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Join us as we unpack one of the most significant and complex years on record. As industries around the world adjusted for life in COVID-19 conditions, 2021 saw challenges arise in some new and surprising ways. With an eye toward what data privacy and security compliance will look like in 2022, we will analyze noteworthy updates from federal agencies such as:

·  The SEC and FTC, state laws in Virginia and Colorado taking shape alongside the CCPA; 

·  New developments in CCPA litigation and regulatory privacy enforcement; 

·  What companies can expect from the Biden administration; 

·  The latest international privacy updates; and

·  The latest developments around emerging technologies like biometrics and artificial intelligence.

We will discuss the privacy implications of the new national war on ransomware in response to supply-chain cyberattacks, and its implications for business. Privacy remains a crucial pillar for businesses and no company can afford to leave it off their radar. Come join us as we discuss the latest updates and what’s to come the remainder of 2022.

Presented by Natasha Kohne, Anthony Pierce and Michelle Reed, Partners at Akin Gump and Courtney Manzel, Corporate Counsel, Privacy & Data Governance at Volkswagen Group of America.

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

1.5 Hours of IAPP Credit approved.

Join us for a lively discussion as we provide an update on international government procurement, the latest guidance, trends and enforcement actions related to government procurement internationally, including U.S. suspension and debarment risks based on conduct abroad, bid protests, and False Claims Act risks. During the discussion we will address the following issues: 

·         M&A considerations when involved in government procurement

·         Key due diligence steps to perform

·         Practical guidance and tips for compliance with public procurement policies

·         Best practices for managing parallel government inquiries and procurement-related litigation

·         Changes in the U.S. Justice Department's (DOJ) False Claims Act (FCA) enforcement landscape that impact your global strategy 

·         Practical suggestions on compliance with Integrity Rules and regulations 

·         Perspectives, challenges and experiences

Presented by Marilyn Batonga and Maurice Bellan, Partners at Baker McKenzie and Kirk Foster, Assistant General Counsel and Director of Compliance and Privacy at HII Mission Technologies and Tiffany McConnell King, Corporate Director and Division Counsel, Global Sustainment and Modernization at Northrop Grumman Corporation. 

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

The Next Step in Your Career

Strong careers are not made in a day - they are created
one step at a time. However, one misstep can severely
damage your career - sometimes irreparably.

Join us to learn how these panelists built their winning
careers, one step at a time, including how they
handled difficult situations.

Speakers:

Andrew Ting, General Counsel
Koalafi

Helen Skinner, Chief Counsel
Compensation, Benefits & Strategic Transactions,
Panasonic Corporation of North America

Abigail Blomstrom, Executive Vice President and
General Counsel at Monumental Sports.

Moderator:

Mary Winter, President & General Counsel, Firm Advice

A ZOOM meeting link is in your confirmation email
and will be circulated the day before the event.

Please join ACC NCR for our second Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Conference.

AGENDA

8:30 am - Welcome & Keynote Speaker Ernest A. Tuckett, Co-Founder of the Black General Counsel 2025 Initiative and Vice President, Associate General Counsel of VeriSign, Inc.

9:00 am - Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on Boards: Why it is a Strategic Game Changer 

Boards play an essential role in leading their companies through business and social change for strategic advantage.  This panel will explore diversity, equity, and inclusion and compliance for corporate committees, stakeholders, and boards of directors, specifically as they relate to the NASDAQ’s proposed listing requirements, California’s new requirements for board diversity, and transparency in disclosures, such as diversity of employment populations and why it matters to a company’s success. 

Presented by Valerie Dahiya and Jill Louis,Partners at Perkins Coie and Chasity Wilson Henry, Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary of CECO Environmental Corporation.

10:00 am - Break  

10:10 am - Racial & Social Justice Challenge Spotlights

10:20 am - Psychological Safety and Driving Inclusion  

Psychological safety is one of the key drivers of employee engagement, as well as workplace inclusion and belonging. During this panel discussion, we will define and explain what psychological safety is, then discuss the conditions that managers and leaders must create in order to optimize engagement, inclusion and belonging. This program will also discuss the obstacles leaders face when working toward psychological safety, as well as best practices for maintaining momentum in the drive for diversity and inclusion and steps to overcome diversity fatigue. 

Presented by Narges Kakalia, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Mintz, Dr. Constance Noonan Hadley, an organizational psychologist and speaker for Stern Strategy Group, and Sandy Paik, General Counsel of DC Green Bank.   

11:20 am - Break  

11:30 am - ACC NCR Racial & Social Justice Challenge Spotlights

11:40 am - Closing Remarks 

11:45 am – Small-Group Networking via Breakout Rooms 

12:30 pm - Conference Concludes

Learn what trade regulations might govern your business, even if you think you are not selling outside the U.S. During this presentation we will discuss: 

• How trade laws apply to ALL U.S. goods - even if the goods never leave the United States, are virtual, or online;
• What sanctions on China, Russia, Iran, Venezuela, and other places and persons mean for your business, product development, and sales;
• The legal limitations and requirements of accepting funds from foreign investors;
• The national security and Buy American restrictions to consider to be competitive in the procurement space;
• How import laws, duties, and prohibitions affecting your supply chain, including the import of materials and components, may affect your business and your bottom.
  

Presented by Doreen Edelman, Partner and Laura Fraedrich, Senior Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and Orisia Gammell, Chief Legal Counsel, Export Control US (Global) at SAP.

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

A merger or acquisition is stressful under the best of circumstances. Add to that the complexities that come with government contracting and you have a potential recipe for disaster if the deal team has not factored in the myriad of regulatory consideration. In this program, the panel will share war stories, best practices, and pitfalls to watch out for including:

·        Unique regulatory filings including ITAR and CFIUS;

·        Security clearance concerns and navigating FOCI and DCSA issues;

·        Advanced due diligence items including schedule contract pitfalls such as price reduction clauses and prevailing wages; and 

·        Common landmines that significantly delay or blow up deals. 

Presented by Gunjan Talati and Kelsey Donnalley, Partners at Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton and Keith Coleman, Attorney Manager at Accenture Federal Services.

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

The Russian war on Ukraine has brought widespread reaction by U.S. businesses and investors.  Over 500 companies have publicly announced specific actions, from complete withdrawal from Russian business activities, to divestment of Russian assets, to continuing Russian operations, with variations in between.

Corporate “activism” and reaction to world crises and socio-economic issues involve myriad legal issues, ranging from sanction and regulatory compliance to fiduciary and disclosure considerations to practical challenges involving, contracts, employment and insurance.  The risks and rewards of corporate action, as well as the legal decision-making processes within a company, must be carefully considered, often under tremendous time pressure.

Presented by Jonathan Wolcott (Corporate, M&A and Securities), Valarie Ney (Corporate, M&A and Securities) and Antonia Tzinova (International Trade, Foreign Investment and National Security), Partners with Holland & Knight and Hena Schommer, Global Trade Counsel at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE).

(This Roundtable is for informational purposes only, no CLE will be provided for this event.)

AGENDA
9:30 a.m.
Registration 

9:55 a.m.
Welcome/Introductions

10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Theft of Trade Secrets
Shimeall and Minkler will discuss the benefits of cooperation between law enforcement and corporate counsel in the investigation and prosecution of economic espionage. Discovery issues that are unique to these cases to assist corporate counsel in issue spotting. We will discuss the breadth of the threat of IP theft facing companies in the United States today; the benefits of cooperation in holding defendants’ responsible, both criminally and civilly; and strategies for preventing IP theft on the front end, including taking reasonable measures to protect against the theft of IP. Minkler will present the case study of US vs. Kexue Huang, involving Indiana’s first prosecution of theft of trade secrets. Shimeall will present the case study of US vs Li Chen and Yu Zhou, involving the prosecution of theft of medical trade secrets from Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
“Dark Money” - Navigating Through the Legal Issues of 501(c)(4)s and Political Donations
In the ever-evolving world of political financing and the priorities of DOJ, it is important to have an understanding of the consequences of political donations on business. DeVillers will discuss the good the bad and the illegal of 501(c)(4)s and how they impact federal corruption cases, including how donations to these groups can be exploited for illegal purposes. We will also discuss when political donations cross the line into bribery and the implications of perceived, explicit and implicit, quid pro qua agreements. 

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch/Networking 

Porter Wright and the Central Ohio Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel are excited to be back in-person for the annual CLE and night with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, April 28, 2022!  We look forward to meeting and discussing trending litigation topics, including:

• Contract terms and interpretation
• Gender issues in legal writing
• E-Discovery issues
• Social media and discoverability
• Usage of IP assets in digital marketing
• Trademark infringement and social media

 This seminar will address lessons in internal company communications and how those communications can play out in litigation.

Please join us for a fascinating ‘smoking gun’ tale, using video clips from depositions in the famous DuPont Chemical trials featured in the movie Dark Waters. Through this engrossing story, Dave Butler, a member of the DuPont litigation team, illustrates the critical role corporate counsel plays in managing internal communications to best protect the company. Unmanaged corporate behavior and internal communications can play a pivotal role at trial – and have devastating results in the hands of the jury.

To be provided: useful take-away materials about the attorney-client privilege in the corporate setting and the discovery of electronic information stored on personal devices.