00 – 10:00 am Artificial Intelligence 2.0: Legal Implications and Challenges in a Rapidly Changing Environment, sponsored by Weil

10:15 – 11:15 am Ten Things to Know About Your Cyber Coverage, sponsored by Nossaman

11:30 am – 12:30 pm IP Updates, sponsored by Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton

12:30 – 1:00 pm Lunch

1:00 – 2:00 pm Roundtable Discussion: Exploring Secure, Privacy-Preserving, and Ethical AI: Insights from Naomi Lefkovitz, sponsored by Bloomberg Law

2:15 – 3:15 pm Partnering for Protection: Engaging with Your Info Security Team, sponsored by Potomac Law Group

3:30 – 4:30 pm Is Your Website Attracting Customers or Plaintiffs?  Why wiretapping and video tape rental laws matter to your company’s website, sponsored by Perkins Coie

4:30 – 6:00 pm Happy Hour

To access the full agenda, click here.

(We invite you to register and attend as much or as little as you can, including just the Happy Hour, if that is all your schedule will allow!)

Approved for 5.0 Hours of VA MCLE credit.

We look forward to seeing you at the Privacy and Technology Conference.

(This conference is free for members; there is a $75 charge for non-members.)

Please join us for a full-day, in-person conference that will address the key issues a new general counsel or small law department lawyer will face in their role. Learn to uncover and tackle challenges within a variety of subject areas so you can be successful within your department and your company.

The In-House Primer will give in-house counsel an opportunity to attend six CLE sessions and hear from subject matter experts. 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 on the terrace of the Westwood Country Club.  You will be able to meet the panelists and network with colleagues.  

SCHEDULE  

8:30 am:  Registration & Breakfast

9:00 - 10:00 am:  Nuts and Bolts M&A, sponsored by Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP

10:15 - 11:15 am: Emerging Trends in Class Actions, sponsored by Akin

11:30 am - 12:30 pm:  The Geopolitical Landscape: Navigating Supply Chain Complexity and Risk Amid International Trade Developments, sponsored by Baker McKenzie

12:30 - 1:30 pm:  Networking Lunch

1:30 - 2:30 pm:  Be Prepared Pre and Post Election, sponsored by Polsinelli

2:45 - 3:45 pm: Managing Regulatory Risk in M&A Transactions: Update 2024, sponsored by Lowenstein Sandler

4:00 - 5:00 pm: Navigating Tomorrow’s Workplace Today: Key Insights into 2025 Labor Law Trends, sponsored by Buchanan

5:00 - 6:30 pm:  Happy Hour and Networking

For the full agenda, click here.

(We invite you to register and attend as much or as little as you like, including just the Happy Hour, if that is all your schedule will allow!)

Approved for 6.0 Hours of VA MCLE credit.

We look forward to seeing you at the In-House Primer.

(This conference is free for members; there is a $75 charge for non-members.)

General Counsel Panel
Sponsored by Haynes Boone

Adam Sencenbaugh, Partner, Haynes Boone, Moderator, and Panelists Heather Stern, Senior Vice President of Legal Affairs and General Counsel, Whole Foods Market, Stephen Stout, JD, PhD General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, Shattuck Labs, Scott Thomas, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Cirrus Logic, and Melissa Pearson, General Counsel, Raptor Technologies, discuss a variety of topics important to today’s in-house attorneys, including strategies and tips for how to progress in their careers.

One and one-half hour of Texas MCLE General Credit is pending for this presentation.

AGENDA

• 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM - Registration and Networking

• 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM - Panel and Q/A

Now in its 24th year, the ACC MN General Counsel Forum features a discussion of a hot topic by esteemed local General Counsel. And this year's topic is...

Practical Lessons From Early AI Adventures

AI has rapidly become a “can’t say no” proposition for general counsel. Even if the technology isn’t in use producing work product for the department, GCs and their teams must be ready to advise other business units on AI's uses and potential risks. That means building a basic foundation of understanding of the technologies available and what they can do. Yet recent research indicates that many members of legal teams have not yet received training on AI, nor are many legal departments looking to hire professionals with AI backgrounds. So how confident are today’s legal function leaders in their ability to advise the business on AI-related issues?

This session will share insights from a panel of GCs on what they have done to prepare their departments, what they have found that works, lessons learned for future improvements, and how they have begun to confront the rapidly evolving challenges related to AI implementation both in their departments and in the broader business.

PRESENTERS

• Derek Goodman, General Counsel, Koch Companies
• Spiwe Jefferson, General Counsel & Chief of Staff, Asset Marketing Services 
• Mark Privratsky, Vice President & Corporate Counsel, Prudential Financial, Inc.
• Kent Schoen, Chief Legal Officer & Chief Compliance Officer, Clarity Pay, Inc.
• Bill Josten, Senior Manager - Enterprise Legal Thought Leadership, Thomson Reuters Institute

Preceding the GC Forum is the Annual Meeting, starting at 4:15 PM, to elect ACC MN Chapter directors and officers. We look forward to seeing you at The Lynhall on Tuesday, September 17, 2024!

After the program, enjoy refreshments and mingling with our panelists and your ACC peers. This event is open to ACC members and to in-house counsel first-time guests. 1.25 Standard CLE credit in Minnesota is pending. 

Thanks to our Diamond sponsor, Thomson Reuters!