TASTING ON THE TERRACE & CLE

Crystal Clear: 
Compliance Strategies for the Growing Pay Transparency Trend

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One (1) CLE Credit Approved.

Join Ogletree Deakins panelists Mike Bell and Ann Lee for this May 18th Tasting on the Terrace CLE: "Pay Transparency Strategies." Learn, then enjoy a delicious wine & food pairing guided by an Attimo Wine Steward on the Rooftop of Colorado Center near I-25 & Colorado.

The state of Colorado has been joined by multiple other states and localities in enacting new legislation requiring employers to disclose pay and benefits information at various points in the hiring and promotional process.  These requirements become particularly complex for companies with multistate operations and those relying heavily on remote workers. 

This session will discuss key strategies for dealing with the following issues from the growing pay transparency trend:

• Legal compliance
• Employee relations
• Immigration issues

Agenda:  
4:00-4:30 P.M.    Registration/Networking
4:30-5:30 P.M.    CLE Program - Crystal Clear: Compliance Strategies for the Growing Pay Transparency Trend
5:30-6:30 P.M.    Attimo Wine Tasting Reception

Kick off the weekend early with a productive Employment Law CLE and Rooftop Wine Tasting overlooking the beautiful front range.

Speakers:      

	Michael (“Mike”) Bell, Shareholder, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
	Ann H. Lee, Shareholder, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.

You’re invited to an informative and educational briefing to address the latest labor and employment law topics impacting employers.

TOPICS

• Ethical Rules for In-House Counsel: Exploring the Attorney-Client Privilege, Work Product Battles and Internal Claims and Investigations

Presenters: David C. Castleberry, Kathleen D. Weron, and Stephanie Wilkins, JD, CIPP/US, Deputy General Counsel and Head of Privacy, Sorenson Communications

Join us for ACC Mountain West's annual Tech Law Symposium on April 14, 2023 at the Grand America in Salt Lake City.

This year our keynote speaker will be Heather Meeker, General Partner, OSSC; Technology Transactions Specialist at Tech Law Partners.

As an internationally-known expert in software licensing, for over 20 years Heather has been a thought leader and trusted advisor on the use of open source software in business, and has helped scores of emerging companies structure licensing and business models.

As a lawyer in private practice, Heather has been recognized with many awards for her work in law and technology, and advised clients from startups to global enterprises on software licenses and software copyright. She is a prolific writer and speaker on software licensing, and is the author of Open Source for Business, a go-to handbook for open source licensing in commerce.

This live event will be webcast for those outside of Utah. Virtual participants will be able to interact with presenters through a constantly monitored Chat session, and all questions will be addressed. We will apply for CLE in Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming.

We encourage companies to send their teams. If your group purchases 3-5 tickets together, you can save 10% off each ticket with the code GROUP3. If you purchase 6 or more tickets, you can save 15% on your tickets with the code GROUP6.

AGENDA:

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Registration/Breakfast

9:00 AM - 9:50 AM: Open Source: Key Essentials And Methods For Implementing Your Corporate Plan

Presented by: Aaron Smith; Heather Woodward, Director Patents & Open Source, eBay; Scott Karren, Partner, Holland & Hart

The panel will discuss various open-source related topics, including key essential topics along with more sophisticated considerations and techniques for practically implementing open source adjustments for organizations. These include: why open source is a legal topic in-house counsel and policy makers must be familiar with and is not limited to engineers; how to track open source use, development, and related company actions; how to create an internal open source plan and how to execute the plan; M&A issues that can arise based open source plans and activities; and how to avoid common pitfalls; and open source licensing shifting, among others.

9:55 AM - 10:55 AM: KEYNOTE: Open Source Licensing in 2023 with HEATHER MEEKER

This talk will include: Updates on the SFC v. Vizio case and the OpenAI Co-Pilot class action Hot topics in open source licensing

10:55 AM - 11:10 AM: Break

11:10 AM - 12:00 PM: How Today's General Counsel Can Become Key Members of the Executive Team

Presented by: R. Scott Wood, Curonix; Kerry Brown, former Associate GC and CPO, Sorenson Communications; Adam Smoot, Shareholder, Maschoff Brennan

General Counsel inside technology companies are more likely today than they were a decade ago to be viewed as key members of the executive team. As a result of these shifting dynamics, general counsel have the opportunity – and the challenge - to foster strong relationships with the CEO and their C-suite peers. An ACC Survey done in 2020 found that 93% of general counsel are now members of the executive management team and, now more than ever, need to be heavily involved in decisions and major issues impacting the company. It’s critical for GC’s to remain a steadfast voice of authority for both risk assessment and for a proactive strategy toward success in an organization. Join this lively pane discussion focused on: Privacy & data management in a post-pandemic workplace How to successfully communicate legal department value Navigating risk assessment and government regulation while keeping business goals in mind Intellectual property management & strategy as a revenue generator.

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM: Lunch

12:45 PM - 1:35 PM: Trade Secrets: Lessons Learned from the War Rooms

Presented by: Dawn David, Quinn Emanuel; Steve Wood, Quinn Emanuel; Brad Sanders, eBay

Come hear from trial lawyers about the basics of protecting trade secrets, the impact of remote working on trade secret protection, ways trade secrets are lost through misappropriation and by companies or their employees inadvertently, and lessons learned from trade secret trials. You will also gain an insight into practical tips and tricks from in-house counsel on being proactive in protecting some of companies’ most valuable assets, as well as ways to avoid being on the receiving end of a trade secret lawsuit.

1:40 PM - 2:30 PM: What if the Government Doesn't Save My Bank? Preparing for the Next Bank Crisis

Presented by: Andrew Olmen, Mayer Brown; Matt Bisanz, Mayer Brown; Sam Gardiner, Mayer Brown

Depositors of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank were made whole through emergency intervention by the federal government. Companies can’t count on that type of rescue in the future and need to prepare for the next banking crisis. Tune in to hear Mayer Brown public policy partner Andrew Olmem discuss legislative and regulatory development that may impact how companies borrow from banks and otherwise interact with the banking sector. Then Matt Bisanz, a bank regulatory partner with Mayer Brown, will provide practical steps that companies may consider to manage their exposure to banks, includes potential protections for cash deposits and investment accounts. The panel will conclude with expert commentary from their partner, Sam Gardiner, on the strategic considerations that boards and senior management should be exploring to prepare for future crises.

2:30 PM - 2:45 PM: Break

2:45 PM - 3:35 PM: Cross-Border Data Transfers

Presented by: Tomu Johnson, Founder, The Broad Axe

A discussion about Data Processing Agreements with companies in the EU, Transfer Impact Assessments, and Standard Contractual Clauses.

3:40 PM - 4:30 PM: Navigating the Legal (and Ethical) Landscape of AI (ETHICS CLE)

Presented by: Naziol Scott, General Counsel and SVP of Legal, Hirevue; Karen Silverman, CEO & Founder, The Cantellus Group

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming integrated into businesses in many ways, it is critical for in-house counsel to understand the legal implications and considerations of utilizing AI. Join us for an overview of the various categories of AI and AI systems, as well as the potential legal and ethical implications associated with each. Speakers will discuss key considerations in using AI, including data privacy, security, and intellectual property issues to gain practical insights and actionable steps. In-house counsel will leave better equipped to navigate the legal landscape of AI, and knowledgeable on how to protect their organizations from potential legal challenges.

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Happy Hour/Raffle Drawing

Ethics Strike Back: "May the 4th Be With You" Lunch & CLE

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In-house counsel everywhere are facing new and unique ethical challenges due to rapidly changing business environments. The current economic climate and technological advances are just a couple of the external factors affecting your practice. 

Join us for a focused look at ethical responsibilities surrounding corporate structures, technology matters, and community service. This program will include:

• A review of relevant ABA model rules and other ABA and Colorado guidance
• Discussion of scenarios involving ethical responsibilities as attorneys working as in-house counsel.  
   

PANELISTS
Helena Ledic, Associate General Counsel, CSC Global
Foster Sayers, General Counsel and Chief Evangelist, Pramata
Susan Hubbard, Senior Legal Counsel, Ping Identity
Lindsey Schultz, Senior Managing Counsel & Head of Global Privacy Governance, Visa 

Helena Ledic is an Associate General Counsel with CSC, based in Chicago.   Helena is a corporate attorney advising senior management, multi-national corporations and law firms on business, legal, strategy and technology matters. Helena is the immediate past chair of the Association of Corporate Counsel’s Corporate and Securities Network and is a regular ACC panelist on topics involving legal ethics, SaaS, and security and non-disclosure agreements including speaking at the ACC Annual Meeting.  She is also a board member of ACC Chicago.  She is a frequent guest speaker at law firms and paralegal organizations on best practices regarding corporate and financial filings.  She is a graduate of Loyola University of Chicago School of Law and is licensed in Illinois.

Foster Sayers
Foster Sayers serves as General Counsel, Contracts Expert, and Evangelist for Pramata, the radically simple contract management alternative.

Susan Hubbard
Susan Hubbard is the Senior Director, Assistant General Counsel at Ping Identity Corporation. Ping Identity is a high-growth cybersecurity company providing enterprise software and SaaS. Susan advises on a broad range of commercial and corporate matters, domestically and internationally, including data privacy and security, complex software/SaaS negotiations, intellectual property, employment matters, and legal operations. Prior to Ping Identity, Susan worked as Associate Counsel at Ciber, Inc. and in the Corporate & Business group at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck. Susan earned her law degree from the University of Denver and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Colorado.

Lindsey Schultz
Lindsey Schultz is Senior Managing Counsel and Head of Global Privacy Governance at Visa.  In her capacity in that role, Lindsey leads a team that oversees and advises on privacy risk assessments, privacy controls framework, data strategy, data subject rights, policies and standards, trainings, and other end-to-end governance work.  She also advises on a variety of high priority areas such as consumer protection, digital products, AI, adtech, and digital marketing.  Prior to joining Visa in 2020, Lindsey was with Western Union for over six years, where she last served as Counsel of Privacy Governance and Compliance.  Lindsey earned her JD and MBA from Willamette University, and she graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor of Science in Advertising.
 

Nearly all companies across all industries are increasingly having to think more seriously about he high-risk worlds of data privacy and cybersecurity. Join us for a walk through what's new with Utah's recent Cybersecurity Affirmative Defense Act that went into effect in 2021 and the Utah Consumer Privacy Act that will go into effect later this year as Utah becomes the fourth US state to enact a consumer data privacy law. Learn from Viola Trebicka, co-chair of Quinn Emanuel's Data Privacy and Security Practice, about issues the firm has faced, how to defeat them, and practical takeaways for your company.

SOLD OUT!

Join ACC Colorado’s annual family-friendly event as the Rockies take on Oakland at beautiful Coors Field!

Enjoy an afternoon of baseball, fun, and great ball-park traditions like pizza, brats, peanuts, soft drinks and beer - all included in the ticket price. Private Super Suites offer room for members and family guests to visit, mingle or simply relax at high-top tables or in limited covered balcony seating. 

Attendance limited to ACC Colorado Members and their families only.

2023 Nonprofit Legal Audit Clinic

Sign up today for the 2023 Nonprofit Legal Audit Clinic co-sponsored by Colorado Association of Corporate Counsel and Colorado Lawyers Committee.
Register by January 23, 2023.
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Questions: ctalmadge@coloradolawyerscommittee.org

Generously Sponsored by Spencer Fane

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Please join ACC Colorado and Spencer Fane for an evening at Eddie V’s Restaurant in Greenwood Village. This presentation features two simple guys building on their decades of real-world experience about:

• complex cyber, legal, compliance, and regulatory issues in a practical way that normal people can understand
• how to apply this knowledge to your companies to be better prepared for and resilient to overall business cyber risk
• the lifecycle of a cyber-attack (such as ransomware attack) and address key phases such as: what they are, how they happen, what the process is for recovery and investigation
• how to prepare for and hopefully prevent attacks from happening

The speakers will address many legal, compliance, and regulatory issues that arise from such attacks and explain how the consequences of these issues can impact the company for many years. They will then demonstrate how this understanding should inform and guide how companies develop and mature their cyber risk management program with a foundation that focuses on the end goal of what must be done when the unthinkable happens so that, if it does, they are prepared and able to meet their obligations.

Moderator:
Jon Watson, Partner, Spencer Fane
Speakers:
Shawn Tuma, Partner, Spencer Fane
Jeremy Rucker, Associate, Spencer Fane

Registration fee:
ACC Members $35 | Non-members: $50  
Approved for one (1) general CLE credit.