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The damages considerations of a patent lawsuit—the potential upsides and risk exposures—influence litigation strategies at every stage. This presentation will discuss the lifecycle of a patent case, viewed through the lens of practical opportunities to evaluate risk and reward, as well pivotal moments in litigation to consider pretrial resolution.

This program will cover common pricing disputes that arise among businesses and their customers and suppliers during an inflationary economy. The topics discussed will include common arguments made by both customers and suppliers in pricing disputes, as well steps businesses can take at the contract negotiation and management stage to make sure they are well-positioned in the event of a pricing dispute.

ACC Southern California will be participating in the Justin Rudd Community Action Team Beach Cleanup to help create a clean and safe place for residents, visitors and aquatic wildlife – just in time for summer! As co-sponsors, the day has been designated as Association of Corporate Counsel Southern California Day along with Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP. 

All ages – as well as dogs (at neighboring Rosie’s Dog Beach) - are welcome. So please feel free to bring your family and friends (human as well as canine) to volunteer with us! Meet at the ACC canopy, and feel free to stay longer to relax at the beach following our brunch. 

Trash bags, gloves, complimentary all-day beachfront parking (kiosk code is JUS0615), and prizes will be provided. Students will receive a one-hour volunteer service credit for their participation and Scouts can receive credit toward merit badges. 

BONUS ACTIVITY: For those interested in singing their heart out, a National Anthem Singing Contest will be held after the cleanup! Contestants may sign up at the event. 

Please wear your ACC-SoCal shirts so we can easily locate you for our group photos and photos in action. If you don’t yet have an ACC-SoCal shirt, they will be provided to members at the event. Please register as soon as possible so that we know how many shirts to have available. 

Sleep is the cornerstone of our health. In appointments where we discuss some facet of our health, we often get the question, "and how are you sleeping"? Our mental, emotional, and physical health all hinge on sleep. In a society that is overworked and under rested many believe that sacrificing sleep will make us more productive. In reality sacrificing sleep accomplishes the opposite. How can busy attorneys get quality sleep without sacrificing our productivity?

We will discuss small habit changes from circadian rhythms to room makeovers that can immediately improve your sleep quality. Choose which habits will work best for your practice of law, your lifestyle, and your health goals and start sleeping better.

All in-house counsel are invited to participate in 5 hours of virtual California CLE programming, lunch delivery across the U.S. and more! 
Discover new and timely legal updates pertaining to all things privacy.

TUESDAY / MAY 21 2024 - Privacy Summit Mixer (In Person) - Register Here

WEDNESDAY / MAY 22 2024 - Privacy Summit (Virtual)  - Register Here

AGENDA

8:30AM - 9:30AM I Eversheds Sutherland
Cybersecurity Readiness & Response

During this interactive scenario-based session, we will cover incident preparedness, including information on how to prepare for the new SEC cyber disclosure requirements and guidelines for the preservation of privilege during incident response activities.

Panelists:
Michael Bahar, Partner & Co-Lead of Global Cybersecurity and Data Privacy, Eversheds Sutherland
Jennifer Martin, Senior Privacy & Cybersecurity Counsel, Postman

9:45am-10:45am I Finnegan
Staying Abreast of U.S. Privacy Requirements

This session will provide an overview of the requirements across the many US State laws, how they are different and what they have in common, what effect they have on our businesses (e.g., ability to advertise, do-not-sell data issues, individual rights, etc.), with practical tips on how companies can streamline compliance.

Panelists:
Lynn Parker Dupree, Partner, Finnegan
Sheila Pham, Director, Legal - Privacy, RingCentral
Gauri Manglik, Deputy General Counsel, GoFundMe

11:00am-Noon I Exterro
Global Privacy & Cyber Law Trends: 
How Data Management Practices Can Help Meet The Challenges of a Fragmented Global Landscape

The panel will provide an overview of recent legal developments on privacy, AI and cyber around the world, and describe related trends and implications. It will then provide practical tips and guidance on how your data management practices can help address a multitude of requirements around the world in an effective way.

Panelists:
Maggie Ledbetter, Director of Client Implementation, Exterro
Justine Phillips, Partner, Baker & MacKenzie
Cynthia Cole, Partner, Baker & MacKenzie
Christine McGrath, Senior Corporate Counsel - Privacy, Autodesk
Dawn Maruna, Managing Senior Counsel - Privacy, Palo Alto Networks

Noon - Lunch Delivery (Must order in advance with link provided)

12:30pm-1:30pm I Farella Braun + Martel
AI and Privacy: What Every Company Needs To Do Today

This session will introduce the basics of AI governance, such as ownership, cross-functional coordination, policies, and reporting to the board. We will walk through the NIST AI Risk Management Framework, and discuss implications and best practices when using AI for HR and recruiting purposes. We will review how existing privacy laws apply to AI (e.g., laws concerning profiling, automated decision-making, and opt out).  We will also address privacy implications of existing and anticipated employment legislation seeking to mitigate potential bias caused by the use of AI in employment decisions. Finally, we will introduce some of the risks associated with AI and what companies can do to protect themselves.

Panelists:
Sushila Chanana, Partner, Farella Braun + Martel
Benjamin R. Buchwalter, Special Counsel, Farella Braun + Martel
Sunny Seon Kang, Global Privacy Counsel, AI & Data, Visa
Amanda Katzenstein, Corporate Counsel, Salesforce

1:45pm-2:45pm I Keker, Van Nest & Peters
Navigating the Privacy Minefield: Litigation Trends and Case Strategy

This session will cover an overview of U.S. privacy litigation trends, claims asserted in the U.S. and California, key defenses, and practical takeaways. The session will also include information on potential litigation prevention strategy with suggestions for measures that in-house counsel can take to try to avoid litigation from happening, e.g., terms to include in EULAs, terms of services, arbitration clauses, other agreements or templates, and policies.

Panelists:
Ben Berkowitz, Partner, Keker, Van Nest & Peters
Tom Gorman, Partner, Keker, Van Nest & Peters
Christina Lee, Partner, Keker, Van Nest & Peters
Danielle C. Pierre, Litigation Counsel,  Google

Thank you to our Sponsors!

With four generations of professionals in the workplace today, each group, shaped by unique experiences and trends, has its own general preferences, priorities, and needs. In this presentation from Robert Half, you’ll gain valuable insights into the dynamics of today’s workforce and understand how these factors impact managers’ strategies in hiring, motivating, and retaining skilled professionals across different generations.

*Heavy appetizers and drinks will be provided

*Photographer will be onsite for complimentary headshots

Akil Hirani, Managing Partner of Majmudar & Partners, a leading law firm in India, will provide helpful tips on points important to keep in mind when it comes to hiring (and terminations) in India, protecting IP rights, data privacy, compliance with India governance rules and what's next in the burgeoning AI space.

Speaker:

Akil Hirani, Managing Partner and Head of Transactions, Majmudar & Partners