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The immigration landscape is evolving fast, with new regulations, stepped-up enforcement, and greater scrutiny on employers.  Staying compliant is more important than ever.  Join Fisher Phillips attorneys, Geoff Forney and Marko Maglich, for a practical discussion on the latest business-critical immigration updates.  They’ll break down the key changes, what they mean for employers and strategies to navigate compliance challenges with confidence.

What You’ll Learn:

  • H-1B Rule Changes – How the latest updates impact employers and what to expect from enforcement agencies;
  • FDNS Site Visits – How to prepare for unannounced fraud audits, even at remote work locations;
  • I-9 Audits – The biggest (and costliest) mistakes employers make and how to avoid them;
  • M&A Immigration Pitfalls – Key risks for corporate counsel in restructurings, contract drafting, and due diligence;
  • H-1B Denials & Agency Challenges – The latest trends in agency pushback and how to strengthen your petitions;
  • Litigation Options – When challenging the government in court makes sense and how to build a strong case.

This session is designed for in-house counsel and anyone responsible for immigration compliance in their organization.  You’ll leave with a clear understanding of what’s changing, how to prepare, and proactive steps to reduce risk.  Don’t wait for until an audit or enforcement action catches you off guard – get ahead of the curve and ensure your organization is prepared.

Register below.  Participants will receive login credentials prior to the webinar.


CLE:  Fisher Phillips will seek CLE approval as allowed by those jurisdictions.  In certain instances, some programs may not be awarded CLE credit because of content, delivery, or jurisdictional restrictions.

In the aftermath of a historic presidential election, in-house counsel must navigate the rapidly shifting business and regulatory landscape of the second term of the Trump administration. This insightful session examines some of the key activities, policies, and implications from the critical first 100 days. Panelists will share how the Trump administration’s efforts in the past few months have impacted DEI, employment practices, trade policy and supply chain, anti-bribery compliance, the USPTO, IP enforcement, ESG, energy, and more. Attendees will gain a greater understanding of the evolving legal and compliance challenges facing organizations and how to guide their companies in this dynamic environment.

Generously sponsored by Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP  and the Intellectual Property Network

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Local and geopolitical developments in recent months have driven significant changes and created consequences for global businesses. From the flurry of measures enacted by the new U.S. administration and growing tensions between the U.S. and China, to increased government scrutiny on data transfers, foreign investments and interests, legal, reputational, and other operational risks are increasingly converging.

In-house counsel must understand and navigate these risks for their companies, including by ensuring that legal and compliance programs can withstand potential threats, and leading a strategic response effectively. Join us for this Webcast covering global and regional developments in APAC, their implications on companies operating in the region, and offering tailored strategies on how in-house counsel can best position themselves to support their businesses through these unpredictable times.

Generously brought to you by ACC Singapore

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In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, traditional records retention schedules are no longer sufficient. As organizations face increasing recordkeeping requirements, emerging privacy rules, and the need to embrace AI, retention policies must evolve from a “check-the-box” task into a strategic policy that drives compliance, eliminates data minimization conflicts, and enhances productivity. Join Kaye Cyrus, Director of Legal and Compliance at Office Practicum, and Mark Diamond and Tom Mighell from Contoural, for this insightful Webcast to learn how to create a modern, compliant, and easier-to-execute records retention schedule. 

Key Takeaways: 

• Understand the elements of a modern schedule: Integrate compliance, privacy, and business value into your records retention policy. 
• Resolve data minimization and recordkeeping conflicts: Resolve potential conflicts between retention rules and privacy data minimization mandates. 
• Enable automation: Design a schedule that supports automated classification and disposition for improved efficiency. 
• Foster AI Alignment: Learn how a schedule can either help or hurt compliant use of generative AI. 
• Build consensus: Learn strategies to align business groups on what information to retain, how long to keep it, and what can and should be defensibly deleted. 

 Generously sponsored by Contoural and theInformation Governance Network   

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Foley & Lardner LLP
4 pages

As Trump seeks to raise U.S. tariffs (which currently tend to be among the lowest worldwide), manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and other companies that frequently import (“importers”) must determine the best strategy to deal with the resulting uncertainties.

This article discusses 6 steps to manage tariff risks in a trade war.

Resource Details
Region: Global, United States
Foley & Lardner LLP
19 pages

The focus on tariffs by the Trump administration presents significant risks for frequent importers. This in-depth white paper discusses strategies for managing risks during a trade war.

Resource Details
Region: Global, United States
Kayleigh Keilty (Saul Ewing)
1 pages

Federal antitrust laws safeguard competition by prohibiting anti-competitive practices that harm consumers, restrict market access, or stifle innovation. Ensuring compliance is crucial to avoiding substantial legal, financial, and reputational risks.

This tip sheet outlines best practices to help your organization navigate antitrust regulations and promote fair and ethical business conduct.

Annual Ethics Strike Back Lunch & CLE:

Navigating the Peaks of In-House Legal Ethics
 

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

One (1) Ethics CLE Credit pending!

Maggiano's Resataurant

7401 S Clinton St, Englewood, CO 80112

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$20 Members | $30 Non-Members

Navigating the Peaks of In-House Legal Ethics

In-house counsel continue to face ethical challenges which are intensified by the current unpredictable and turbulent business landscape.  Join us for an engaging discussion focused on ethical responsibilities and obligations for in-house counsel.  Navigating the Peaks of In-House Legal Ethics will include an examination of relevant ABA model ethics rules and other ABA guidance.  The panel will then consider realistic scenarios including AI, privilege, “legal versus business advice”, confidentiality, and communications with opposing parties that in-house counsel face and how ethical rules impact those circumstances.  

After attending the session, attendees will have a better understanding of the following:

~The tension between legal and business advice and protecting privilege when considering Model Rules 1.13 and 2.1

~Model Rule 1.1 competence requirements and generative AI  

~Communication concerns with other parties under Model Rule 4.2 

             Bring your appetite and join CSC and ACC Colorado for this informative and hearty annual luncheon!

PANELISTS

Helena Ledic

Helena Ledic, Associate General Counsel, CSC Global

Helena Ledic is an Associate General Counsel with CSC, based in Chicago. Helena is a corporate attorney advising senior management, multi-national corporations and law firms on business, legal, strategy and technology matters. Helena is the immediate past chair of the Association of Corporate Counsel’s Corporate and Securities Network and is a regular ACC panelist on topics involving legal ethics, SaaS, and security and non-disclosure agreements including speaking at the ACC Annual Meeting. She is also a board member of ACC Chicago.  She is a frequent guest speaker at law firms and paralegal organizations on best practices regarding corporate and financial filings.  She is a graduate of Loyola University of Chicago School of Law and is licensed in Illinois.

Jeffrey Brown,

Jeff Brown manages a team of legal and privacy professionals responsible for TELUS Digital's global privacy, global data governance, AI governance, and anti-bribery and corruption programs, as well as providing public-company Board and C-suite counsel for real estate matters and strategic deals. Jeff Chairs the TI (U.S.) Retirement Savings Plan Committee and acts as a director on several subsidiary boards. Jeff holds certifications in privacy from the International Association of Privacy Professionals, and previously held certification as a corporate governance professional from the Society for Corporate Governance.Prior to his current role, Jeff held leadership positions with TTEC, HP, EDS, and law firm roles with Lathrop & Gage, Dickinson Wright, and Winston & Strawn. Jeff is a member of the Association of Corporate Counsel Colorado Board of Directors, and volunteers with The Friends of Red Rocks, and various charities focused on poverty alleviation. Jeff holds a JD from the University of Michigan Law School and studied at the Ross School of Business.

 

Lindsey Schultz, Senior Managing Counsel & Head of Global Privacy Governance, VISA

Lindsey Schultz is Senior Managing Counsel and Head of Global Privacy Governance at Visa. In her capacity in that role, Lindsey leads a team that oversees and advises on privacy risk assessments, privacy controls framework, data strategy, data subject rights, policies and standards, trainings, and other end-to-end governance work. She also advises on a variety of high priority areas such as consumer protection, digital products, AI, adtech, and digital marketing. Prior to joining Visa in 2020, Lindsey was with Western Union for over six years, where she last served as Counsel of Privacy Governance and Compliance. Lindsey earned her JD and MBA from Willamette University, and she graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor of Science in Advertising. Lindsey is also an investor in a venture fund focused on women founders in the healthcare, financial, and technology space. 

 

Mary Gritzmacher, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary, CoorsTek 

Mary Gritzmacher joined CoorsTek in March 2014 and has held positions in both the U.S. and for CoorsTek GmbH in Lauf, Germany, where she developed the Legal team’s presence in that region. Prior to joining CoorsTek Mary held roles as in-house counsel at Orica Mining Services and as a real estate, business, and finance attorney at various international law firms. Mary earned a law degree from Case Western Reserve University, School of Law in Cleveland, Ohio, and bachelor’s degrees in accounting and government at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. 

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