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Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCIs) are one of the many areas that make doing business with the federal government different from commercial contracting.  Government contractors must be able to identify, avoid, and mitigate OCIs to ensure that they are not shut out of new opportunities, or worse, prohibited from performing contracts that they’ve won. To do that, it’s important to understand the changing landscape of regulations, caselaw, and legislation related to OCIs.  

This discussion will provide perspectives from in-house counsel, government agency counsel, and outside counsel on topics such as:

1.  Recent legislation mandating new OCI regulations and what those regulations might entail;

2.  Decisions from courts and the Government Accountability Office on what constitutes an OCI and whether and how OCIs can be mitigated; 

3.  Common mistakes for contractors to avoid; and

4.  Tips for contractors to avoid and mitigate OCIs in current and future government contracts.

Presented by Tracye Winfrey Howard, Partner at Wiley, Benjamin Willcher, Legal Counsel/OCI Manager at Elevance Health and Victoria Heiden Kauffman, Deputy Associate General Counsel (Contracts) at NASA.

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

In light of the recent announcement of China’s new Standard Contractual Clauses, Eversheds Sutherland Partners Rhys McWhirter and Frankie Tam shall undertake a deep-dive in assessing the avenues available to international organisations to facilitate cross-border data transfers out of Mainland China, including our experience in dealing with China’s regulatory authorities in this regard.

 

Rhys and Frankie shall assess each of the 3 transfer mechanisms:

*CAC-led assessment,

*SCCs, and

*Security Certification,

including the eligibility criteria associated with each mechanism.

You are invited to our first discussion to kick off our Accessibility Affinity Group. Join us to share experiences, allyship, ideas, and issues affecting legal professionals with visible and invisible disabilities and their allies.  

During this meeting we will come together to introduce ourselves, connect, discuss ideas, and determine interest in kicking off this new affinity group. 

All registrants will be invited to order a beverage and a snack to enjoy during the meeting. Please register to receive the link to order.

The ACC has experienced tremendous growth and success in the past 12 months, thanks in no small part to the dedication and passion of our volunteers. From elected leaders to program hosts to writers and speakers, our members have made invaluable contributions to our organization and their communities.

Are you interested in getting involved and making a difference in 2023? Then join us for this exciting webinar where you'll hear from outstanding ACC volunteer leaders and discover the many opportunities available to you. During this webinar, you'll learn about:

  • The benefits of volunteering with the ACC, including professional development and networking opportunities.
  • The different types of volunteering roles available, from local community leaders to global conference speakers.
  • Real-world examples of volunteer projects and initiatives and their impact on the #ACCFamily.

Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to in-house, ACC has volunteering roles to suit your interests and schedule. Register for the webinar, discover how to get involved and begin your journey to volunteering with ACC.

 

Facilitator:

Sherwin Valerio

Sherwin Valerio, ACC Chapter Manager [USA]

Speakers:

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Yosr Hamza, Director, Legal & Compliance, Program Chair, ACC Women in the House Network [United Arab Emirates]

 

Sanjeev Dhawan

Sanjeev Dhawan, Senior Legal Counsel, Hydro One Networks, Chapter President, ACC Ontario and Vice Chair, ACC Energy Network [Canada]

Margo Lynn Hablutzel, Senior Counsel, Gainwell Technologies, LLC, Networks Chair, ACC Intellectual Property [USA]

 

Please join us for a micro-networking lunch hosted by Andrew Sakallaris, ACC NCR Board Member and VP of Member Engagement. Learn more about the benefits of membership, how to get more involved with the chapter, or just join us to socialize with other in-house counsel.

Attendance will be capped to ensure good conversation. Please check your schedule before registering as hosts will be expecting you!

Attendees will pay for their own meals. Please bring cash to make it easier for the servers.

*All attendees are required to comply with ACC NCR's COVID-19 Duty of Care.

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