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Association of Corporate Counsel Colorado & Shook Presents: After Hours at the Denver Art Museum The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Colorado Chapter and Shook, Hardy & Bacon invite you to join us for an exclusive evening at the Denver Art Museum. Channah Norman, Co-Chair of Shook's Art Law Practice, will present a CLE on hot topics in art law followed by a private viewing of the new, upcoming exhibit Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak. About the Exhibit Wild Things Are Happening: The Art of Maurice Sendak is the first major retrospective of Sendak since his death in 2012, and the largest and most complete exhibition of one of the most celebrated and original artists of our time. Highlights include original work for Sendak’s most famous books: Where the Wild Things Are, In the Night Kitchen, and Outside Over There. Wednesday, October 16, 2024 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Denver Art Museum Hamilton Building, Atrium 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy Denver, CO 80204 Channah Norman Co-Chair, Art Law Practice Hot Topics in Art Law What is art law? The program will provide a broad overview of the issues and legal developments affecting the world of art and will highlight how these issues intersect with multiple types of industries and participants. You will also learn how art law intersects with in-house law departments and how you, too, may become involved in the art law practice. Topics covered will range from restitution and repatriation of stolen or looted art to copyright infringement, antitrust, art insurance, and commercial litigation. The program will also include a discussion of legal issues surrounding generative AI as it relates to art and product design. -------- Schedule of Events 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Check-in & Networking 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. CLE Presentation: Hot Topics in Art Law 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Reception & Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak Exhibit Viewing For any questions, contact events@shb.com.
In the lead-up to and certainly since the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard/UNC, employer DEI programs continue to face legal and public relations challenges. Organizations are suing, employees are suing, shareholders are suing, but employers continue to push their DEI measures forward. In this practical session, we will cover employer initiatives and risk mitigation strategies associated with everything from aspirational goals and the importance of data analytics, to diverse slate programs, to employee resource groups to internship programs. How are they being challenged, by whom, and what to do about it.
This Webcast will review the role and responsibilities of auditors in both financial statement audits and internal investigations, along with best practices for company counsel in working and communicating with auditors in those situations. The Webcast will be led by two accountants and two lawyers, all of whom have deep experience in issues related to auditing and investigation
The dual responsibility of acting as both legal adviser and business adviser can lead to a tangled web of ethical dilemmas. How do you balance the two? We'll unpack these complex moral considerations together. Bring your best anecdotes and a willingness to engage!
Join us on Thursday, October 24, 2024, for an insightful seminar on the nuances of ethical competence within New Hampshire’s professional conduct rules.
This program is an essential opportunity for in-house counsel to deepen their understanding of ethical responsibilities and stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly changing legal landscape. Don’t miss out on this chance to enhance your understanding of technological competence under the ethics rules.
Key Topics:
Technical Competence: Learn what in-house counsel must do to ensure they meet the technical competence requirements for their clients. Our speakers will provide practical advice and strategies to maintain and enhance your technical skills in an ever-evolving legal environment.
Organization as a Client: Understand the unique ethical obligations when representing an organization under the rules of professional conduct. Our professional rules require that a lawyer representing an organization address violations of legal obligations by those within or to the organization under certain circumstances. We will explore how to navigate these responsibilities, including when to refer matters to higher authorities within the organization and when a lawyer may reveal otherwise confidential information about the lawyer’s representation of the organization.
Practical Considerations: Gain valuable insights into the everyday ethical challenges faced by in-house counsel. Our experienced speakers will share real-world examples and practical solutions to help you uphold the highest ethical standards in your role.
AI Policies: As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into legal practice, the need for robust AI policies is gaining critical importance. Discover the ethical implications of AI in the legal field and learn how to develop and implement effective AI policies for your organization.
This in-person program will also provide a great networking opportunity to connect with your fellow in-house colleagues in New Hampshire!
ACC Houston Construction Practice Group CLE Ethics in Construction Contract Negotiations and Claims September 20, 2024 | 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm | Haywire
This session will discuss the ethical issues that arise in contract negotiations and the handling of claims. We will provide an overview of the common issues that arise during contract negotiation, claim notification, claim substantiation, negotiation, and trial/arbitration. The speakers will reference key provisions of the ABA Model Rules, relevant case law, and applicable statutes.
McGuireWoods invites you and your colleagues to join Tom Spahn for the annual Charlotte ethics program. This interactive discussion uses hypotheticals to highlight the dramatic effect that email, texts and other electronic communications can have on lawyers’ ethics duties.
The program follows the lifespan of an attorney-client relationship, examining the ethical implications of potential scenarios along the way:
Creation of the relationship
Ethical propriety of electronic communications with clients
Communications with adversaries
Dealing with third parties
Discovery
Jurors’ research and communications
Judges’ research and “friending” of lawyers
Termination of attorney-client relationships
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 2:30pm | Refreshments available 3pm | Presentation 5:15pm | Reception
