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As younger generations enter the workforce and older individuals opt to work longer, today’s workforce presents unique challenges to employers.  This is especially so when it comes to recruitment and retention, and the related impacts on worker productivity.  The challenge is addressing the needs of generationally diverse employees who often want very different things from their careers, and have different expectations for pay, benefits, and work-life balance.  Join the attorneys from Fisher Phillips in learning more about the issues surrounding the recruitment and retention of Generation Z employees while retaining a productive workforce of Baby Boomers, Generation Xers and Millennials.  The Fisher Phillips team will also discuss how this dynamic is playing out in law firms and in-house legal departments and what you can do to effectively address these unique challenges.

For years, employers have been exploring the possibility of how automated tools (ranging from basic computer screening methods to advanced AI systems) may be able to improve and simplify the hiring process and other employment-related evaluation processes. And now, with NYC Local Law 144 going into effect in 2023, the new frontier of algorithmic decision-making in the workplace – and regulation of the same – is upon us.

NYC Local Law 144 is the most robust law regulating “automated employment decision tools” (AEDTs) to date, and it prohibits employers from using AI in employment decision-making processes unless they take a number of affirmative steps prior to doing so, including a bias audit of the tool. A key aspect of this bias audit is that it can also serve to enhance an employer’s attainment of its diversity, equity, and inclusion goals by ensuring that the use of AEDTs does not foster unintended bias or create unintended workforce disparities.

How should employers consider using AI-based decision tools to ensure compliance with applicable law and in a way that advances workplace equity objectives?

Join Mintz and ACC New York City for an interactive, forward-thinking conversation with in-house peers at Storico as we discuss:

  • How workplaces are adapting to the new law
  • Any challenges they have faced – including best practices learned so far – in ensuring compliance
  • The impact this law is (or isn’t) having on fostering a diverse workforce
  • How these changes impact the legal regulation of the employment relationship
  • Trends beyond NYC

 

Agenda

6:00-6:30 PM // Registration

6:30-7:30 PM // Program

7:30-8:30PM // Networking Reception

 

Speakers

Michelle Capezza, Of Counsel, Mintz

Corbin Carter, Associate, Mintz

Zahreen Ghaznavi, Assistant GC, Time

Mona Mehta, Senior Global Employment Counsel, SentinelOne

 

1 CLE Credit (NY) // Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias (for experienced attorneys only)

Making Pro Bono Work in a Virtual World

Remote representation is here to stay and can feel even more intimidating and unique in the pro bono setting. Join the Association of Corporate Counsel National Capital Region and Washington Council of Lawyers as we invite an experienced panel of in-house volunteers and legal service coordinators who will share best practices, lessons learned and tools for success that enable pro bono volunteers to navigate all aspects of virtual client representation, including clinics, limited scope representations, and even remote court proceedings.

Panelists include

Erin Mee, Pro Bono Coordinating Attorney with National Veterans Legal Services Program

Darryl Maxwell, Director for the DC Bar Pro Bono Center

Kathi Westcott, Senior Director, Legal Affairs and Deputy General Counsel at Pew Charitable Trust

Moderated by: Kirsten Keating, Associate General Counsel at Freddie Mac and co-chair of ACC NCR Pro Bono Committee

The presentation will take place 12 - 1 pm ET and be followed by an online pro bono fair 1 - 2 pm ET, during which attendees will be able to select up to four break-out sessions featuring legal services organizations and in-house volunteers discussing volunteer opportunities.  Registrants may attend either or both the program and fair.

Thank you to the following organizations that have signed on to participate. More will be added.

Ayuda · Children's Law Center · Corporate Pro Bono · DC Bar Pro Bono Center · DC Volunteer Lawyers Project · Kids in Need of Legal Defense (KIND) · Legal Counsel for the Elderly · Legal Services of Northern Virginia · Maryland Legal Aid · National Veterans Legal Services Program · Whitman Walker Health Legal Services

This panel will explore the complex legal, economic and risk-management issues that can arise when a high-level executive separates from employment, either voluntarily or otherwise. Our panelists will provide the perspectives of both in-house and outside legal counsel as well as insight as to information-technology and corporate-security matters. Among the topics covered will be:

  • “You’re hired!” – What if a new executive comes with strings attached?
  • “You’re fired!” -- Is executive employment really at-will?
  • “She took what?” – Securing confidential corporate information and computer systems when an executive separates
  • “He wants how much?” – Handling cash and equity compensation issues
  • “You’ll never eat lunch in this town again!” – Legalities and practicalities of non-compete, non-solicitation, non-disparagement and garden-leave restrictions.

In keeping with tradition, we will be holding an annual year-in-review session summarizing key legal developments and trends for tax-exempt organizations in 2022 and flag what nonprofit in-house counsel should be tracking for 2023. Panelists will highlight hot topics to have on your radar including:   

Corporate Philanthropy 

·       Scholarship programs 

·       Economic relief 

Alternate Structures for Charitable Giving: 

·       Stock/wealth transfers: Patagonia, Facebook 

·       Fraudulent transfers  

Advocacy communications 

·       TCPA 

·       Political advertising, platform policies 

·       Disputes over c4, c4 political activity 

State controversies 

·       Aftermath of Bonta decision 

·       Denouement of NY suit versus NRA 

·       Settlement of GMA case 

Application of Foreign Agents Registration Act  

 

Presented by Richard Sevcik and Brian Svoboda, Partners and Simona Roesch, Associate at Perkins Coie and Jami Wyatt, Associate General Counsel at AARP.

2.0 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

Join ACCGP for our popular Women's Summit on March 30th at the Marriott Philadelphia West. This event will feature seven educational sessions focused on women's issues in the workforce. Breakfast, lunch and a light reception are included in your registration. There is no cost to attend.

We will also have a professional photographer on hand to take headshots, so if yours needs updating, be sure to sign up for your time-slot when you get there. From educational and informative content, to free headshots, you won’t want to miss this event!

8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. "Preparing for and Embracing Changing Legal Careers” hosted by Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Legal careers change for women and being proactive regarding change will place you in the best position when a change happens. The panel will discuss tips and practices for staying marketable in this turbulent legal market. Women change career course for many reasons. No matter what stage of career you are in, there are steps you can take at your current position to springboard you to your next position.

9:40 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. "Cultivating and Maintaining Mentor Relationships in a Hybrid Work Environment” hosted by Blank Rome
This session is for those of you feeling disconnected from colleagues as we work in this hybrid world. We will provide examples of how we have bridged this gap for ourselves and provide space for attendees to troubleshoot and brainstorm a problem. Hopefully you will leave this session with a new mentor or mentee, or at least some new perspective on an issue that’s on your mind.

10:50 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. "Ethical Issues Arising in Internal Investigations” hosted by Duane Morris
The panel will discuss best practices for avoiding and dealing with ethical issues that inevitably arise in the course of an internal investigation, including, but not limited to, deciding to retain outside counsel and who outside counsel will report to, obtaining separate counsel for employees, giving appropriate Upjohn warnings to employees, privilege issues, gathering evidence from personal devices, cooperating with government agencies and entering into joint defense agreements.

11:50 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch & Presentation
"As If This Isn’t Uncomfortable Enough: Multigenerational Challenges for Women in the Profession & How You Can Help” hosted by Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhodes
From pay equity to representation in leadership to harassment and bias – women face a seemingly endless parade of professional hurdles in the workforce. Hear from our three panelists about the challenges they have faced in their legal careers, how their firms and companies and supported them, and how they in turn have supported one another.

1:10 p.m. - 2:10 p.m. “Build Your Legacy Now – It’s Not Just After You’re Gone” hosted by Dechert LLP
This interactive session, led by Jan Levine, former lawyer and now Executive and Leadership Coach will explore what “legacy” means, women’s effect on the next generation, and how to create how you want to be remembered.

2:20 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. “What Would You Do?” hosted by Faegre Drinker
This interactive session will focus on a number of scenarios that professional women encounter throughout the course of their career and will include a discussion of the reasons why women may choose one path over the other at any given time.

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Reception & Closing Presentation “Getting to Know You…in 5 Minutes: Speed Networking” hosted by Cozen O’Connor
Join Cozen O’Connor for a speed networking session facilitated by Sarah Schlossberg, chair of the firm’s Women’s Initiative and a member of the Commercial Litigation Department. This will be an opportunity for you to engage with several of your fellow ACC members in quick succession. In each round, we will provide suggested topics to get the conversation started as you are paired with a new person.

 

 

 

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