AGENDA

3:00 – 3:25 p.m.
Registration

3:25 – 3:30 p.m
Welcome

3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
“Technology & Environmental Sustainability”
A cutting-edge discussion of the how technology informs the development of corporate commitments for environmental sustainability.

Moderator: Kathy Beckett, Member, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC

Panelists: Rebecca Karason, CEM, SVP, Environmental Strategy & Sustainability Director, The Huntington National Bank; Dr. Neeraj Gupta, Technical Director – Carbon Management, Battelle; and Shawn Bennett, Energy and Resilience Division Manager, Battelle
 

4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Reception

CLE
This course is pending approval, by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education, for 1.00 hours of general credit.

LOCATION
Creekside Conference & Event Center
101 Mill Street, Suite 300
Gahanna, OH 43230

PARKING
Free parking is available in the underground garage. Entrance for the garage is located at the light at Mill Street and Walnut Street. Once in the garage, follow the signs to elevators 101A (you will make three rights). Park and take the elevator up to the third floor. Please note that this is a free public lot, with first come, first serve parking. There are no reserved spaces.

REGISTRATION
The cost of the program is $25/members and $45/non-members. Registration and payment can be made online. Refunds will be honored up to Thursday, September 14, 2023. There will be no refunds after this date.
(Our law firm-sponsored events are open to CO-ACC members, prospective CO-ACC members, and guests of the sponsoring firm. Membership ineligibility includes attorneys presently working in law firms. ACC membership is open to individuals who are engaged in the active practice of law employed by organizations in either the private or public sector, do not have regulatory, enforcement or policymaking responsibilities nor work in an institution with such authority, and do not hold themselves out to the public for the practice of law.)

"Consumer Privacy Legislation Update:  What In-House Counsel Need to Know"

On January 1, 2023, amendments to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) went into effect that ended a 3-year exemption for data in the employment context.  For PA-based companies that are subject to the CCPA, this can be significant, as it means that California employees, job applicants, and independent contractors now enjoy the same protections and rights under the CCPA as all other consumers. The sudden end to this exemption has left businesses scrambling to bring their HR data practices into compliance. The intervening year has been a rollercoaster ride for employers hoping to stay on top of regulations which so far have lacked any direct guidance on how rules written for the traditional consumer context can be employed in the unique and often more complex employment context. Adding to the confusion is a series of developments, including a recent court order delaying the enforcement of the updated CCPA regulations until March 29, 2024, and a pending appeal of that order that is currently pending.  Further complicating matters, new consumer privacy laws have taken effect in Virginia, Colorado, and Connecticut, and more have passed and are due to take effect in the coming years, creating a challenge to companies trying to harmonize the various requirements across jurisdictions.  Join Risa B. Boerner, CIPP/US, CIPM and California-based privacy attorney Kile Marks, FIP, CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPT , for a roundtable discussion as they dive into these issues and provide an update on state-specific consumer privacy laws that have passed in 2023. 

Speaker: 

• Risa B. Boerner, CIPP/US, CIPM, Partner, Fisher Phillips
• Kile Marks, FIP, CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPT, Associate, Fisher Phillips

Companies that sell to the Federal Government confront a host of complex employment issues. From having to comply with unique government contractor-specific laws, to facing ever-increasing regulatory scrutiny, in-house counsel for government contractors confront distinct legal challenges every day.  

This panel will help you anticipate and respond to some of government contracting’s thorniest employment law issues, including:

· The effect of the Supreme Court’s Fair Admissions case on DEI and affirmative action efforts;

· New immigration rules for contractors using E-verify; 

· Investigating potential False Claims Act violations and managing known whistleblowers; and 

· Tips on how to prepare for and survive a government audit.

Learn how to avoid the traps that have snared contractors in the past as our panel provides practical guidance to help you navigate the complex legal challenges facing companies looking to do business with the federal government.

Presented by Garen E. Dodge, Partner and Matthew Kreiser, Associate at Jackson Lewis, Paul Kehoe, Vice President, Senior Assistant General Counsel at Leidos and Nickole Winnett, VP, Assistant General Counsel at Amentum Services Inc.

Agenda:
12:00 - 12:30 pm - Lunch and Registration
12:30 - 2:00 pm - CLE Presentation

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE Credit pending.

AGENDA 

11:30—11:55 a.m.
Registration

11:55 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
Welcome/Lunch

12:30—1:30 p.m.
“Cannabis in the Workplace” 

1. Introduction 
2. Public Perceptions
3. Federal Law
      1. Current Federal Approach
      2. Timeline
4. State Laws
5. New Approaches
      1. Reform In Congress
      2. State Reform
6. Considerations for Employers
      1. Workers’ Compensation
      2. General Employment
7. Law In Action
      1. Relevant Case Law
8. Take-Aways

Presenters:  Myra Barsoum Stockett, Managing Attorney, and Anne Marie Schloemer, Attorney, Perez & Morris LLC

1:30 – 1:45 p.m.
Break 

1:45—2:45 p.m.
“Taming Godzilla:  Tips and Tricks for Defending Against the Reptile Theory”

1. Introduction
2. Mock Deposition Without Preparation
3. What is the Reptile Theory
       1. The 2009 Manual of the Plaintiff’s Revolution
       2. The science behind the Reptile
4. Strategies using the Reptile Theory
5. Strategies to Tame the Reptile
       1. Get to know the Reptile
       2. Pre Trial and Trial Tips
6. Client perspective of the Fight with the Reptile
       1. Communication is Key
       2. How to Minimize the Disruption
       3. Role in Corporate Representative Depositions
7 Mock deposition with preparation
8. Questions and Answers

Presenters: Angela Alexander Savino, Lead Attorney-Transportation, Global Supply Chain & Logistics,  Kelly Grigsby Jones, Attorney, and Rebecca Johnson, Attorney, Perez & Morris LLC

2:45 p.m.
Happy Hour/Golf

LOCATION
Topgolf
2000 Ikea Way
Columbus, OH 43240 

CLE
This course is pending approval, by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education, for 2.00 hours of general credit. 

REGISTRATION
The cost of the program is $25/members and $45/non-members. Registration and payment can be made online. Refunds will be honored up to Thursday, October 5, 2023. There will be no refunds after this date.  

(Our law firm-sponsored events are open to CO-ACC members, prospective CO-ACC members, and guests of the sponsoring firm. Membership ineligibility includes attorneys presently working in law firms. ACC membership is open to individuals who are engaged in the active practice of law employed by organizations in either the private or public sector, do not have regulatory, enforcement or policymaking responsibilities nor work in an institution with such authority, and do not hold themselves out to the public for the practice of law.) 

QUESTIONS
Contact Chapter Administrator, Nancy Waterhouse, at 614.228.4716. 

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Join us at V-NO @ The Harbor for an exceptional night dedicated to networking, camaraderie, and a celebration of women of color in the legal profession. Loeb & Loeb and the Association of Corporate Counsel National Capital Region’s Black & African American Affinity Group proudly present an event that brings together diverse professionals to connect, while also shining a spotlight on Black- and women-owned wineries. In addition to wine, we will serve a tantalizing selection of appetizers and other refreshments. As you sip, savor, and socialize, you will be inspired by the journey of V-NO's visionary owner Shaina Taylor. There will also be a special raffle for a V-NO gift basket to take home! We hope you will join us for this evening dedicated to unity, community, and empowerment. RSVP now to be part of this memorable celebration of connections and diversity.

IMPORTANT UPDATE TO OUR COVID-SAFETY PROCEDURES: The health and safety of all attendees at our events is of utmost importance to ACC NCR. We strongly encourage all those who attend ACC NCR events to be up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, as defined by the CDC. Please do not attend our events in-person if you are feeling ill or are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. If while you are with us you begin to feel ill or experience symptoms associated with COVID-19, we expect that you will promptly leave, or we may ask you to leave. We will continue to monitor the latest guidance from the CDC and local public health agencies as we endeavor to hold safe events.  We will keep registrants and attendees updated on any necessary changes to our event protocols.