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The Demand for Skilled Talent is your look into the hiring trends making noise across the country. Learn why top candidates are rejecting job offers — and what they’re looking for in their next role. Also explore the hiring and retention strategies employers are using to recruit and keep talent. This presentation also delves into the latest numbers on hiring, skills shortages across industries and more.

Sponsored by Robert Half

Speakers include:

• Patrick Doherty, Vice President & Practice Director at Robert Half
• Marina Wikner, Vice President & Director of Permanent Placement Services at Robert Half
  

Join our ACC NCR 2022 Lawyers Have Heart Team!

We are thrilled that this year’s 32nd Lawyers Have Heart 10k, 5k, and Fun Walk will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2022 in person in Washington, DC and virtually.

We would love if you would join our team and help us raise funds for the millions of Americans who are affected by heart disease and stroke. You do not have to be a runner to participate! You do not have to be in person to participate!

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer worldwide and stroke ranks second globally. Please join our team or donate today and help us change this statistic. The Heart Walk is a time of celebration, joy and inspiration. People unified in support of a single goal: to see a world free of heart disease and stroke. Together, we are a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. 

Register for our 2022 ACC NCR team here.

With no geographic boundaries for virtual participants, we would love for you to recruit your colleagues and friends to join our team.

Best,

Your ACC NCR Lawyers Have Heart Co-Chairs – Affie Ambrose and Lori Sher

The European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has had a profound impact on privacy law globally, including in the United States.  Yet the US Congress has resisted adopting a law similar to the GDPR.   Numerous US state legislatures, however, have already enacted or are considering enacting their own data privacy laws, incorporating aspects of the GDPR with local variations.  What do these developments mean for US companies as a practical matter?  What should a company do if all these laws apply?  

This program will provide a concise summary of the key elements of the EU/UK GDPR and compare those elements to the developing framework of federal and state privacy laws in the United States, with a focus on practical guidelines for compliance.  We will explore, for example:

·  Definitions of “personal data” and what it takes to “de-identify” or anonymize information so that it is no longer subject to privacy restrictions -- how is that different in the EU/UK than in the United States?

·  Who is regulated and on what basis by the GDPR as compared to sector-specific and state-specific privacy laws in the United States?

·  What are the implications of the GDPR’s restrictions on transfers of personal data to the United States, particularly in light of decisions of the European Court of Justice regarding risks to personal data once transferred to the United States?  

·  What do the recent European court decisions regarding cookies mean for the use of automated tracking of website users in the EU and UK?

·  What is the future of targeting online advertising and artificial intelligence under emerging privacy laws and their interpretation -- will individual consent be required?

Tackling these questions is a challenge for Privacy Officers and Compliance Officers across industries.  This program will offer a streamlined framework for approaching solutions.

Presented by James Castro-Edwards, Counsel (London) and Nancy L. Perkins, Counsel (Washington DC) at Arnold & Porter, Doug Curwin, Senior Privacy Counsel, at Veracyte, Inc., and Sarah Leathwood, Data Privacy Leader at Danaher Life Sciences Tools Platform.

Moderated by Jami Vibbert, Partner and Practice Leader for Privacy, Cybersecurity & Data Strategy at Arnold & Porter (New York).  

 
1.5 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly changed the American workforce in various ways, including the challenges employers now face in their efforts to hire and retain talented employees. “The Great Resignation” describes the status of the workforce where over 30 million American workers resigning from their jobs from Spring 2021 to November 2021. This seismic shift has caused employers to rethink traditional methods for recruiting and retaining employees as compensation is rising and employers and employees address the fallout of the ongoing pandemic. 

Not only has COVID-19 changed the recruiting process, but federal, state, and local governments have also imposed new compliance obligations on the recruiting and onboarding processes in the name of advancing racial and pay equity.  This leaves in-house counsel with a critical role to ensure that their firms obtain the next generation of talent, in a way that avoid legal risk from missteps in this unprecedented environment. 

Presented by Jack Blum and Tony Torain, Shareholders at Polsinelli P.C. and Amanda Dupree, Associate General Counsel at ePlus Inc.

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

Join us for our inaugural ACC NCR Black & African American Affinity Group hosted by Nicole Greenidge-Hoskins, Kecia Lewis and Ernest Tuckett. At this initial (virtual) meet-up, we will come together to get to know one another and connect. Going forward, we hope you will join us for future meetings to share experiences, topics, and initiatives of interest as well as explore issues impacting Black and African American in-house counsel. If you aren’t able to attend this session but interested in being included going forward, please reply to this email.

Cybersecurity and privacy issues continue to vex many stakeholders, in part because of the constantly changing regulatory environment.  This has led to significant interest in third-party risk management.  In this context, a number of questions arise:

· How can companies protect themselves against third-party cyber and privacy risks?
· In a post-Shrems II world, how can GDPR exposure be addressed?
· What are the main obstacles to effective third party risk management?
· What can be done contractually about supply chain cyberattacks (like SolarWinds, Cocecov, and Kaseya)?

In addition to the above questions, this session will take a look at the future state of privacy and data security law, including the contours of data transfer in the EU, the continued uncertainty around the Schrems II decision, and the potential enforcement posture of DPAs.  We will also discuss the effects of the continually changing privacy landscape on such operational issues as long term planning, revisions to business models, and exit considerations (e.g., mergers and acquisitions or IPOs). 

Finally, we will look at what is on the horizon, including possible widening of the gap between the GDPR and the UK GDPR, additional activity in the states, and the topic of cyber incident reporting (CIR). 

Presented by Sandeep Kathuria, Assistant General Counsel - Cybersecurity and Security Law at Leidos and C.M. Tokë Vandervoort, Chief Legal Officer at the Environmental Defense Fund.

Moderated by Randy V. Sabett, Special Counsel at Cooley LLP.

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

You are invited to volunteer for a Pro Bono Clinic with Maryland Legal Aid.

Topic: Security Deposit Advice & assistance with pro se forms

Partners:  Maryland Legal Aid

Clients: Low-income individuals and families 

When: Wednesday, April 20, 2022 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM  

Where: Virtual 

Who: Maryland-barred attorneys and non-attorney professionals (non-attorney professionals will be paired with a Maryland-barred attorney)

Experience: None required

Training: Prerecorded video and 1 hour live training overview at 9:30 AM on the day of event.

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 for 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.

*Please respond by April 13, 2022

This 2-hour virtual session will look back on 2021, summarize legal trends and developments for tax-exempt organizations and describe current trends that could affect nonprofit organizations in 2022.  Practitioners will guide you through a discussion on various topics including the following:  

·  Cryptocurrency in the tax-exempt world  

·  Increased activity of State Attorney Generals  

·  Online fundraising tactics and how they are regulated  

·  Nonprofit advocacy in a charged political environment marked by redistricting, legislation, and upcoming elections 

Presented by Richard Sevcik and Brian Svoboda, Partners and Kathleen O’Leary, Associate at Perkins Coie and Jami Wyatt, Associate General Counsel of AARP, Inc. 

2.0 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

Copyright law is relevant to practically every company, with applicability to subjects ranging from software to the arts (including film, music, and photography) to newer subjects such as social media and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) – and so it is more important than ever for in-house counsel to understand copyright and to stay up to date on the latest developments.

This session will touch on topics that are helpful to non-IP practitioners and seasoned copyright professionals alike, including how technology is protected by copyright (with tips for both technology producers and licensees), the legal issues facing companies utilizing photography in marketing materials, social media, how copyright law applies to NFTs, and recent developments regarding fair use and Google v. Oracle.

Presented by Hugh Marbury, Partner and Kevin Gibbs, Associate at Cozen O’Connor and Regina Thomas, Associate General Counsel & Global Lead, Media Law/Copyright/Trademark/Domain Names at Yahoo.

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

Please join the Pro Bono Forum to debrief on their recent clinics and share pro bono experiences generally. Maryland Legal Aid will also attend to hear feedback on their recent clinic. All are welcome!