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Join us for a high interactive Learning Lab led by Paula Pepin and Suzanne Mercier of Caravel Law.
In today’s rapidly evolving In-house Legal Landscape, the ability to tackle and prioritize transformation projects is paramount to any legal department’s success.
During this Learning lab, you will learn the skills to identify and prioritize projects that will drive meaningful change within your legal department.
Learning from both your facilitators and your peers, you will leave this workshop equipped with a practical framework crafted to help you guide your transformation journey from start to finish.
Agenda:
7:30 - 8:00 AM - Breakfast
8:00 - 9:30 AM - Workshop
This program qualifies for up to 1.5 hours of eligible educational activity or CPD credit under the mandatory education regime in British Columbia. This event is for in-house legal counsel only, others will not be permitted entry.
The Association of Corporate Counsel BC and Blakes are pleased to invite you to;
"Cocktails and Cases"
Enjoy tasty cocktails and canapés while learning about key case law developments presented by Blakes lawyers. The session will include updates on:
Corporate law
Securities law
Litigation law
Employment law
Before and after the presentation, you will have the chance to connect with fellow members of the in-house legal community in Blakes new office at The Stack.
Mediation is quickly becoming a leading avenue for resolving cases, given how impacted the Courts continue to be. Join Jonathan D. Andrews, one of the leading mediators in southern California, for a program that deals with 2023 trends and best practices for working with outside counsel as well as your mediator to achieve optimal outcomes. The presentation will include tips on selecting the right mediator for your case, ethical negotiating, dealing with “power moves” by opposing counsel, and exploring non-monetary incentives to create more resolution options.
Best Practices for Drafting Transactional Documents and Overview of New Rule of Professional Conduct 8.3 on Reporting other Attorneys’ Misconduct to the State Bar
In this webinar, Jason Jones and Alexia Camperi will discuss best practices for drafting transactional legal documents, with a special emphasis on working seamlessly with non-lawyer business teams within your companies. They will also address the impact of new Rule 8.3 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct, which addresses a lawyer’s duty to report the misconduct of another, and its potential impact on in-house and transactional attorneys.
Why You Should Attend
Drafting transactional legal documents and managing client expectations (whether the “client” is the leader of a business unit or a member of the company’s management team) can be a challenge for any transactional attorney. Jason Jones and Alexia Camperi, experienced corporate attorneys who serve as outside general counsel to dozens of start-ups, will share their insights on how to manage legal risk while ensuring a smooth process. In addition, Mr. Jones and Ms. Camperi will discuss newly adopted Rule 8.3 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct. Rule 8.3, which became effective on August 1, 2023, was adopted as a reform after the “Tom Girardi Scandal” and addresses the obligation of an attorney to report the misconduct of another attorney. Join us for a discussion regarding the potential impact it may have on the legal profession generally, and how it may affect our personal experiences as lawyers moving forward.
With cyberattacks against global corporations increasing in severity and complexity, it is more important than ever that senior management, and the lawyers who advise them, know how to respond given the legal and regulatory risks across jurisdictions.
Designed to replicate real-world events and stressors, our “war game” event runs through a realistic cyberattack against a global organization with locations across the US and Asia. This highly engaging and interactive, scenario-based presentation covers the roles, best practices and steps that your organization can take to ensure that a bad day doesn’t become a tragic year. It will also address the latest threats and latest regulatory requirements, and will highlight key lessons learned to protect against, prepare for, and effectively respond to any breaches.
With cyberattacks against global corporations increasing in severity and complexity, it is more important than ever that senior management, and the lawyers who advise them, know how to respond given the legal and regulatory risks across jurisdictions.
Designed to replicate real-world events and stressors, our “war game” event runs through a realistic cyberattack against a global organization with locations across the US and Asia. This highly engaging and interactive, scenario-based presentation covers the roles, best practices and steps that your organization can take to ensure that a bad day doesn’t become a tragic year. It will also address the latest threats and latest regulatory requirements, and will highlight key lessons learned to protect against, prepare for, and effectively respond to any breaches.
In the companion cases Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. Univ. of North Carolina, the US Supreme Court recently held that race-based admissions practices in higher education are unconstitutional. Although the decision primarily deals with higher education, it also has potential implications for employers across all industries.
Join Jackson Lewis P.C. attorneys for a discussion on what those implications are, what we see for the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and our recommendations for what employers should do to stay on top of this constantly shifting landscape.
