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.

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.

As a member of the in-house community, we would love to have you attend and “Meet Your Counterparts with Armstrong Teasdale” at this unique culinary feast at NO COST TO YOU. Join us for this special Global Membership Month event to explore the significant savings in time, expense and effort enjoyed by all ACC members – and have FUN doing it!

As we network with our counterparts, we will be tasting different wines during a three-course sit-down dinner, but this event can’t happen without you! We look forward to seeing you there.

Session 1 - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
"Filling the Gap: A Pathway to Stronger and More Secure Contractual Terms"
Presented by Blank Rome LLP

Clients (and their counsel) rely on contractual language to protect them and define their relationship with other parties. But what happens when larger contextual issues, or drafting errors, erode that protection when it is needed most? This cross-disciplinary panel of private and in-house counsel will discuss situations in which over-reliance on certain contractual terms can lead to unintended complications; it will also share best practices and practical considerations to avoid these pitfalls.

Speakers:

• Jennifer J. Daniels, Partner, Blank Rome LLP
• Jeffrey N. Rosenthal, Partner, Blank Rome LLP
• Tracy Rolph, Deputy GC, Privacy and Legal Information Security, Comcast

Session 2 - 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
"Maximizing Insurance Recovery Under Your Directors & Officers Insurance Policy for Costs Incurred Responding to Government Subpoenas"
Presented by Flaster Greenberg PC

Will your D&O insurer step up to defend your company if it receives a Department of Justice subpoena? Government subpoenas are often unexpected and require a swift and sometimes costly response. To add insult to injury, insurance companies can be quick to deny claims made under D&O policies. The language of the subpoena, the terms of the policy and the governing law all affect whether a claim should be paid. Our panel will examine the contractual language most likely to give rise to a coverage dispute and how your company can best position itself to prevail. From a coverage perspective, we will also provide an overview of what to expect when you receive a government subpoena or similar investigative inquiry, how D&O policies are triggered in this context, what to do when a claim is denied, and how to maximize coverage for the costs ultimately incurred.

Speakers:

• Arthur Armstrong, Esq., Shareholder, Insurance Counseling and Recovery Group, Flaster Greenberg PC

• Alyssa Nobile Pianelli, Esq., Vice President, Financial Services Group – Legal and Claims, Commercial Risk Solutions, Aon

• Jeremy Menkowitz, Esq., Senior Deputy General Counsel, Comcast Corporation

Session 3 - 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
"Arbitration Provisions and Class Action Waivers - How and When to Effectively Use Them to Minimize Exposure, Legal Fees and Bad Press"
Presented by Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP

Currently, State legislators are in a battle with the Federal Government to limit the effect of the Federal Arbitration Act’s broad sweeping policy of enforcing arbitration agreements and class-action waivers. This program will explore the current state of the law on enforceability of such provisions. We will also explore the pros and cons of their use, how to effectively use them, where to include them, pitfalls in drafting them, and practical considerations for their use.

Speakers:

• Matthew Green – Partner, Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP

• Phillip Mellet -- General Counsel and CAO at Healthpilot

• Charles Shute – Of Counsel, Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP

Use the red Register button to RSVP.  The Zoom link is shown below, and will also be provided with your completed registration.

https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/91232796527

It’s Time to Update Your Privacy Policies and Vendor Contracts, Again

Wednesday, February 22, 2023 | 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Warner Norcross + Judd LLP

150 Ottawa Ave NW, Ste. 1500,

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Join Warner Norcross + Judd LLP attorneys Kelly Hollingsworth, Nate Steed, and Alex Haywood for a program to address privacy law changes that could significantly impact your organization. If you are a for-profit entity doing business in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah or Virginia, there are several new and revised laws requiring you to update your privacy disclosures and vendor contracts. The team from Warner will present the necessary changes you need to make to comply with the California Privacy Rights Act and Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act – both of which became effective January 1, 2023. Additionally, they will be highlighting upcoming requirements for Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah and tips to work through the patchwork of privacy laws in an efficient manner to avoid duplicative efforts.

Agenda

5:00 - 6:00 PM - Program

6:00 - 7:00 PM - Networking and Cocktail Hour

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