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During this interactive session, leading counsel in the region highlight what in-house counsel should consider when looking at legal technology to cover legal operations.

We discuss the digital transformation journey and consider some of the challenges associated with technology implementation, including securing budget, building the right competencies and mindset as well as touching on quickwins using existing tech & buying off-the-shelf solutions.

Panellists are:

- Anastasiya Shkarina, General Counsel North Africa, Middle East, Russia & Ukraine at Unilever

- Bertrand Alexis, Head of Legal, M&A and Innovation at Ooredoo Group

- Hassan El-Miligui, Head of Legal Operations - Capgemini

- Jeremy Small, CEO Jameson Legal.

- Liam Collens, Regional Legal Director & Compliance Officer, Africa, Middle East & Asia at Reckitt.

This is the first in a series of programs focused on legal tech for in-house teams.

This discussion will focus on the legal developments in Saudi customs law and the impact of these on those manufacturing outside of Saudi Arabia and within the GCC, where this law challenges supply chains.

We have recently launched regular virtual ‘connects’ providing the opportunity to meet other chapter members and talk about themes of interest.

In this session, we will discuss CLE and ways in which the ACC can support you in obtaining your requirements. We will reserve the last 10 minutes speed networking & welcoming new members.

If there is a topic that you would like to discuss for future Chapter Connects, please message Tam (middleeast@accglobal.com) to arrange the necessary. Otherwise, we will meet and use the break-out rooms for speed networking.

This is intended to be a casual session so please bring your lunch and only register if you are a member!

The link to join will be shared one hour prior to the start of the session.

We have recently launched regular virtual ‘connects’ providing the opportunity to meet other chapter members and talk about themes of interest.

In this session, we will discuss ESG & brain-storm ways in which we can work together to bring some impactful initiatives to life. We will reserve the last 10 minutes speed networking.

If there is a topic that you would like to discuss for future Chapter Connects, please message Tam (middleeast@accglobal.com) to arrange the necessary. Otherwise, we will meet and use the break-out rooms for speed networking.

This is intended to be a casual session so please bring your lunch and only register if you are a member!

The link to join will be shared one hour prior to the start of the session.

Join us for a perfect opportunity to meet other chapter members over lunch! If there is a topic that you would like to discuss, please message Tam (middleeast@accglobal.com) to arrange the necessary. Otherwise, we will all meet and then break-out in to smaller groups.

To ensure that the session is truly interactive, numbers are limited to 15 members only, on a first-come-first-served basis. A wait-list will be operated in case of cancellations.

This is intended to be a casual session so please bring your lunch and only register if you are a member!

In recognition of Women in Law & Leadership during March, ACC Women In The House (WITH) and ACC Middle East & North Africa invite you to join us to hear from leading GCs in the region about their career journeys, motivations, and their recommendations for creating the environment to support more women in finding their seat at the table.

Panellists:

- Wafa Derouiche, VP & Chief Compliance Officer, TE connectivity (moderator)

- Sahia Ahmad, General Counsel, Dubai Tourism

- Joanna Addison, Head of Legal, Qatar Shell

- Ghada Qaisi, Audi, Deputy Exec Director, CAIR-SFBA, formerly General Counsel, Seddiqi Holding

- Raya Alkhatib, General Counsel, American Express Saudi Arabi

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Agenda:

1. Opening remarks/welcome

2. President’s Report

• Annual chapter’s activities report
• Strategic plans for 2023

No resolution is required for this item

3. Treasurer’s Report

• Annual financial report for the year ended 30 September 2022
• Appointment and remuneration of auditor

4. Vote for Board of Directors 2023

5. Any other business

On behalf of the Board, we would like to thank you for your continued support of our chapter and look forward to seeing you at the AGM.

Notice is given that the Second Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) of Association of Corporate Counsel Middle East will be held VIRTUALLY and streamed live via zoom on Thursday September 3, 2020 from 5:00pm AST/6:00pm GST to transact the following business: -

1. Opening remarks/welcome

2. President’s Report

• Annual chapter’s activities report
• Strategic plans for 2020/2021

No resolution is required for this item

3. Treasurer’s Report

• Annual financial report for the year ended 30 September 2019

Approval of the accounts

Appointment and remuneration of auditor

4. Vote for Board of Directors 2020/21

5. Any other business

On behalf of the Board, we would like to thank you for your continued support of our chapter and look forward to seeing you at the AGM.

Please register your intention to attend the AGM by registering below. A zoom link will be provided prior to the meeting.

Filippo Cossalter, President ACC Middle East

Please note:

1. In compliance with the current restrictions on public gatherings and social distancing, attendance and participation by all members and/or their proxies in this year’s Annual General Meeting shall be strictly virtual (i.e. by online participation).

2. Voting at the virtual AGM: The ballot as well as details on the voting process will be provided within the next few days.

Following the meeting, you will have the opportunity to network virtually with friends and colleagues.

This meeting is a compliance-focused discussion, where our panellists will share ideas on the launch and implementation of their organisation’s compliance programs and innovation in the area of compliance in the region.

Panellists are:

• Abdul Rahman Al Jaabari, Group Head of Ethics & Compliance at TAQA

• Mohammed Essa Al-Mannai, General Counsel at Qatar Petroleum

• Nadeem Anwer, Head of Compliance at Siemens Energy

Rebecca Kelly, Partner at Morgan Lewis & Bockius will moderate the discussion.

The program will take place on the MS Teams platform with the link provided the day prior to the session.

This second session in the investigations series will cover conducting an investigation including: initiating the investigation, reviewing relevant material, witness interviews, concluding the investigation as well as global asset recovery and fraud prevention strategies.

Panellists are:

- Meltem Ozker Gunduz, vice-president, legal, compliance and quality, Africa, Asia, Middle East & Oceania, Novo Nordisk

- Liz Williamson, senior legal counsel - labour & employment at Accenture 

- William Hauptman, senior counsel, Saudi Aramco Law Organisation

- Rebecca Kelly, managing partner of Morgan Lewis (Dubai)

- Rejil Kumar, associate director & forensic technology specialist at Control Risks.

The discussion will take place in Microsoft Teams with the link to be shared with registrants.