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.
Join us for this fun virtual networking session open to in-house counsel in Canada. Feel free to come as you are, bring a beverage of your choice, and be ready to chat and laugh with up to 6 peers in our breakout rooms.
Now more than ever companies struggle to manage an increasing abundance of records and information. Poor information management can lead to increased data breach risks, discovery inefficiencies, and even lost records. The consequences of information mismanagement are very real and include higher operating costs, fines and penalties, and reputational damage. Fortunately, many of these risks can be mitigated (and even prevented) through good information governance practices and developing a solid records retention schedule that supports defensible disposition.
Jennifer Chadband, JD, CRM, IGP, ECMP and Richard Surber, JD, CRM, IGP, lead the information governance consulting division at Zasio, a Boise-based records management software and consulting company. During this presentation, Jenn and Rick will walk you through the basics of information governance and the steps required to develop, implement, and maintain a robust records management policy and retention schedule in your organization.
President Biden recently issued Executive Orders and a directive to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) that requires many employers to implement mandatory Covid-19 vaccination policies for employees. The panel will provide insight on the new orders and directive for employees of federal contractors, employees of any companies with 100 or more employees, and employees in health care.
Ginny Woodfork, Attorney, Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP
Rayner Mangum, Attorney, Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP
Courtney Seely, VP, Global Legal Operations, Molson Coors
Join us for a virtual presentation where Renee Grant Bluechel (in-house counsel for Boeing), Dan Graham, and Lindsey Dunn (Perkins Coie LLP) explore best practices for maintaining attorney-client privilege over internal communications while avoiding common pitfalls that lead to extensive, expensive, and potentially embarrassing discovery of text messages, mobile apps, and other messaging platforms. They will help you better understand the differences in business communication and legal advice, how cell phone data can be used (and protected) in litigation, and emerging challenges with mobile apps and messaging platforms.
Lindsey Dunn, Commercial Litigation Attorney at Perkins Coie
Customers with Questionable Credit? Strategies and Tips to Mitigate Insolvency Risk
When contracting with a customer or tenant that has potential solvency issues, the risk of non-payment presents a real challenge. But beyond the concern of getting paid, bankruptcy hazards and other credit risks can also erupt several years into the future. This may come in the form of preferential or fraudulent transfer claims, actions to clawback assets, and difficulty with collection. Forward-thinking drafting and planning can help mitigate these risks. Stinson’s Lucas Schneider and Ryan Sugden will share high level strategies and practical tools that all companies should consider when doing business during difficult times.
Advance your contract negotiating skills by joining tech and financial services attorneys in a mock negotiation of Limitations of Liability clauses that range from typical to onerous. LOLs are no laughing matter. They appear in most software and vendor services contracts. It’s an important clause when something goes wrong, as it allocates in advance each party’s exposure and potential liability. This session informs attendees about the various considerations in negotiating such clauses, the tricky language to look for under state laws, and ancillary considerations such as indemnifications and choice of law. Discussion includes liability caps, damages limitations, interaction with indemnification, and illusory promises. The session will involve a mock negotiation of limitations of liability provisions to illustrate how to apply the instructional content.
Join ACC Colorado and Ogletree Deakins for a roof-deck reception followed by a CLE at the Ogletree office. The panel will provide insight on paid sick leave requests and accommodations, immigration remote work compliance, rules that will sunset as COVID-19 subsides, and emerging issues in an almost post-pandemic world.
In-house counsel are facing new and unique ethical challenges arising from a rapidly changing business and technology environment. This program focuses on the ethical issues presented by technology matters, including in-house counsel’s ethical responsibilities in technology contract negotiations and compliance. Panelists will review relevant Model Rules of Professional Conduct and other ABA directives and then discuss realistic scenarios featuring Artificial Intelligence, medical devices, data incidents and situations with business partners.
Corporate topics that will be discussed include: corporate organization and maintenance, contract best practices, data privacy protection and financing opportunities. Employment topics that will be discussed include: Affordable Care Act compliance, retention through benefits, TPA selection and incentive compensation pitfalls to avoid.
