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As we sit behind computer screens at our kitchen tables and in our home offices, debates about the future of offices are a leading lockdown sport. Surveys show roughly a third of us can't wait to get back in the office, a third of us never want to see an office again, and the rest of us are up to our elbows in banana bread. In this webinar, Eversheds Sutherland Real Estate Partners Marc Benjamin (Chicago), Bruce Dear (London), and Clare Whitaker (Cambridge) will be joined by Bethany Bonner, Principal and GC/CAO at Zeller, to discuss the future of the workplace and answer questions such as:

•     How do we embrace the recent monumental tech changes while retaining the best aspects of pre-COVID operations?
•     What trends are happening in Europe and Asia as they return to work and re-enter offices ahead of the US?
•     How can tenants approach flexibility in leases?
•     Is a "blended office" the best solution?
•     What role does culture play in your organization and how is that maintained by a physical office space?

Getting Coverage for Existing Coronavirus Claims & Planning for Future Pandemics

About this Event

Is your company covered for claims arising now during the existence of Coronavirus? Will it be prepared for future pandemics?

Join ACC TN and Three-Star Partner Barnes & Thornburg LLP for a thought-provoking program that will examine various business scenarios to determine the coverage needed now and in the future.

One hour of general credit CLE is available for TN and CA.

Speakers:

David Wood and Joshua Rosenberg from the Los Angeles office of Barnes & Thornburg

Highly recognized in the insurance field, David represents corporate policyholders in pre-litigation and litigation matters throughout the country involving directors’ and officers’ liability, professional liability and errors and omissions liability insurance, crime coverage, commercial general liability coverage, property and business interruption insurance, and rights of additional insureds. David regularly works on high-stakes claims in a wide range of industries, including healthcare, technology, media and entertainment, construction and design, real estate, and many more.

The senior vice president of claims for a major insurance company once called David an “insurance company assassin.” His reputation for aggressive advocacy in negotiations, coupled with his team’s ability to litigate and win against insurance companies in court, underscores for carriers the risks and costs of not resolving a claim informally to his client’s satisfaction.

David is a frequent speaker on insurance topics and is often quoted in national media on significant insurance cases and issues.

A member of the firm’s Litigation Department and the Insurance Recovery and Counseling practice group, Joshua represents policyholders by helping them maximize their insurance assets through informal negotiations with and litigation against insurance companies.

Joshua has assisted corporate and public entities in insurance recovery matters involving general liability, directors and officers liability, and errors and omissions liability insurance. Moreover, Joshua has handled a wide variety of litigated and non-litigated matters for clients in the technology, healthcare, and construction industries. Notably, Joshua is also involved in business litigation for corporate clients.

During law school, Joshua served as a summer clerk for the Honorable Dana M. Sabraw of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California.

Please join us for the 2020 Annual Virtual Conference.   This 3 -1/2 day event provides  20-hours of CLE programming is specifically designed for you as an in-house attorney, including 3-Hours of Ethics. Our registration format allows you to customize your program schedule to fit your practice needs by choosing from the many hours of programming offered.

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

**Please note that this schedule is subject to change.   You are welcome to attend any session during the conference.

PROGRAM SESSIONS

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2020

9:00 AM – 9:50 AM

“Key Legal Issues in Data Strategy” - Godfrey & Kahn S.C.

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

“Complex Patchwork of State and Local Regulations of Employment” - Ogletree Deakins, P.C.

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

“ESG Goes Mainstream: What In-house Counsel Needs to Know Now” – Foley & Lardner LLP

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM

"When and How to Throw the Challenge Flag:  Bid Protest Considerations and Strategies Under State and Federal Law, including Traps for the Unwary” - Quarles & Brady LLP

2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

The Future of Cyber Risk & Cyber Insurance” -  Michael Best & Friedrich LLP

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM

"Trademark Protection, Enforcement and Licensing” - Boyle Fredrickson S.C.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2020

9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

“Export Controls: Keeping Trade Moving. You Don't Know What You Don't Know...” - Walker Morris LLP

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

“M&A Trends: Doing Global Deals” - Eversheds Sutherland

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

"Expanding Your Business Internationally" - Baker McKenzie LLP

1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

“Substance Abuse and the Opioid Crisis ‐ How it is Affecting the Legal Industry”? – Perkins Coie LLP

2:00 PM- 2:50 PM

"Understanding (and Managing) the Divergent Fiduciary Duty Standards for Corporations and LLCs after the Wisconsin Supreme Court's Decision in Marx v. Morris (2019)”. – Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.

3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

“Things About Real Estate Transactions You Never Knew"– Meissner Tierney Fisher & Nichols S.C.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2020

9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

“Lawyers, Time & Money: Avoiding Wage & Hour Missteps” - Lindner & Marsack, S.C. 

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

“Let’s Make a Deal: Negotiating to Limit Exposure” - Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP

11:00 AM - 11: 50 AM

"OSHA Compliance and Enforcement Issues that Keep In-House Counsel Up at Night" - Husch Blackwell LLP

1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

"Rise of the Machines! The Future of AI in the Workplace" - Buelow Vetter Buikema Olson & Vliet LLC

2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

“Top 8 Ways to Mitigate Risk in Commercial Litigation” - Stafford Rosenbaum LLP

3:PM – 4:00 PM

Navigating the Latest Laws on Website Privacy Policies - Davis I Kuelthau, S.C.

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ETHICS FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020

9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

ETHICS: “Assuring Good Faith and Fair Dealing in Your Contracts and Agreements” – Laffey, Leitner & Goode LLC

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

ETHICS: “Confronting Corporate Crime” – von Briesen & Roper, S.C. 

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

ETHICS:  “Cracking the Code – An In-House Counsel’s Guide to Workplace Investigations” - Littler Mendelson , S.C.

ACC Houston Annual Symposium Webinar 2020
August 18-20, 2020 | 7.00 hours CLE (includes 1.25 hours Ethics credits) - TX

Schedule of Events

Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Session 1: 11:00 am - 12:00 noon

Cross Border Energy Markets in a Time of COVID-19 and USMCA

Join Borden Ladner Gervais as we explore how cross-border businesses and markets are being affected by global and regional developments, including the latest developments relating to COVID-19 and the changes and opportunities resulting from the USMCA coming into force on July 1st. In this session, we’ll provide an update on the most relevant cross-border trade issues, considerations for insolvency and credit, and share perspectives on the future of the Canadian and American energy market over the next several months and beyond. 1.00 Hours CLE (TX)

Speakers:
Jesse Goldman, Partner, Borden Ladner Gervais | Alan Ross, Regional Managing Partner and Head of US Initiative, Borden Ladner Gervais | Jessica Cameron, Senior Associate, Borden Ladner Gervais | In-House panelist TBC

Session 2: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Data Privacy Survival Guide

A surge of new data privacy regulations is igniting a sea change for corporate counsel. With more regulations on the horizon, compliance efforts must be agile and iterative and provide the greatest level of diligence and defensibility. Get real insights, practical guidance, and lessons learned from panelists as they share tactics to mitigate the legal and financial consequences of data privacy regulations. 1.00 Hours CLE (TX)

Speakers:
Bart Huffman, Partner, ReedSmith | Jarrett Kolthoff, CEO, SpearTip | Rebecca Perry, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Exterro

Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Session 3: 11:00 am - 12:00 noon

Facilities Management & Landlord Tenant Relationships in the Pandemic Era

Join us as our speakers from Houston RE boutique firm, Wilson Cribbs + Goren discuss social distancing and the 6-foot office trends, and how it relates to commercial landlord-tenant relations.  Our speakers will also explain the items to consider when negotiating lease agreements in a post COVID environment. 1.00 Hours CLE (TX)

Speakers:
Anthony Marre, Managing Shareholder, Wilson Cribbs + Goren | Leann Karim, Shareholder, Wilson Cribbs + Goren

Session 4: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and the Practice of Law

“First you automate low-level decisions, then high-level ones. Then you automate decisions about when to automate decisions.” Artificial intelligence wrote that sentence, and it is increasingly pervasive in our daily lives – from search engines, to legal research, to the very texts we read and write. In the world of contracts, litigation, and compliance, it is impossible to ignore these developments. This presentation will explore the promises, perils, and pitfalls of artificial intelligence and will give you the tools to understand the impact artificial intelligence is having on the practice of law. 1.00 Hours CLE - includes 1.00 hours Ethics CLE (TX)

The quote was generated here: https://thoughts.sushant-kumar.com/ai

Speakers:
Henal Patel, CEO, DocJuris | Sammy Ford, Partner, AZA Law

Thursday, August 20, 2020

Session 5: 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Employment Law Concerns During COVID-19

This presentation will focus on key employment law considerations that have arisen during the COVID-19 pandemic. We will discuss furloughs and layoffs, return to work issues, the duty to provide a safe workplace, statutory compliance, ESG disclosures, and recent employment-related COVID-19 litigation. 1.00 Hours CLE (TX)

Speakers:
Carter Crow, Partner-in-Charge - Houston, Norton Rose Fulbright | Carolyn Webb, Associate, Norton Rose Fulbright

Session 6: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Commercial Disputes: An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Legal Fees

Litigation counsel's perspective on best practices for proactively managing commercial disputes in anticipation of litigation. Topics will include contract drafting tips, early involvement of in-house counsel, preserving information and your privilege, and insurance and indemnity considerations. 1.00 Hours CLE - includes 0.25 hours Ethics CLE (TX)

Speakers:
John Deis, Partner, Hicks Thomas LLP | Courtney Ervin, Partner, Hicks Thomas LLP | Ben Sweet, Counsel, Chevron North America Litigation Management

Session 7: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Trends in Trade Secret Litigation

The panel will explore the latest developments in trade secret law, including trends in trade secret litigation, the impact of the Defend Trade Secrets Act, and protecting trade secrets in a remote work environment. 1.00 Hours CLE (TX)

Speakers:
Ashley Brown, IP Enforcement Counsel, Schlumberger | Natalie Gonzales, IP Partner, Baker Botts L.L.P. | Paul Morico, Sector Chair - Energy IP (Firmwide) Partner, Baker Botts L.L.P.

Overview: This presentation will provide an overview of issues that parties encounter when structuring joint ventures, including a discussion of tax matters, exit strategies, transfer restrictions, minority protections, governance structures, and intellectual property concerns. This CLE will provide a broad overview of these topics, suitable for experienced attorneys who may be unfamiliar with the subject matter, but with sufficient depth to be useful for experienced transactional attorneys.