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There are now over a dozen newly enacted state privacy laws with varying requirements and exemptions.  Many of these new rules overlap with existing state and federal obligations that are being enforced by different regulators with contrasting priorities.

Join McDermott Partners, Elliot Golding and Amy Pimentel, who, along with Maureen Hernberg of McKinsey and John Vaughan of Verily Life Sciences, will provide practical tips to build or supplement a compliance program to address these requirements and enforcement risks, including harmonization strategies and “benchmarking” about evolving market practices.

Register below.

Navigating internal investigations is a complex process with a multitude of variables that can significantly impact the outcome for your organizations. Please join Wyche and the Association of Corporate Counsel for a thought-provoking CLE as we walk through the key aspects of this process from the initial response, to preserving evidence, to the ethics of an investigation. Wyche attorneys Camden Navarro Massingill, Jim May (former federal prosecutor), and Wallace Lightsey will share insights on these topics. A panel discussion moderated by Wyche attorney Meliah Bowers Jefferson will follow with behind-the-scenes perspectives from Emily Limehouse, U.S. Attorney’s Office General Crimes Deputy Chief over Florence and Charleston, Troy Tessier, VP and Deputy General Counsel for Milliken, and Wyche attorney Wade Kolb.

The CLE program will be on Tuesday, August 22nd from 4:00pm – 6:00pm at Hotel Hartness, with a cocktail reception to follow. We hope you can join us!

This program has been approved for 2 hours of Ethics CLE credit.

Generative AI: Legal
Analysis

and Business Use Cases

Join the Atlanta Braves and Nelson Mullins as we explore various use cases and
legal issues relating to application of Generative AI products by businesses and lawyers.
 Following the CLE will be dinner at Below the Chop and a viewing of the Atlanta Braves v. New York Mets baseball game.

Featuring

Jason Epstein, Partner, Technology Team Leader, Nelson Mullins
Mallory Acheson, Of Counsel, Nelson Mullins

Daniel Lumm, Partner, Nelson Mullins

Join sponsor Merchant & Gould and your ACC NYC colleagues for happy hour at The Raines Law Room at The William, nestled in the heart of Manhattan.

For this special evening, we offer not only the chance to mix and mingle with industry peers but also informal cocktail tutorials. No need to stick to a schedule, just head over to the Mixology Station at your own pace. An expert mixologist will be on hand to guide you through crafting your own delicious cocktail. 

Complement your drinks with an exquisite selection of hors d'oeuvres, served throughout the evening. And remember, we'll have a full bar in addition to the Mixologist Station, so you can sample The Raines' wide range of classic and unique beverages.

Come enjoy an evening of good company, cocktails, and culinary delights!

As artificial intelligence (AI) tools—including automated decision making tools and generative AI—become more popular, companies face increasing questions about how they can use AI while managing emerging legal, regulatory, and ethical risks.  

This program will cover:

·       An overview of various AI tools and potential beneficial uses

·       A discussion of potential AI risks, including privacy, transparency, explain-ability, and bias

·       A summary of emerging legal and regulatory responses to AI technology — at both the federal and state levels

·       A discussion of the various risk management tools and best practices for AI governance, with a deeper dive into NIST’s AI Risk Management Framework

·       Practical tips for how to manage AI risks and benefits within your organization, including developing employee generative AI policies and developing internal governance processes to coordinate across the organization.  

 

Presented by Wiley Rein LLP

 

Speakers:

Kathleen "Kat" Scott, Kat Scott, Partner, Wiley Rein LLP 

Duane Pozza, Duane Pozza, Partner, Wiley Rein LLP

Jeffrey Dietz, Jeff Dietz, Director, Assistant General Counsel of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning at Capital One

Presentation 3:30 - 5:00 PM

Networking Reception 5:00 - 6:00 PM


1.5 Hours of VA MCLE credit approved!

Join us for a CLE Webinar on July 27, 2023 at 6:30PM for Cybersecurity Concerns Arising from the Intersection of IoT Products and Privacy Laws.
Our panelists will provide an overview of data privacy laws in the U.S., how IoT devices collect data which may implicate privacy laws, and product liability concerns with IoT devices. 


Speakers:

Lucas Amodio, Partner, Armstrong Teasdale 

Daniel C. Nelson, Co-Founder & COO, Digital Silence, Ltd.

Jeff Schultz, Partner, Armstrong Teasdale

 

Agenda:
6:30 - 7:30 - CLE Webinar

(be sure to login timely to qualify for CLE credit)

 

CLE:

1 CLE Credit (NY) // Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection - General (suitable for both transitional and non-transitional attorneys)

This webinar is FREE for ACC NYC Chapter Members and Prospective Members (must be in-house counsel). Advanced registration required.

Join ACC Georgia and Womble Bond Dickinson as Joe Whitley, Former Homeland Security General Counsel and Womble Bond Dickinson partner, and Anna Burton, GEMA (Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency) General Counsel, discuss her agency’s legal and operational roles in disaster prevention, response and recovery in Georgia, and nationally in partnership with FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency).

Virtual CLE & Summer Fun Happy Hour

Please join Ogletree Deakins and the Association of Corporate Counsel Central Florida for a virtual CLE program and happy hour*.

Iggy Garcia will present a 1 hour CLE, How to Proactively Protect Your Organization from a Retaliation Claim. Discussion will focus on best practices for in-house counsel including employee ADA Accommodation requests, FMLA Leave and OSHA whistleblowing.

*The first 40 registrants will receive a classic summer cocktail kit prior to this event, courtesy of Ogletree!

Wednesday, August 2, 2023
 
CLE Program Begins: 4:00 PM
Virtual Happy Hour: 5:00 PM
 
CLE Credit: Seeking 1-hour General CLE credit

 

Join The ACC Foundation and our Special Surprise Guests on Tuesday, February 21st, for this fun and engaging virtual networking session open to lawyers around the world. Feel free to come as you are, bring a beverage of your choice if you like, and be ready to: meet up to 12 new people, connect with old friends, and share your best tips on "remote lawyering", all in 8 minutes!
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