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Schedule
Breakfast and Check-In: 8:00 am - 8:30 am
Session 1: 8:30 - 9:20 am
Topic: Legal aspects of Cybersecurity: Key Privacy, Data and Security Issues for Corporate Counsel
Credit: 1.00 hrs CLE (TX)
Speakers:
Rachel Ehlers, Special Counsel, Baker Botts, Austin
Valerie Daniel, Senior Counsel, Retail and Privacy, NRG
Michael Hawes, Partner, Baker Botts, Houston
Privacy, data management, and cybersecurity are key focus areas for executives and Boards. With companies viewing their data as “crown jewels,” corporate counsel face the headache of a host of new laws and regulations and a steep rise in cyberattacks. Our panel of experts will discuss the current environment and provide practical guidance on embedding privacy and security into all aspects of your company, including contracts, licensing, employment and litigation.
Session 2: 9:30 - 10:20 am
Topic: Doing Business in Developing Markets – Focus on the Middle East
Credit: 1.00 hrs CLE (TX) and includes 0.50 hrs Ethics Credit
The session will cover:
1. The development of law and legal practice in the UAE and wider Middle East
2. Corporate governance and compliance considerations including Anti-Money Laundering and Economic Substance Regulations
3. Tips and tricks for General Counsels to effectively do business in the UAE
4. The inter-play of law, ethics, and cultural practice
Session 3: 10:30 - 11:20 am
Topic: Contractual Indemnities In Action: Are You Really Protected?
Credit: 1.00 hrs CLE (TX)
Speakers:
Stephen Crain - Partner, Bracewell
Elaine Balagia, Senior Legal Counsel, Liberty Energy
A review of indemnities from the perspective of transactions and litigation; there are basic misunderstandings of the nature and scope of indemnities that are routinely overlooked.
Session 4: 11:30 – 12:20 pm
Topic: The Great Resignation: Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR), Data Risks and the Costs of Compliance Key takeaways
Credit: 1.00 hrs CLE (TX)
Moderator:
Rebecca Perry, Director Strategic Partnerships, Exterro
Speakers:
Christy Hawkins, Special Counsel, Consumer Financial Services, Data and Technology (CFS+) Practice Group, Akerman LLP
Devika Kornbacher, Partner, Clifford Chance
Kimberly Pilcher, Executive Counsel Labor & Employment Law, Exxon Mobil Corporation
Over half of US employees already have or plan to leave their jobs this year. If this self-reported intention comes true, it means a tremendous amount of headache, not only for HR and recruiting, but also for privacy department. In California, the employee exemption from CCPA is set to expire at the end of 2022. As we have seen in Europe where employee data is not protected, departing employees almost always submit data subject requests for their data. Recent statistics show that while consumer requests average about $1500 US to satisfy, employee requests can be 20 times that amount.
In addition, when employees leave, the may intentionally or inadvertently expose personal data from your organization, either of customers, suppliers or fellow employees.
Please join us as we explore:
- How to address employee DSARs
- How to manage costs through automation
- How to prevent data exfiltration or loss when employees leave the organization.
Lunch service: 12:30 noon- 1:00 pm
Keynote Speaker: 1 pm –2:00 pm
Comedian Sheng Wang
Sheng Wang is a comedian, actor and writer originally from Houston, TX. He will film his first Netflix special to be produced and directed by Ali Wong in June 2022. He was a featured stand-up on HBO’s “2 Dope Queens” special and also wrote for the ABC show “Fresh Off the Boat.” Sheng resides in Los Angeles and in his time off, he enjoys exploring botanical gardens and discovering new ways to snack.
Session 5: 2:10 – 3:00 pm
Topic: Claiming Privilege: Updates, Practical Considerations, and Best Practices For In-House Counsel
Credit: 1.00 hrs CLE (TX) and includes 0.25 hrs Ethics Credit
This session will provide an update on recent state and federal cases affecting in-house claims of privilege. The discussion will examine how recent treatment of attorney-client, work product, and immunity privileges in various contexts, including by the Texas Supreme Court and U.S. Supreme Court, could affect your business. The panel will explore cautionary tales and provide practical considerations to protect privilege, particularly in dual-purpose communications.
Session 6: 3:10 -4:00 pm
Topic: The Times They Are a Changin’: Litigation Issues Arising out of Climate Change and Green Energy Transition
Credit: 1.00 hrs CLE (TX)
Speakers:
John Deis, Partner, Hicks Thomas LLP
Eric Grant, Partner, Hicks Thomas LLP
Stephen Barrick, Partner, Hicks Thomas LLP
We will discuss litigation issues and trends arising out of climate change and green energy transition. This will include force majeure applicability in weather or climate change related events, weather event litigation, insurance coverage for economic losses arising out of weather and climate change related events, litigation arising out of green energy transition projects and ESG disclosures, and government climate change related regulation.
Session 7: 4:10 – 5:00 pm
Topic: Game Show: Can you spot the ethical choice?
Credit: 1.00 hrs CLE (TX) and includes 1.00 hrs Ethics Credit
Speakers:
Kimberly Cheeseman, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright
Julie Searle, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright
Ethics credit, but make it fun: Working through various fact patterns, attendees will be provided multiple choice options to select the appropriate next step. Our presenters will use real-world scenarios ripped from the headlines, pop culture, sports and music to put attendees to the test to see whether they know the correct, ethical choice.
Reception and Raffle: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Bring your donation to our annual school supply drive and get an extra raffle ticket for fabulous prizes!! The drive will benefit the Teachers Aid Program at the Houston Food Bank.
Together we are helping under-served students by donating much-needed supplies to local area schools.
Many children can’t afford the most basic school supplies. Without the proper tools to do the work, children are challenged to achieve academic success. Many compassionate teachers pay for school supplies from their own pocket so their students have a more productive, efficient learning experience. The Teachers Aid Program provides the supplies kids need to succeed.
CLE
Credits: 7.0 hrs CLE (TX) and includes 1.75 hrs Ethics Credits
State: TX
Contact
Elena Baer
Phone: 346.336.6154
E-mail: acchouston@accglobal.com