Compliance and Ethics

Robinson Bradshaw attorneys Akya Rice and Fitz Barringer will review the principles governing attorney-client privilege with a special focus on issues relevant to in-house legal departments. Topics include understanding the attorney-client relationship in the organizational context, considering what protections must be in place for a communication to qualify as privileged, examining how the privilege works when in-house counsel have business and legal responsibilities, and waiver issues. The program also includes practice pointers for in-house counsel looking to understand and protect the attorney-client privilege within their organizations.

Registration: 3:30 - 4pm

CLE: 4 - 5pm

Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres: 5 - 6pm

Parking: The entrance to the 101 North Tryon parking garage is at 120 N. Church St. between Fifth and Trade streets, indicated by a black sign on the left. Once you have parked, take the garage elevator to the lobby level, where you can access elevators across the lobby to Floor 19. Please use the elevator bank on the far right, directly across from the security desk. Robinson Bradshaw's receptionist will validate your parking.

EVENT POSTPONED / NEW DATE TBA

Please note that the event has been postponed, with a new date TBA. We apologize for the inconvenience.

“Using the Force in Every Day Ethical Issues”

In-house counsel are facing new and unique ethical challenges arising from a rapidly changing business and technology environment. This program focuses on technology and in-house counsel’s ethical responsibilities surrounding agreements, compliance and data.  The program will include a review of relevant ABA model rules and other ABA and Colorado guidance.  Afterwards, panelists will discuss realistic scenarios touching on technology that in-house all while operating within our ethical obligations.

Speakers:

Shawn Cheadle, General Counsel, Lockheed Martin Space Operations

Helena Ledic, Associate General Counsel and Director of Client Relations, CSC

Foster Sayers, Corporate Counsel, Vertafore

Megan Zatz, Deputy General Counsel, Children's Hospital Colorado

Did you know that the U.S. enforcement agencies imposed nearly $11 billion in fines against U.S. and foreign companies that violated anti-bribery laws? In some of these cases, employees don’t recognize certain activities as improper and end up violating the laws without even knowing it. That’s why ACC is hosting this must-attend Webcast, where you ‘ll obtain the foundational knowledge needed to mitigate bribery and corruption risks that can harm your company’s reputation, incur steep financial costs—and may result in the imprisonment of your colleagues. First, this program provides a basic background of foreign and domestic anti-bribery statutes as currently interpreted by case law and the U.S. Department of Justice guidance. Second, you’ll learn about the potential red flags and risk-ranking measures that in-house counsel can use to focus on key areas. Finally, you’ll receive resources for addressing a due-diligence or enforcement inquiry.

This panel will feature the following speakers:

Cristal Lambert (Bio) Corporate Counsel – Litigation Bed Bath & Beyond

Jennifer Beidel (Bio) Co-chair, White Collar and Government Enforcement Practice Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr

Joe Valenti (Bio) White-collar Defense Lawyer Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr

CLE/CPD CREDIT PROVIDED BY ACC:

US: Alabama, *Alaska, Arkansas *Arizona, *California, *Connecticut, *District of Columbia, Delaware, Georgia, *Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, *Maryland, *Massachusetts, *Michigan, Missouri, Minnesota, *Montana, *New Hampshire, *New Jersey, New Mexico, *New York, *North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, *South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Washington.

Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, *Manitoba, Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, NW Territories, Ontario (for Ethics credit), Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Yukon

*Indicates that CLE/CPD credit is available by virtue of reciprocity with another jurisdiction. Learn more about reciprocity 

CLE/CPD AVAILABLE TO ATTENDEES VIA SELF-FILING:

US: Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Utah, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

CLE/CPD CREDIT NOT AVAILABLE:

US: Virginia

Canada: New Brunswick, Nunavut, Saskatchewan

Did you know that the U.S. enforcement agencies imposed nearly $11 billion in fines against U.S. and foreign companies that violated anti-bribery laws? In some of these cases, employees don’t recognize certain activities as improper and end up violating the laws without even knowing it. That’s why ACC is hosting this must-attend Webcast, where you ‘ll obtain the foundational knowledge needed to mitigate bribery and corruption risks that can harm your company’s reputation, incur steep financial costs—and may result in the imprisonment of your colleagues. First, this program provides a basic background of foreign and domestic anti-bribery statutes as currently interpreted by case law and the U.S. Department of Justice guidance. Second, you’ll learn about the potential red flags and risk-ranking measures that in-house counsel can use to focus on key areas. Finally, you’ll receive resources for addressing a due-diligence or enforcement inquiry.

This panel will feature the following speakers:

Cristal Lambert (Bio) Corporate Counsel – Litigation Bed Bath & Beyond

Jennifer Beidel (Bio) Co-chair, White Collar and Government Enforcement Practice Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr

Joe Valenti (Bio) White-collar Defense Lawyer Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr

CLE/CPD CREDIT PROVIDED BY ACC:

US: Alabama, *Alaska, Arkansas *Arizona, *California, *Connecticut, *District of Columbia, Delaware, Georgia, *Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, *Maryland, *Massachusetts, *Michigan, Missouri, Minnesota, *Montana, *New Hampshire, *New Jersey, New Mexico, *New York, *North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, *South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Washington.

Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, *Manitoba, Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, NW Territories, Ontario (for Ethics credit), Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Yukon

*Indicates that CLE/CPD credit is available by virtue of reciprocity with another jurisdiction. Learn more about reciprocity 

CLE/CPD AVAILABLE TO ATTENDEES VIA SELF-FILING:

US: Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Utah, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

CLE/CPD CREDIT NOT AVAILABLE:

US: Virginia

Canada: New Brunswick, Nunavut, Saskatchewan

This program will focus on the corporate value of regularly conducting independent third party assessments of existing compliance programs and associated risk mitigation strategies.  Even the most robust and sophisticated compliance programs can benefit from regular independent assessments which, in addition to regulatory compliance checks, are designed to align your existing compliance program with the constantly evolving governance standards, benchmarking and changes to your business.  We will discuss the importance of such regular independent evaluation and benchmarking, as well as recent trends emerging due in part to the robust M&A market, pandemic environment, and heightened focus on ESG. 

This program will also focus on the proper reporting and implementation of such independent assessment findings within your corporate structure, taking into account the fiduciary duties and oversight of the Board of Directors, and expectations and roles of the compliance officer, senior management and office of general counsel.

The United States sanctions and export control response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine has created a rapidly changing regulatory environment. These changes are requiring swift adjustments by U.S. companies and their foreign sister companies to stay in compliance with U.S. law as well as similar legal changes made by NATO and other allied countries. While some of the changes will be obvious, if the U.S. government uses legal templates from the past, many will result in costly surprises and legal challenges for inattentive businesses. 

Please join our Miles and Stockbridge team as they share insights on the latest developments and recommendations to help you assess your commercial and supply chain exposure, reduce your risk through proactive contract language, and minimize any legal jeopardy in this fast-changing situation.