Compliance and Ethics

Please join ACC Alberta and McCarthy Tétrault on Wednesday, Nov 19, for a Lunch and Learn on The exercise of contractual discretion: how to advise your business team during contract negotiation or re-negotiation

Brandon Kain, Partner, McCarthy Tétrault LLP, and author of Good Faith in Canadian Contract Law, and Robert Walker, Senior Legal Counsel, Projects & Supply Chain Management, Legal Affairs, Suncor Energy Services Inc, will explore the duty of good faith and the role it plays in the exercise of contractual discretion, as well as the practical guidance legal counsel can give their business counterparts throughout contract negotiation. 

Lyndsey Delamont, Partner, McCarthy Tétrault LLP, will moderate this discussion.

Lunch & Learn

Wednesday, Nov 19, 12:00 - 1:00 pm

McCarthy Tétrault

TD Canada Trust Tower

421 7 Ave SW Suite 4000

Calgary, AB T2P 4K9

Many of us were attracted to the legal profession because we care about people and want to help them. 

Attorneys hopefully recognize that, unlike many other professionals, their lives are already filled to the brim with anxiety and stress. The consequences of shrugging it off can be catastrophic. One of those consequences that we often hear about is burnout. 

And then there’s a special type of burnout called “secondary traumatic stress” or “compassion fatigue”. The ramifications of trauma and compassion fatigue aren’t discussed as frequently as those of stress and burnout thus, for many attorneys, they are topics in need of attention. 

Secondary or vicarious trauma can be the cumulative effect of listening to a client or witness relay stressful, often graphic, stories and experiences. Those who experience compassion fatigue tend to take on the pain, suffering and burdens of the people they are helping. It is an exhaustion that is felt physically, emotionally, or mentally and can affect numerous areas of your life, often leaving you feeling numb. 

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, burnout, trauma and compassion fatigue. 
2. The free services that Lawyers Assistance Programs provide to lawyers, judges, their family members and law students. 
3. A close look at what barriers exist that prevent lawyers and judges from seeking the help they need will be provided. 
4. The role that education plays in breaking the stigma and fear associated with addiction and mental illness in the legal profession. 5. How best to approach the impaired individual.

This program offers practical guidance for legal professionals navigating complex ethical and professional challenges. The first session will focus on the ethics of settlement negotiations, examining the boundaries of competence, candor, and truthfulness, and how AI tools factor into modern practice. The second session will address attorney–client privilege in the workplace, especially for in-house counsel managing overlapping legal, HR, and business responsibilities. Together, they provide actionable insights for maintaining ethical integrity and protecting privileged communications in high-stakes legal environments.

AGENDA
1:30pm - 2:00pm        Registration
2:00pm                         Welcome and Introductions 
2:05pm - 3:35pm        The Ethics of Settlement Negotiations 
3:35pm - 3:45pm        Break
3:45pm - 4:45pm        Navigating Attorney-Client Privilege in the Modern Workplace: The In-House Counsel Edition 
4:45pm - 6:00pm        Networking Reception 

LOCATION
Lockkeeper’s
8001 Rockside Road
Valley View, OH 44125

PARKING
Free onsite parking is available.

CREDITS
2.5 CLE (This course has been approved by the Ohio Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 2.5 total ethics CLE hours)

SPEAKERS
Fisher Phillips
Bob Dezort, Partner
Kirsten Mooney, Associate
Bonnie Kristan, Partner

In-house Counsel
Adrienne Stemen, Swagelok

Note: At the Northeast Ohio (ACC NEO) chapter level, event sponsors/hosts are provided the name, title, and company of all attendees. ACC NEO never provides or sells member emails, phone numbers, or addresses to sponsors or any other external audiences.

Attendees must abide by ACC NEO's Event Code of Conduct.

QUESTIONS
Contact neoh@accglobal.com

With increasing regulatory scrutiny and heightened public awareness around data protection, privacy compliance has become a critical responsibility for organizations operating in Hong Kong. This presentation offers in-house legal teams a practical and strategic overview of key privacy issues, including compliance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO), developments in global privacy regulations, and emerging risks in data governance.

In addition to covering legal and regulatory frameworks, the session will emphasize the vital role of in-house counsel in promoting a culture of privacy within their organizations. This includes the need to develop and implement effective staff training programs that ensure employees understand their responsibilities when handling personal data.
Participants will explore recent enforcement actions by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD), cross-border data transfer risks, and the impact of emerging technologies such as AI and biometric systems.

The presentation will provide actionable guidance on policy development, breach response, employee awareness, and ongoing compliance management—equipping legal teams to proactively safeguard their organization's reputation and regulatory standing.

Presented by:

Victor Ding
General Counsel
CLPe

Adrian Phoon
Head of Content
GRC Solutions

ACC Houston Mini MBA Program
October 29, 2025 | 10 am - 5 pm | Foley & Lardner
3.00 Hours CLE (TX) and includes 1.00 Hours Ethics Credits

Join us for a full-day MBA program designed with in-house counsel in mind. During the Mini MBA, our presenters will cover subjects that will assist you in your day-to-day including an in-depth look at principles of accounting, internal investigations and their impact to the reputation and operational continuity of your company, and core ethical dilemmas that in-house counsel face while navigating complex corporate environments.

Covers immediate actions to take upon receiving a Civil Investigative Demand (CID), assessing its scope, and assembling the right internal and external response teams.

Covers immediate actions to take upon receiving a Civil Investigative Demand (CID), assessing its scope, and assembling the right internal and external response teams.

Covers immediate actions to take upon receiving a Civil Investigative Demand (CID), assessing its scope, and assembling the right internal and external response teams.