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4:00 - 4:30 pm - Overview of top legal challenges facing nonprofits today 4:30 - 6:00 pm - Assessment and one-on-one consultations 6:00 - 7:00 pm – Reception
Sheppard Mullin and the ACC San Diego are proud to partner with San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program (SDVLP), and the University of San Diego’s Nonprofit Institute to host a free legal compliance clinic for local nonprofit organizations.
Attorneys are needed to meet in teams with nonprofit clients and walk them through SDVLP’s Nonprofit Compliance Assessment Tool—a checklist that helps nonprofit organizations issue spot and navigate the complex landscape of state and federal regulations. No subject matter expertise is required, and a one-hour CLE training will be provided to all volunteers prior to the clinic. This is your chance to use your legal skills to empower San Diego nonprofits, helping them build a stronger, more secure future for their vital missions.
It is recommended to participate in the CLE training - November 3rd at 12:00 pm - before attending the legal compliance clinic. The training will be available via Zoom or in-person and lunch will be served for those who are able to attend in person. For anyone who is not able to attend the training on November 3rd, the recording of the training will be made available in advance of the clinic.
You’re Invited – Cultivating Resilience in Challenging Times
Join us at Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica on October 29 for an engaging program on resilience and well-being.
Moderated by Mintz Special Counsel Nada Shamonki, our distinguished panel will explore what resilience means and why it matters, the shared responsibilities of organizations and individuals, and practical tools such as mindfulness and breathwork. Attendees will also be invited in a guided breath practice and have a chance to reflect and share insights.
Our distinguished panelists include:
Jill Kalliomaa, General Legal Counsel and Well-Being Advocate
Laurie Cappello, Mindfulness In Law Society Executive Director & New England Chapter Co-Chair
Join us for an engaging evening on resilience starting with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres before the panel and stay for cocktails and dessert afterward. It’s a great chance to meet our guest speakers, exchange ideas and connect with fellow professionals. We can’t wait to welcome you to an inspiring event.
In today’s volatile market, distressed loans are no longer edge cases—they’re strategic inflection points. This one-hour webinar will equip corporate general counsels with practical insights into managing distressed debt scenarios from both borrower and lender perspectives.
Panelists will explore best practices for restructuring, negotiating protections, preserving relationships, and mitigating legal and reputational risk.
Key takeaways include:
Early warning signs and triggers for loan distress
Tactical approaches to restructuring and workout negotiations
Legal considerations for covenant breaches and enforcement
Communication strategies between borrowers, lenders, and stakeholder
This webinar explores common assignment and subletting “traps” in commercial leases from the tenant’s perspective and offers practical strategies to address them. While landlords seek control over who occupies their property, tenants need flexibility to adapt to changing business needs. Poorly drafted assignment and subletting provisions often create hidden liabilities, restrictions, and unexpected costs.
In this webinar, experienced attorneys will share real-world examples of common pitfalls and provide practical solutions to help participants minimize risk, negotiate stronger protections, and preserve lease value.
Employee transitions, whether onboarding new hires or managing departures, pose some of the most significant risks in trade secret law. From the inadvertent loss or misuse of valuable company information to potential claims of misappropriation by competitors, these moments demand careful attention from in-house counsel.
This program will provide practical guidance on:
Protecting your company’s own trade secrets during employee exits
Mitigating risks of being accused of trade secret theft when bringing on new hires
Key considerations and compliance best practices when navigating employee transitions
An overview of core trade secret law developments every in-house lawyer should know
Laura Smolowe, partner with Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, will share actionable tips and real-world insights to help in-house lawyers minimize risk and safeguard company assets in these sensitive moments.
Join Procopio for a deep dive on California’s newly passed Automated Decision Making Technology (ADMT) regulations under the CCPA, recently finalized by the California Privacy Protection Agency.
This session will break down the finalized ADMT regulations, including mandatory pre-use notices, consumer opt-outs, and transparency requirements. You will walk away with a step-by-step compliance roadmap, including conducting risk assessments and updating internal policies. If your business uses automated tools to make decisions on employment, healthcare, or to profile individuals, this session will give you the foundation to act now and mitigate risk in advance of the enforcement deadline.
You won’t want to miss this timely and engaging presentation! A networking reception with hosted beer, wine and hors d'oeuvres will immediately follow the program.
As we move into the latter part of the year, the policy agenda of the second Trump Administration continues to reshape key areas of the business and legal environment. We welcome you to join Seyfarth attorneys as they unpack key developments on the following topics:
·Impact of Tariffs · Effect on Corporate Transactions · Agency Involvement and Union Activity ·Trends Affecting Real Estate Deals
The event will take place at our Los Angeles - Downtown office. The discussion will be bookended by two meet-and-greet sessions, and lunch will be provided.
