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Knobbe Martens is pleased to again partner with ACC Southern California to bring you our annual DoubleHeader event.  This year, we’re putting the “Double” in DoubleHeader® by mixing our IP-focused CLE presentation with a craft beer tasting led by Clayton LeBlanc, co-founder and master brewer at Eppig Brewing

RSVP Deadline: Tuesday, October 27

Tasting Kits require someone 21 years or older to receive when delivered. Potential buzz kill – due to certain regulations, Eppig is only able to ship to California addresses.

Join us for our next industry roundtable - where the agenda and topics and provided by you! We offer you something different - an opportunity to discuss and listen (via teleconference) as you – in-house counsel in BC – share ideas, concerns, and best-practices with one another. 

Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 @ Noon
Hosted by: Andrew Buddle, Corporate Counsel, Teck Resources

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What's next?
Once you have signed up, stay tuned for a calendar appointment with details on how to join the virtual meeting from your host. 

Claim CLE Credits
Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits can be claimed for attending a virtual roundtable. The number of claimable credits will correspond with the number of hours spent discussing ethics or substantive legal topics. 

Questions? Contact britishcolumbia@accglobal.com.

The ACC BC Chapter and Bennett Jones invite you to a virtual panel discussion.

(Not a member of the ACC yet? Click here to learn more.)

Wednesday, October 6, 2021  |  9:30 am to 10:15 am

Join us for a virtual discussion on developing an effective compliance program: why you should, what an effective program looks like, how to avoid compliance breach and managing a crisis when it arrives. We will discuss developments in applicable law, recent prosecutions, trends in ethics and cyber security compliance, and more!

Radha Curpen, Managing Partner at Bennett Jones will open with a short keynote, followed by a panel discussion featuring in-house counsel with extensive compliance experience, including Hannelie Stockenstrom of SNC-Lavalin and Marc Grignon of Irving Oil.

VIRTUAL LOCATION

This meeting will be virtually hosted by Bennett Jones via WebEx. Meeting connection details will be sent to registrants closer to the event date.

CPD CREDIT

This event is eligible for up to 1.25 hours of CPD credit with the Law Society of BC.

This event is proudly sponsored by Bennett Jones LLP.

The ACC BC Chapter and McCarthy Tétrault LLP invite you to a virtual seminar.

(Not a member of the ACC yet? Click here to learn more.)

Thursday, May 27, 2021  |  9:30 am to 10:30 am

Join Jill Yates and Alex Cocks from McCarthy Tétrault’s Vancouver Litigation group as they discuss ten significant cases and analyse the implications for your business.  Covering cases from the Supreme Court of Canada and provincial decisions, they will share key summaries and take-aways tailored for an in-house audience in British Columbia.

VIRTUAL LOCATION

This meeting will be virtually hosted via Zoom by McCarthy Tétrault. Meeting connection details will be sent to registrants closer to the event date.

CPD CREDIT

This event is eligible for up to 1.0 hours of CPD credit with the Law Society of BC and Ontario.

This event is proudly sponsored by McCarthy Tetrault LLP.

The ACC BC Chapter and Bennett Jones invite you to a virtual panel discussion.

(Not a member of the ACC yet? Click here to learn more.)

Wednesday, April 28, 2021  |  9:30 am to 11:00 am

Join us for a virtual panel discussion on accelerated legal and business trends that are expected to remain high priorities for in-house counsel, including how sustainability is driving multi-faceted shifts in public and government policy that will impact all organizations.  

The panel will comprise of representatives from organizations responsible for industrial carbon removal, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and other innovations, who are partnering with a diverse range of businesses to advance technologies that will be rapidly implemented in the coming future. The panelists will discuss the legal and business landscape, including the obligations and related challenges relevant to your organization.

VIRTUAL LOCATION

This meeting will be virtually hosted by ACCBC. Meeting connection details will be sent to registrants closer to the event date.

CPD CREDIT

This event is eligible for up to 1.5 hours of CPD credit with the Law Society of BC.

The ACC BC Chapter and Harris & Company LLP invite you to a virtual webinar on diversity & equality.  

(Not a member of the ACC yet? Click here to learn more.)

Thursday, November 5, 2020  |  Noon to 1:00 pm

Does your organization have an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) Policy?  What are “modern” ED&I practices?  What legal issues arise as organizations assess, implement and/or evolve their ED&I practices, and how do you minimize legal risks?  Even if you don’t practice employment law, being well-informed of these hot-topic issues will help you steer your organization into making good choices.

Our speakers will explain the legal context and share tips on how to identify best practices and legal risks that may arise in your organization. You will obtain practical guidance (or identify when to seek expert advice) on issues such as the scope of an ED&I policy; the privacy challenges that arise when collecting ED&I data; addressing allegations of micro-aggressions; participating as a member of an internal “ED&I Council”, and fielding colleagues ED&I challenges shared “in confidence”.  

Presenters:
•    Ingrid Otto, Harris & Company 
•    Suzanne Kennedy, Harris & Company

This event is eligible for 1 CPD credit with the Law Society of BC.

REGISTER NOW!
 
VIRTUAL LOCATION
This meeting will be virtually hosted by Harris & Company via WebEx. Meeting connection details will be sent to registrants closer to the event date. 

This event is proudly sponsored by HARRIS & COMPANY LLP.

Questions? Contact Teresa at britishcolumbia@accglobal.com.

The ACC BC Chapter and Fasken invite you to a Legal Innovation & Technology Demo Day.

(Not a member of the ACC yet? Click here to learn more.)

Thursday, November 12, 2020  |  8:30 am to 11:30 am

Join us for this half-day event for in-house featuring our keynote speaker, Mitch Kowalski, a panel discussion, and vendor demonstrations on legal innovation and technology solutions.

We frequently hear of the struggle for legal departments to assess, implement and maintain new legal technology. Where do you start? and is it even worth it?

Pursuing technologies as part of your innovation strategy can make all the difference in streamlining the administration of business operations and legal matters; increasing productivity, lowering costs, hastening critical processes, and allocating resources effectively.

VIRTUAL LOCATION

This meeting will be virtually hosted by Fasken via WebEx. Register now! Meeting connection details will be sent to registrants closer to the event date.

SCHEDULE

8:30 am Housekeeping & Agenda

8:35 am Keynote Speaker: Mitch Kowalski

9:30 am Panel Discussion:

• Philippa Kentish, Product Counsel, EA
• Linda Evans, Manager, Commercial Legal, Hootsuite
• Joshua Lenon, Lawyer in Residence, Clio
• Peter Stovall, Director, Innovation, Fasken

10:30 am Vendor Presentations

• OPTIS Consulting demonstrating Ivalua (Adam Fischer, Daniela Africano)
• Litera (Vincent Michetti; Amanda Woodley)
• Alexsei (Mark Doble, Co-founder & CEO; Tania Mascitelli)
• Fasken Edge (Michael McGinn, Innovation Specialist, Fasken)

11:30 am Closing Remarks

Earn up to 2 CPD credits for the keynote and panel discussion portion of this event with the Law Society of British Columbia.

This event is proudly sponsored by Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP.

The session will cover the key issues in-house counsel should know about which losses may be covered by company insurance policies; how to make sure insurance is pursued for potentially covered claims including how claims are submitted to insurers in a way that will maximize recovery; and how to affordably contest coverage denials.  As part of this session, the speakers will also address how litigation funding may be a useful and affordable tool for pursuing valuable claims. 

Location: Virtual

Time of Event: 8 AM - 4 PM

We are thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the ACC-Washington Chapter’s Annual Business Summit, hosted virtually for the first time. With prominent industry leaders presenting over a full day of sessions, attendees will experience premier content, engage in intimate conversations with experts and peers, and be able to earn 6 CLEs*. Don't miss this opportunity for professional development and networking!

Event Website: www.accwsummit.com