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Join Dentons' cross-border litigation team, in partnership with the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Ontario, and guest speaker Shreya Gupta, Director, Legal Counsel (Technology, AI and Privacy) at Loblaw Companies Limited, for a practical, insight driven discussion on latest developments in privacy class actions across Canada and the US, and ways for corporate counsel to anticipate risk, mitigate legal exposure and position their organizations for success amid rapidly evolving privacy and class action landscapes.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical, business-ready insights from experienced practitioners and in-house legal counsel on one of today’s most dynamic areas of organizational risk.

We hope you join us!

Please join the Central Ohio ACC Chapter and Vorys, Sater,
Seymour and Pease LLP on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, for an afternoon of impactful programming focused on AI,
automation, ethics, and the evolving DEI landscape—
followed by a networking reception. 

Program Agenda 

1:00 – 1:25 p.m.
Registration 

1:25 – 1:30 p.m.
Welcome 

1:30 – 2:45 p.m.
AI: Practical Insights on AI, Automation, and Ethics
A multidisciplinary team of attorneys will discuss how legal teams are applying AI and automation to enhance efficiency and value while meeting ethical obligations. Drawing on experience advising clients across industries, speakers will share real-world lessons on what works, what doesn’t, and where legal innovation is headed.
Presenters: Carey Jordan, Christopher Knezevic, Whitney Gibson, and Alycia Broz, Partners, Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP 

2:45 – 3:00 p.m.
Break 

3:00 – 4:15 p.m.
The DEI Landscape: Legal Challenges and Their Impact in the Judicial System
This session will examine recent federal developments impacting DEI, including legal scrutiny, evolving standards, and ethical considerations for in-house counsel. Participants will gain strategic insight into navigating compliance, public perception, and professional obligations in a rapidly shifting l
landscape.
Presenter: Janay Stevens, Partner, Vorys, Sater, Seymour
and Pease LLP 

4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Networking Reception 

CLE Credit 

This program has been approved for 2.5 hours of professional conduct CLE credit by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education. 

Location 

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
Susan E. Brown Conference Room
52 E. Gay Street
Columbus, OH 43215 

Parking: Parking in Vorys lot will be validated.   

 

Registration 

$25 members | $45 non-members 

Cancellation Policy:
Refunds available for cancellations received by Friday, November 28, 2025. 

 

Questions? 

Please contact: centralohio@accglobal.com 

 

Disclosures 

Our programs are supported by sponsors. Registrant name, company, and email will be shared with the program sponsor(s) for follow-up related to program content and services. Registration is not available without consent. 

Law firm-sponsored events are open to CO-ACC members, prospective members, and guests of the sponsoring firm. Attorneys currently employed in law firms are not eligible for ACC membership. ACC membership is open to in-house counsel employed by private or public-sector organizations and not holding themselves out for the practice of law to the public. 

 

We look forward to seeing you there! 

Artificial intelligence is reshaping business—and the role of legal leadership.

Join fellow General Counsel and Chief Legal Officers for an exclusive dinner at Canoe, where experts will explore cross-border AI challenges, emerging regulations, and strategies for responsible governance. Gain actionable insights to anticipate regulatory shifts and guide your organization confidently as AI transforms the legal and ethical landscape.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping intellectual property law at an unprecedented pace. From inventorship and patent eligibility to copyright authorship and fair use, recent court decisions are redefining the rules for innovation and compliance. This program will highlight the most impactful cases and what they mean for in-house counsel.

 

Join Richard Fredeking, a Lowndes attorney and registered patent attorney, for a practical discussion on patents, copyrights, and trademarks in the age of AI. Walk away with actionable strategies to safeguard your company’s IP, manage risk, and adapt governance frameworks for emerging technologies.

Start time: 11:30 am (Check-in, networking,)

Presentation & Lunch 12:00-1:00 pm

In the spirit of giving this season, we invite you to help fight hunger and spread hope by donating a non-perishable food item. Your contributions will be delivered to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. For a list of the most needed items, click here.

 

Don’t miss this blend of valuable insights, fun, and the opportunity to make a difference!

 

Many of us were attracted to the legal profession because we care about people and want to help them. 

Attorneys hopefully recognize that, unlike many other professionals, their lives are already filled to the brim with anxiety and stress. The consequences of shrugging it off can be catastrophic. One of those consequences that we often hear about is burnout. 

And then there’s a special type of burnout called “secondary traumatic stress” or “compassion fatigue”. The ramifications of trauma and compassion fatigue aren’t discussed as frequently as those of stress and burnout thus, for many attorneys, they are topics in need of attention. 

Secondary or vicarious trauma can be the cumulative effect of listening to a client or witness relay stressful, often graphic, stories and experiences. Those who experience compassion fatigue tend to take on the pain, suffering and burdens of the people they are helping. It is an exhaustion that is felt physically, emotionally, or mentally and can affect numerous areas of your life, often leaving you feeling numb. 

Recent studies have shown that there has been a dramatic increase in impairment due to alcoholism, addiction, and mental health disorders among members of the legal profession. The statistics are compelling and clearly indicate that 1 out of 3 attorneys will likely have a need for substance use or mental health services at some point in their careers. 

Mr. Quinn will discuss: 
1. The early warning signs of impairment, with special emphasis on stress, burnout, trauma and compassion fatigue. 
2. The free services that Lawyers Assistance Programs provide to lawyers, judges, their family members and law students. 
3. A close look at what barriers exist that prevent lawyers and judges from seeking the help they need will be provided. 
4. The role that education plays in breaking the stigma and fear associated with addiction and mental illness in the legal profession. 5. How best to approach the impaired individual.

Want to catch-up with other lawyers that share your passion for privacy, cybersecurity, and innovation?

Come join ACC Ontario for our fall edition of the Data Protection & Technology Roundtable!

Topics will include Canadian and International (U.S. and EU) privacy, AI and cybersecurity law updates.

Join us and contribute to the discussion at Gowlings for breakfast on November 26.

Join us for an evening of wonderful company, great food, and festive cheer as we celebrate the season with our Ottawa in-house community!

We’re excited to host this year’s Holiday Social at Beckta Dining & Wine, one of Ottawa’s most beloved and respected dining destinations. It’s the perfect setting to reconnect with familiar faces and grow your network.

Let’s raise a glass and close out 2025 together with your go-to organization for in-house counsel—ACC Ontario.

Festive attire optional!

Consultation about the changes has closed and the changes themselves are expected to be implemented in 2026.

Although they are currently somewhat in flux, the current proposal would dramatically change how litigation proceeds in Ontario, for example:

1. A front-loaded schedule requiring the exchange of reliance documents and witness statements within the first year of the action, and

2. Sharply diminished discovery obligations, both for document discovery and oral discovery (the latter of which may be eliminated entirely for certain matters).

GENERAL COUNSEL join us! Michael Bahar, National Security Partner at Eversheds Sutherland will discuss Cyber Warfare and National Security Developments. Join us for this important discussion.

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