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.
Chasity Boyce,Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, Barings, and Co-Founder, Diverse Attorney Pipeline Program (DAPP)
Henrique Canarim, Vice President, Senior Assistant General Counsel at Leidos, and co-lead of ACC NCR's LGBTQ+ Affinity Group
Tina Rao, Assistant General Counsel – Contracts at National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, and co-lead of ACC NCR's AAPI Affinity Group
Jessica Young, Assistant General Counsel, Immigration North America at Capgemini America, and co-chair of ACC NCR's DEI Advocates & Allies Subcommittee and co-lead of the AAPI Affinity Group
Microaggressions are commonplace daily verbal, behavioral or environmental slights, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative attitudes toward socially or culturally marginalized groups. Despite the prefix, microaggressions are not inconsequential. They matter because, in order to empower your colleagues and be an effective DEI ally,you must build relationships at the individual level. And, to do that, you need to be aware of the impact these messages are having on someone else, as they often indicate your unconscious biases and leave the other person feeling excluded and devalued.
In this workshop, we will learn to identify microaggressions and recognize how they show up. Our panelists will discuss their experiences with these communications and incidents, how they have learned to react, and how they’ve learned to redirect the speaker and engaged their allies to be interrupters. We then will have small-group discussions in breakout rooms so that attendees may discuss their experiences, the tactics they have employed to address microaggressions, and what they heard in this session.
This program is presented by the DEI Leadership Development Subcommittee.
"An In-House Attorney's Guide to Managing Expert Witness Strategy" Presented by Dechert LLP
Panelists will present and discuss practical guidance for in-house counsel who are faced with litigation requiring expert witnesses. This presentation will walk through the complete expert process, including identification of potential experts, drafting expert reports, preparation for depositions, expert motions practice, and considerations for trial.
Please join ACC NCR Café Con Leche Hispanic/Latinx Affinity Group along with sponsor, Womble Bond Dickinson for a Spring Mixer and interactive discussion on advancing diversity initiatives. Join us in Womble's beautiful Northern Virginia offices featuring panoramic views of the DMV.
Connect with friends old and new. All members are welcome to attend!
Thank you to our host Marcantonio Barnes, a new partner in the Corporate Practice Group and Co-Chair of Womble's Hispanic Affinity Group.
With data breaches on the rise and increased government enforcement, the stakes have never been higher for in-house counsel on the front lines in managing data privacy risks. The McDonald Hopkins National Data Privacy and Cybersecurity team has assisted companies nationwide through over 12,000 data security incidents and has valuable insights to help in-house counsel manage the organizational risks associated with a data privacy breach.
AGENDA
Registration: 2:30 - 3:00 PM
Program: 3:00 - 5:15 PM
Happy Hour & Networking: 5:15 - 7:00 PM
The three sessions will cover the following:
Anatomy of a Data Breach and Incident Response |Speakers: Dominic Paluzzi and Kate Jarrett
Identifying/defining PII, PHI, PCI, and sensitive data
Defining what constitutes a “breach”
Primary types of privacy incidents and cyber claims
Recent cyber claims data
Vendor/third-party management
Anatomy of data breach response
Creating a Threat Actor Playbook| Speakers: Colin Battersby and Heather Shumaker
Social engineering/threat actor techniques
Attack types
Trends in ransomware
Addressing ransom demands
Business and reputational considerations
Critical Data Privacy Law Enforcement in 2023 & Risk Mitigation |Speakers: Dominic Paluzzi, Colin Battersby, Kate Jarrett, and Heather Shumaker
Application & Scope
Practical approaches to compliance
Data subject access and deletion requests
Other consumer rights
Website privacy policy updates
Sale of personal information
Contractual considerations
Data Protection Addendum
Vendor Contracts
Other risk mitigation steps to reduce cyber attacks
You are invited to volunteer for a Pro Bono Clinic with Maryland Legal Aid
Topic: Security deposit advice and assistance with pro se forms. Clients: Low-income individuals and families When: Fri. May 19, 2023, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Training begins at 9:30 AM (1 hour) followed by scheduled 1 hour client meetings from 10:30 AM-12:00 PM. Where: Virtual via Zoom. Who: Maryland-barred attorneys and non-attorney professionals (non-attorney professionals will be paired with a Maryland-barred attorney). Experience: None required. Training: 1 hour live training followed by 1 hour of client consult time. Support: Maryland Legal Aid attorneys will be available for questions during the client meetings. Time: Limited, with no ongoing commitment. Work: Meet virtually with a low income Maryland client to discuss options for return of a security deposit the client feels was improperly retained by a prior landlord. For many residents a security deposit can present a substantial barrier to their ability to obtain housing, particularly when they are living paycheck to paycheck. When a landlord improperly withholds a deposit it can create a significant hardship on the client and their family. Maryland has created a statute specific to security deposits that clearly articulates a landlord's responsibilities and provides tenants a recourse through small claims court. Often these matters can be resolved through a strongly worded demand letter or properly filed complaint. By helping tenants understand their rights and assisting with drafting a persuasive demand letter or small claims complaint you can have a significant impact on the client and their likelihood of obtaining a positive outcome. Insurance: Provided by Maryland Legal Aid to all volunteers.
Note: If you are interested in participating but are not barred in Maryland, please contact Angus Derbyshire at ADerbyshire@mdlab.org for information on waiving into the Maryland Bar for purposes of providing pro bono services with MDLAB. MDLAB covers the fees and provides the paperwork. Please allow 30 days for this process.
The ACC Georgia Chapter and Majmudar & Partners will present “Contracting in India”. This presentation will cover nuances relating to the execution of commercial contracts with an Indian party, and will touch upon key issues on confidentiality, protection of intellectual property, restrictive covenants, anti-corruption, limitation of liability, indemnification and damages. We will cover aspects for assessment of suitable governing laws and dispute resolution mechanisms for such contracts. Further, we will also discuss the execution formalities for contracts in India, including, stamp duty, registration and electronic execution. Lastly, we will discuss the importance of having comprehensive employment contracts with Indian employees and key managerial personnel.
Are you hoping to become a GC? If so, we hope you will join us to hear several successful General Counsel share their tips for positioning yourself to become a General Counsel. The ACC Georgia Chapter welcomes Consilio, whose presenters, Brie Buchanan, Calloquy, PBC; David Green, Global Payments; and Ashoo Sharma, Harry Norman REALTORS®, will present “Tips to Successfully Transition to a General Counsel Role”. This discussion will include information about the type of work experiences you should seek to add to your resume, the skillsets you should acquire, the types of relationships you should be developing, and more. We will also include an opportunity for questions, as well as opportunities to network with fellow in-house counsel, including GCs in the Atlanta community.
*can we reset supply chains to be more flexible; especially in times of emergencies?
*does the US need to increase its supply chain in drug manufacturing here in the US?
*how has legislation changed in the US post covid?
what is the regulation and compliance policy perspective now?
*how do we view globalization now?
The pressure supply chains have been under for the last few years shows no sign of ending. Issues such as spiraling utilities costs, global shortages of key materials, exchange rate fluctuations and the application of sanctions have reinforced the critical importance of supply chain management and how integral supply chains are to the strategy, performance and reputation of global businesses.
Unfortunately, this Practice & Career Management Committee (P&CM) and Robert Half in-person event has been cancelled.
Competition for talent defines today's hiring market, and salaries are rising as employers vie for top candidates and employees switch jobs by the millions. Learn how hiring managers are attracting top candidates and enhancing retention efforts - often through flexible work options and robust professional development programs - and navigating concerns around inflation and potential recession that complicate the employment landscape. Plus, see how to manage the need for new skill sets, where in-house legal salaries are headed, and the latest trends in benefits and perks.
Ample time will be allocated for Q & A and networking.
