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WEBINAR LINK:

https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/97739834756

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
"Promoting Queer Inclusivity & Allyship"
Presented by Stradley Ronon

In order to be an ally to queer friends, family, and co-workers, all of us must first understand the language of queer sexuality and gender expression and embrace how this language is used in our communities.  This one-hour CLE does just that, beginning with practical explanations of the most important terms you undoubtedly hear every day and a discussion of why pronoun usage and self-expression is so fundamental to queer people.  The CLE then moves to its second half, which focuses on practical suggestions and best practices about how to be inclusive with your queer colleagues.

Speakers:

• Brian Seaman, Partner and Chief Diversity Officer, Stradley Ronon
• Cameron Redfern, Associate, Stradley Ronon

Join us as we discuss the dynamic landscape of government contracting supply chains. Panelists will explore the complexities surrounding regulations, compliance, and contractual obligations that intersect in this domain. With a focus on navigating procurement laws, the discussion aims to provide insights into the evolving legal framework shaping government contractor supply chains.

Attendees can expect an in-depth exploration of current trends and best practices, fostering a deeper understanding of the legal landscape crucial for successful and compliant government contract engagements.

Topic areas will include:

• Cybersecurity and software security requirements
• Domestic preference mandates
• Prohibited sources
• Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act
• Section 889 Telecommunications ban and TikTok prohibition
• NDAA developments
• Inflation issues
• Consequences for noncompliance

 Presented by Stacy Hadeka and Mike Scheimer, Partners at Hogan Lovells and Sean Bamford, Director & Associate General Counsel for Government Contracts and Cyber Security and Michele Hill, Associate General Counsel at Lockheed Martin Corporation.

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Registration & Breakfast

Session 1 - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
"Pumping the Brakes on the Slippery Slope of AI"
Presented by Fisher Phillips

When Henry Ford introduced the first automobile, it did not have brakes.  Right now, that’s AI.  AI is dominating our international conscience.  While AI has a lot of promise, it also has many dangers. AI is growing at an unprecedented rate as every day there is a new tool, platform or service that promises to help businesses. But like Henry Ford’s firs automobile, AI needs brakes.  Governments, organizations, and international bodies are trying to keep pace to establish frameworks to govern the development and deployment of AI. These efforts are driving the developing area of AI governance – the brakes for AI.  This presentation will explore questions like:  what is Ai governance; what does it involve; how do companies currently employ principles of AI governance; how does current AI regulation incorporate these principles; and how will AI governance shape future regulation?  In answering these questions, we will cover topics such as privacy, transparency, accountability, data provenance, and bias mitigation.

Speaker:

• David Walton, Partner, Fisher Phillips
• Jennifer McGlinn, Vice President and General Counsel, Eurofins NSC US, Inc.
  

Session 2 - 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
"Emerging and Diverging State ESG Requirements" Presented by Cozen O'Connor

ESG has become a polarizing topic in today’s corporate world. While sustainability and ESG, especially S, gained significant focus after the events of George Floyd’s murder and the Covid-19 pandemic, the anti-ESG movement has gained traction. This panel will explore various ESG-related regulations being introduced by different states, their impacts on businesses and industries, and the potential challenges and opportunities they present. The panel will also explore how companies and investors are navigating these differing requirements and the potential implications for long-term business practices and available investment strategies.

Speakers:

• Sarah Schlossberg, Of Counsel, Cozen O’Connor
• Angela Curry, VP, Chief Compliance Officer, Bentley Systems
• Julia Fish, Investment Specialist, Sustainable & Impacting Investing, Managing Director, Glenmede
• Jessica Milner, Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, UGI Corporation

Session 3 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
"When the Government Comes Knocking: How to Engage with Regulators"
Presented by Dechert LLP

Does your team know how to respond when faced with a subpoena, inquiry, or knock on the door? Join us as we examine current areas of regulatory focus and discuss strategic steps to successfully guide an institution through a government inquiry. We will address risk mitigation, documentation, evaluation of policies and procedures, best practices for managing employees, and reputational risk. This session will include an interactive exercise geared toward identifying best practices in resolving high stakes investigations with minimal cost or reputational risk to the company.

• Clare Pozos, Partner, Dechert LLP
• Maria Carrillo, Associate General Counsel, Regional Compliance Counsel – Americas, Global Ethics and Compliance, Jabil
• Matt Hogan, Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, Government Affairs Compliance, Aramark

Lunch Discussion
12:30 - 2:00 p.m.

We are taking a new approach to our lunch programming.  Instead of having a speaker, each table will select a “table topic” to discuss among themselves that is related to any number of issues that are relevant to General Counsels.  

ANTITRUST CLE WEBINAR

WEBINAR LINK:

https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/91545592698

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
"Lessons Learned From the Antitrust and Competition Trenches for In-House Counsel"
Presented by BakerHostetler

This timely CLE program is designed to provide in-house counsel in all business sectors with (1) practical updates about the latest regulatory and litigation developments on crucial antitrust and competition issues and (2) real-world tips about working effectively and in cost-effective ways with outside antitrust counsel. Regulatory/litigation updates will cover the government’s focus on tech, big data, AI, noncompetes, no-poach agreements and other trending issues. Real-world tips will include what to do if you are contacted by a federal or state enforcer and proactive steps to avoid antitrust pitfalls.

Speakers:

• Carl W. Hittinger, Antitrust and Competition Practice National Team Leader, BakerHostetler
• Alyse F. Stach, Partner, BakerHostetler
• Tyson Y. Herrold, Counsel, BakerHostetler
• Charles Shioleno, Deputy General Counsel, Comcast Cable

Join the ACC Foundation and the American Bar Association as we explore the results of the American Bar Association’s “Legal Careers of Parents and Child Caregivers” report. The report, commissioned by the ABA’s Commission on Women in the Profession and based on survey responses from more than 8,000 lawyers nationwide in various work settings (including in-house) reveals their feelings regarding the impact having children has had on their careers. This webinar will highlight key data points from the survey and feature a discussion with in-house women parents on their career journeys, challenges faced, lessons learned, and strategies to success despite these barriers and biases.