The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is the world's largest organization serving the professional and business interests of attorneys who practice in the legal departments of corporations, associations, nonprofits and other private-sector organizations around the globe.
Come out and mingle with one of ACCGP's newest sponsors, OpenText Legal Tech at a Sixers vs. LA Clippers game on March 27. Attendees will enjoy food and drinks in a suite at the Wells Fargo Center. The suite will open one hour prior to tip off.
Space is limited, so register early!
An Exclusive Program Only for ACC Greater Philadelphia Sponsors
AGENDA
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Registration
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Program
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception
Hear from in-house legal leaders about their considerations in selecting external counsel, managing outside legal work, best practices for client communication, thoughts on fees, billing, and more. The panel will include:
Sri Alturi, Chief IP Counsel, Walmart
Lisa Fleischer, Chief Legal Officer, De Lage Landen Financial Services, Inc
Marko Kipa, Deputy General Counsel, Comcast Corporation
Jonathan Margolis, Vice President & National Director of Privacy, Toll Brothers, Inc.
Moderated by Gabe Holdsman, SVP, Global General Counsel, PTC Therapeutics, Inc.
As a valued Sponsor of ACC Greater Philadelphia Chapter, you may reserve up to four (4) tickets for this special event.
If you are a GC or CLO, we'd love to have you to join us for our first GC/CLO Lunch Club gathering of 2024 on "Legal Technology". The discussion will be moderated by Jennifer McGlinn from Eurofins NSC US, Inc. Attendees will share best practices and discuss what is working best for your organization. Come prepared to participate in the group discussion!
There is no charge for GC/CLO chapter members to attend this luncheon, but pre-registration is required.
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. "2024 Litigation and SEC Enforcement Outlook: Emerging Legal Battles and Trends" Presented by Dailey LLP
This presentation will cover litigation and regulatory trends important to both private and public company corporate counsel, including:
Business and Corporate Litigation trends:
Emerging supply chain events likely to create or impact litigation;
‘Busted deal’ litigation and changing deal terms;
Expansion of oversight liability to officers;
Financial cyber crime;
SEC enforcement trends:
Non-GAAP reporting under Regulation G;
Increased scrutiny of private funds;
The SEC’s expanded view of corporate disclosure obligations;
Severance language discouraging or disincentivizing whistleblower reporting for departing employees under Dodd Frank;
Individual liability of corporate counsel and compliance officers;
Texting sweeps / Recordkeeping requirements for financial institutions; and
Increased Reg. S-K Scrutiny.
Speakers:
Jeffery Dailey, Partner, Dailey LLP
Richard Levan, Partner Dailey LLP
Viktoriya Torchinsky-Field, Vice President, Assistant General Counsel, Avantor, Inc.
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. "ESG in 2024: Regulatory & Litigation Risks & Predictions for the New Year" Presented by Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads
This program will provide an update on the state of environmental, social and governance efforts within businesses, review recent regulatory enforcement efforts, and provide an overview of litigation-based strategies seeking to shape the legal landscape of social responsibility strategies in corporate America.
Speakers:
Ashley R. Lynam, Co-Chair, Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads
Session 1 - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. "It’s an AI Kind of Year – the Evolving State of Copyright and Fair Use" Presented by Armstrong Teasdale
Armstrong Teasdale lawyers and in-house counsel will review the evolving law around AI as related to IP issues and the impacts of its commercial use. In addition, we will survey 2023 decisions and controversies that may have a practical impact in how IP is viewed and addressed with a focus on copyright and fair use.
Speakers:
Edward Behm, Partner, Armstrong Teasdale LLP
Taylor Green, Associate, Armstrong Teasdale LLP
Tamra Moore, Vice President, Corporate Counsel, Global Data, Privacy and AI, Prudential Financial
Session 2 - 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. "TL;DR 2023 - Trademark Leading Decisions and Rulings in 2023" Presented by Stevens & Lee
A review of 2023’s most significant trademark decisions, including any resulting precedents, how these cases may otherwise shape future trademark litigation and prosecution, and a preview of pending trademark cases to watch in 2024.
Speakers:
Mark Anania, Shareholder & Co-Chair, Intellectual Property, Stevens & Lee
Marietta area members, Chapter President Anne Kamosso invites you to join her for breakfast at the Marietta Diner on Thursday, January 18. There’s no agenda except to get to know some of your local members and have some fun.
We’re capping attendance at 10 to keep the small group vibe. Attendees’ breakfast is on the Chapter, but you must register in advance below. See you January 18!
While we understand that some "no shows" are unavoidable, if you need to cancel, we ask for 48 hours’ notice to georgia@accglobal.com.
Hey, don’t stop reading yet! Are you interested in speaking at a 2024 ACC Georgia Chapter event? We’re always looking to highlight our members’ viewpoints and expertise, so let us hear from you! Email georgia@accgeorgia.com your name, title, employer, email address, and the topic areas you like to talk about, and we’ll add you to our ever-growing list!
DLA Piper and the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) invite you to an in-person event exploring private investments in sports and media, and delving into the evolving entertainment industry in Atlanta and across the US.
Our program will feature two brief panels with leading executives in the sports, media and entertainment industry. Please plan to stay for cocktails and lively conversation.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Agenda
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Registration and drinks
6:00 pm – 6:15 pm
WelcomeGerry Williams (Managing Partner, Atlanta Office, DLA Piper); Anne Kamosso ( ACC GA Chapter President)
6:15 pm – 6:45 pm
Panel discussion: "Private Investments in Sport and Media"
Moderator:David Parrish (Partner and Global Co-head, Investment Management and Funds Practice, DLA Piper)
Panel discussion: "Sport, Media and the Changing Landscape"
Moderator: Mark Whitaker (Partner and Co-Chair, Sports, Media and Entertainment Finance and Transactions, DLA Piper)
Panelists: Greg Heller (Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, Atlanta Braves), and Kristi Ramsay (Senior Counsel, CNN), and Scott Wilkinson (Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer, Atlanta Hawks)
7:15 pm – 7:20 pm
Closing remarks by Peter White (Partner and Global Co-Chair of Media, Sport and Entertainment Sector, DLA Piper) and Tom Ara (Partner and Global Co-Chair of Media, Sport and Entertainment Sector, DLA Piper
