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Program: 5:00 - 6:00 pm | Networking Reception: 6:00 - 7:00 pm

Recent Developments and What to Expect in 2024

Panelists will discuss:

  • Recent data privacy and security legislative and enforcement developments, how new comprehensive health information privacy laws will affect businesses, and look ahead to what regulators and legislators will be doing in 2024.
  • Strategies to increase chances that defense fees from company litigation are fully reimbursed by insurers, and to protect sensitive information developed during the defense of litigation that could be used by the insurer or underlying plaintiff to increase company exposure.

 (1 MCLE credit)

Presented by Blank Rome

A 45-minute, high intensity, synchronized, cardio experience on the bike. MOXI3 Coaches lead music-driven workouts that take you out of your comfort zone and into next-level wellness for the body, mind and spirit.  

Join us for lunch at Mortons! Choice of Soup/Salad, choice of main course (steak, chicken, pork chop), trio of desserts. Mortons in Santa Ana. Free parking.

11:30am for check-in and networking

12pm – Program and lunch starts PROMPTLY

1:15pm – Program ends PROMPTLY (Dessert can be eaten or it can be packed to take to the office and share with others)

Gold Sponsor Steven Brower (Brower Law Group), known within ACC-SoCal for his firm’s informative and enjoyable CLE lunch presentations at Mortons, will be presenting recent war stories about persuading insurance companies to pay claims (sometimes involving litigation, sometimes not). He will also be including some war stories about the use of AI in legal practice, and some tips for transactional lawyers to avoid litigation.

Join us for the ACC SFBA’s biggest event of the year! A full day of CLE topics focused on contracts, transactions, and related case law & All That Jazz.  The event will feature:

✯ 6 hrs. CA CLE programs ✯

✯ Opportunities to connect with members & sponsors ✯

✯ Networking breakfast and lunch ✯

✯ Cocktail reception ✯

✯ Chance to win business card draw prizes ✯

 

AGENDA

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Networking Breakfast, Sponsored by Transperfect

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM The Supreme Court Struck Down College Race-based Student Admission Policies: Are Employer DE&I Programs Next?, Presented by Cozen O'Connor (BIAS CLE)

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM In Perfect Harmony: Avoiding Legal Missteps When Acquiring Companies, Presented by Baker McKenzie

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Fiduciary Duties of Directors in M&A Transactions, Presented by Eversheds Sutherland

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM Lunch, Sponsored by Thomson Reuters

12:45 PM - 1:45 PM There’ll Be Some Changes Made: Impact of the Upcoming EU AI Act, Presented by Simmons & Simmons

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM A New Red Scare – The Ins and Outs of the Federal Government’s New Program to Regulate Outbound Investment in China, Presented by Greenberg Traurig

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM Problematic Provisions in Employee Agreements, Presented by Cozen O'Connor

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM Networking Reception 

Sponsored by Eversheds Sutherland

You’re invited to an evening of wine, hors d’oeuvres, and games, sponsored by Eversheds Sutherland.  Put your bocce ball skills to the test and see if you come out on top in our bocce ball tournament.  Join us in an evening of games & fun in the beautiful, elegant lounge at the San Francisco Wine Society.

Register now to secure your spot.

Historically, the Indian judiciary has been perceived as a tardy jurisdiction, primarily, due to lengthy trials and inordinate delays caused to enforce foreign judgements and awards. In the past few years both, the Indian legislature and judiciary has taken few initiatives to uplift the sentiment of foreign investors / litigants. Few legislative amendments coupled with some landmark cases have been effective and helpful in expediting enforcement actions in Indian courts. Nevertheless, it is imperative for a foreign entity to adopt an impeccable legal strategy when it comes to enforcement of foreign judgements and awards in India. The speaker will discuss these legal strategies.

Speaker:

Neerav Merchant, Partner & Head of Disputes, Majmudar & Partners

7:30 - 8:00 am Registration/Breakfast
8:00 - 9:00 am Program

Everyone has become aware of the amazing things that generative AI can do and employees are using these tools across all industries. Companies need to develop policies to effectively manage the legal risks that can result from such use.

Developing an effective policy starts with understanding the legal issues that can result from using generative AI and features of the various tools that are available to minimize legal risks and then developing a policy that addresses the legal issues relevant to your company.

During this session, you will learn about:

  • The unique legal issues with generative AI, including the lack of copyright protection, IP infringement, loss of trade secrets, data and biometric privacy issues and more

  • Managing legal risks with AI code generators that your developers are using

  • Lawsuits and enforcement actions that have been filed and how to prevent from becoming the next target

  • Why you need a company policy on the use of AI and what it should include

  • Why you need a policy on training AI models and what it should include

 

 

Discover the power of diversity on corporate boards! While research underscores the role of board diversity in boosting profitability and productivity, there's a persistent underrepresentation of women, especially Black women and women of color, on corporate boards. Despite legislative efforts to bridge the gender gap, progress has been slow. At this event, our panelists will delve into key topics, including finding board opportunities, the essentials of board service, questions to ask when considering a board position, identifying the right board fit, effective self-promotion, and the role of male allies in advancing women to leadership roles.
 
You will not want to miss what is sure to be an enlightening discussion and a chance to mingle with our guest speakers and other professionals over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
 
We look forward to seeing you at this exciting event!

Healthy lawyers are more effective lawyers.  Promoting mental health on an individual and institutional basis can enhance productivity, motivation, retention, as well as reducing absenteeism, turnover, and the risk of legal malpractice. While some stress may be inherent in the legal profession, strategies to manage stress are not only helpful, but also necessary to our competence in the legal field in the long term.  In this presentation, we will discuss studies regarding lawyer wellbeing, how stress affects lawyer competence, why lawyers are prone to stress-induced disease, and strategies to improve well-being.

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