The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is the world's largest organization serving the professional and business interests of attorneys who practice in the legal departments of corporations, associations, nonprofits and other private-sector organizations around the globe.
This program will look at the initial steps every company should take after it first learns of threatened litigation. Topics will include: preparing and implementing a proper litigation hold notice; evaluating possible removal or remand; ensuring work product and attorney-client privilege protections for the investigation; and alternative dispute resolution strategies.
Do you remember telling a teacher that you didn’t have your homework because the dog ate it? Using a cyberattack as an excuse for the unauthorized disclosure of your legal advice may be about as effective, and can also result in an ethics inquiry into violations of the duty of confidentiality. Worse, the report of the technical consultant you engaged to investigate and remediate the attack may not be subject to privilege if appropriate protections were not in place before the report was prepared. In the wake of seemingly weekly cyberattacks and data breaches, this non-traditional and interactive discussion will address ethical challenges of practicing law across electronic frontiers as cybercrime increases exponentially, including:
How to satisfy the ethics requirements of technological knowledge, competence and the ability to explain technical challenges to the Board and C-Suite (i.e., your client).
The relationship between cybersecurity controls and the requirements of reasonable care to keep legal advice confidential.
Engagement of technical consultants following a cyberattack or data breach in a way that maximizes the availability of privilege regarding the consultant’s reports and communications.
Protecting communications across national borders within which privilege laws may differ significantly from those in the U.S.
The increasing focus on controlling the “litigation spend” and measuring litigation expenses against metrics can itself come at a high cost. Whether that cost is a high-profile loss or an unintentional misallocation of resources, it can be harmful when your company is facing serious litigation and it frequently undermines the original goals of corporate counsel. We will discuss the importance of building a relationship with your entire litigation team and embracing the unpleasant but inevitable tasks ahead. We will focus on achieving your goals in all kinds of litigation, by addressing the endgame at the outset and developing and committing to that endgame as litigation progresses to conclusion.
This October 7 virtual roundtable discussion, led by two high-profile litigators from Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP, will allow attendees to engage in an interactive conversation about these crucial issues. The program will help in-house counsel to reflect on the challenges they face in keeping the focus on the endgame and fully embracing the task ahead in litigation matters.
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As we endeavor through the pandemic and look ahead to the post-pandemic era, the “new normal” and corresponding best practices for businesses continue to change at a rapid pace. Our panel will explore the latest and ever-evolving COVID-19 challenges impacting businesses and their in-house counsel — from practical workforce strategies for managing the influx of novel employment law developments into the post-pandemic era, to COVID-19 liability protections and considerations for mitigating potential liability for exposure from employees and third parties, to emerging COVID-inspired litigation trends.
Presented by Carrie McAtee, Partner and Paul Williams, Partner and Co-Chair, General Liability Litigation Practice Group with Shook Hardy & Bacon, Aisha Massengill, Vice President, Managing Counsel, Employment and Teammate Relations at Under Armour, and Kelly Fisher, Assistant General Counsel at DC Water.
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – Session II (Saul Ewing)
11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – BREAK
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Session III (Shook Hardy)
Session I - 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. (Reed Smith) – GDPR Update on EU Data Transfer after Schrems II
Over the past year, thousands of companies have been forced to reassess and revise their international data transfer practices in an effort to comply with GDPR. The recent Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) decision known as Schrems II has created an atmosphere of uncertainty and an evolving legal landscape. The CJEU’s decision in Schrems II invalidating the Privacy Shield poses significant questions and concerns for many companies handling European personal data or otherwise doing business in Europe. This session will address the context and history of the Schrems II decision, updated guidance from the European Data Protection Board, and top considerations for business to update approaches to cross-border data transfers.
Session II - 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (Saul Ewing) – Privacy Issue-Spotting for In-house Counsel
This presentation will provide in-house attorneys and non-specialists alike with an overview and some key principles they can draw on to issue-spot and diagnose key considerations in the privacy compliance space.
Session III - 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Shook Hardy) - Trends in Privacy and Data Security Legislation and Litigation: What Every Corporate Counsel Must Know
Session replay litigation, biometric privacy, the impact of privacy laws on marketing analytics, the abuse of private rights of action, a shift in regulatory enforcement under the Biden administration, insuring ransomware events, and new privacy laws in 2022 are some of the privacy and data security legal trends and issues this panel will address in a lively discussion. There will be a particular focus on how these developments are impacting companies doing business in the Delaware Valley. Bring your questions for this panel on privacy and data security issues.
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Get ready to attend the largest gathering of in-house counsel in the world – the ACC Annual Meeting. This year, we want you to get the most out of your ACC Annual Meeting experience. That’s why we’ve created sample learning paths for you to follow based on your learning needs and career level. That’s right – curated content, specific to your region to help you build your unique Annual Meeting experience! You can choose from pre-selected paths or a broader list of relevant content. There will be something for everyone no matter where YOU are in YOUR legal career because at ACC we truly believe that in-house counsel Never. Stop. Learning. Rates are increasing soon. You don’t want to miss this opportunity. Reserve your virtual seat and REGISTER today!
Get ready to attend the largest gathering of in-house counsel in the world – the ACC Annual Meeting. This year, we want you to get the most out of your ACC Annual Meeting experience. That’s why we’ve created sample learning paths for you to follow based on your learning needs and career level. That’s right – curated content, specific to your region to help you build your unique Annual Meeting experience! You can choose from pre-selected paths or a broader list of relevant content. There will be something for everyone no matter where YOU are in YOUR legal career because at ACC we truly believe that in-house counsel Never. Stop. Learning. Rates are increasing soon. You don’t want to miss this opportunity. Reserve your virtual seat and REGISTER today!
Get ready to attend the largest gathering of in-house counsel in the world – the ACC Annual Meeting. This year, we want you to get the most out of your ACC Annual Meeting experience. That’s why we’ve created sample learning paths for you to follow based on your learning needs and career level. That’s right – curated content, specific to your region to help you build your unique Annual Meeting experience! You can choose from pre-selected paths or a broader list of relevant content. There will be something for everyone no matter where YOU are in YOUR legal career because at ACC we truly believe that in-house counsel Never. Stop. Learning. Rates are increasing soon. You don’t want to miss this opportunity. Reserve your virtual seat and REGISTER today!
