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.
Artificial Intelligence and Ethics: What You Need to Know and What You Should be Thinking About ~
Ethical Considerations for Lawyers Working Remotely
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Ethical Issues in Appeals
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Ethics You Can’t Overlook: Topics That Don't Get Enough Attention Because They Don’t Fill a Full Hour
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How Many Hats Can You Reasonably Wear?
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In-House Counsel Ethical Conundrum and Pitfalls for the Unwary: Ethics & Intellectual Property
Presented by Brian S. Quinn, Esquire - Education and Outreach Coordinator, Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of PA, Inc.
If there is one word we heard during our journey through the pandemic and continue to hear more than any other term as we navigate into the Post-COVID “new normal” world, it is “burnout.”
But what is burnout? What does it look like and feel like? More importantly, what can we do to prevent the normal stress and “lawyer anxiety” so common in our profession from developing into the physically and emotionally draining state known as Burnout?
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 and burnout.
A. Symptoms of stress and burnout that are particularly prevalent among members of the legal profession;
B. Discussion will include the basic stress reactions, both physical and psychological; the difference between healthy stress and distress, with emphasis on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
C. Guidelines for a “master plan”, including realistic prevention strategies that work.
D. Intervention strategies for approaching a colleague that may be impaired.
2. Why lawyers and judges are at especially high risk to develop mental health and substance use disorders.
3. The free services that Lawyers Assistance Programs provide to lawyers, judges, their family members and law students.
4. The barriers that prevent lawyers and judges from seeking the help they need.
Spencer Fane LLP is proud to sponsor ACC Colorado’s annual family-friendly event as the Rockies take on the Arizona Diamondbacks at beautiful Coors Field! Enjoy an afternoon of baseball, fun and good eats including ball-park traditions like pizza, brats, peanuts, soft drinks and beer - all included in the ticket price. Our private “super suites” have plenty of room for the whole family to mill around and visit, or simply relax at high-top tables or in limited covered balcony seating to do some backseat umpiring.
ACC’s annual family-friendly event has VERY limited space available so don’t miss out and order your tickets today!
Attendance is limited to ACC Colorado Members and their families only.
ACC-Colorado and Pramata invite you to our guest at a virtual, interactive wine and chocolate pairing event on Thursday June 23rd at 6:30PM CT!
Experience the world of pairing wine with chocolate. Explore how chocolate compliments wines; how to properly taste chocolate; and techniques for savoring the two together in this exclusive tasting experience.
Join Delysia Chocolatier's owner and chocolatier, Nicole Patel, named 2022's Best Chocolatier in the Americas, as she leads us through this unique tasting event of handcrafted chocolate truffles.
You'll receive your own chocolate and wine tasting "kit" prior to the event so you can follow along with Nicole!
Please sign up by June 9th in order to receive your kit in time for the event.
"From the Ground Up: Building and Maintaining a Patent Portfolio Tailored to your Company’s Needs"
Overview:
Starting and maintaining a patent portfolio for your company is a daunting task, regardless the size of the company. Where do you begin? How do you ensure the intellectual property assets you are outlaying capital to acquire fit corporate objectives? This program addresses: getting ideas from your company’s thought leaders; identifying what ideas to protect and how best to protect them; how to continuously audit your patent portfolio; and how should in-house counsel interact with outside counsel to maximize value.
Noncompete, Nondisclosure or Misdemeanor?
The New Penalty Under C.R.S. 8-2-113 and Emerging Data Privacy Challenges
Overview:
This presentation will explore the implications of the recent change to C.R.S. § 8-2-113, which makes violation of the statute restricting non-competition agreements a class 2 misdemeanor. We will also review the current state of Colorado case law as well as dos and don'ts in crafting acceptable non-competes under the statutory requirements.
At the same time, certain restrictive covenants are becoming less and less optional.
New data privacy laws require that employees exposed to confidential customer data sign nondisclosure agreements. These agreements, however, may also implicate C.R.S. § 8-3-113. Business handling protected customer data will have to navigate their obligations under C.R.S. § 8-2-113 while also enforcing acceptable nondisclosure agreements under emerging data privacy laws, including the Colorado Privacy Act.
