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Help eliminate hunger in our community by volunteering at the San Diego Food Bank. Your volunteer support enables hunger-relief operations to continue during the COVID-19 crisis! Whether you are new or an existing volunteer with SDFB, it's easy to register. There is a limited number of spots available.
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings have become standards increasingly used by asset managers, institutional and individual investors to guide their investment decisions. In addition, the SEC’s March 2021 announcement on the creation of a Climate and ESG Task Force within the Division of Enforcement, the Division of Examination’s focus on ESG issues in its 2021 priorities, and the advent of the European Union’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation are just a few indicators of how ESG has become a regulatory priority. Companies large and small are facing the challenges of translating ESG values into actionable corporate policies, procedures, and behaviors that can be measured, monitored, quantified, and reported. A panel of in-house counsel and Perkins Coie attorneys will discuss recent ESG regulatory developments and the benefits and risks in implementing and reporting on ESG issues.
CLE Credit:
During the webinar, a course code word will be provided by the presenter. To receive CLE credit, you must complete the Attorney Affirmation Form and include the course code(s) provided. Please also include your bar state and bar license number on the form and return to AffirmationForms@perkinscoie.com within 1 week after the program.
Burnout has become one of the most talked about workplace topics, and its impact is far-reaching. The 24/7 pace of work, constant demands, and too few resources can easily put lawyers and legal professionals on a path to burnout, a cycle that has only accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Burnout affects the health and well-being of the entire organization, yet most attempts to help focus on quick-fix strategies aimed at individuals. Something is missing. In this program, Paula will focus on a holistic approach to burnout prevention, providing actionable strategies for individuals, leaders, and teams.
The first 40 in-house counsel to sign up for and attend the program will receive a free ebook copy of Paula Davis’s book: “Beating Burnout at Work: Why Teams Hold the Secret to Well-Being and Resilience”.
This workshop will introduce participants to the concept of microaggressions and how they affect individuals across different identities. Participants will explore the importance of addressing microaggressions both inside and outside the workplace and identify effective strategies for doing so in small break-out sessions. We will also discuss tools and strategies to facilitate productive communications around microaggressions so participants can learn how to support a colleague or client who experiences a microaggression.
Civility is one of the most overlooked yet one of the most important aspects of trial. Judges and juries alike notice attorneys’ behavior in the courtroom and will use their observations to form opinions of the attorney and the attorney’s credibility. Civility is an essential aspect of how attorneys present themselves in court, which attorneys should treat with the same importance as any other aspect of trial presentation. In this one-hour webinar, Tyson & Mendes’ attorneys will discuss common challenges to civility and how to overcome them to appear professional, reasonable, and civil throughout trial. This widely applicable webinar will help attorneys prepare to communicate effectively, act civilly, defuse juror tension and potential anger, and successfully represent their clients.
Our experienced attorneys Rick Seely and Jenn Crittondon will present on every aspect of civility in trial, including:
The legal basis of civility
Acting with civility in all stages of litigation
The many economic benefits of civility
The importance of accepting responsibility
How Tyson & Mendes attorneys react when faced with incivility by opposing counsel
This presentation will explore the top ways in which lawful employer responses or practices can inadvertently result in a lawsuit. Clear, candid communication with employees is critical even where the employer has complied with legal obligations. And “messaging” decisions to employees can be as important as scrupulous legal compliance. We all know that “no good deed goes unpunished,” especially in situations where an employee’s attendance or performance presents a challenge. We will discuss the need to look beyond legal and compliance requirements and will recommend strategies to avoid lawsuits while maintaining employee morale and engagement.
Earl B. Gilliam Bar Foundation's annual civil rights forum will be a panel discussion about the contributions of black women in areas of education, law, and business. The panel will also discuss the efficacy of diversity and inclusion efforts through legislation and more.
Counseling Through Change: The Role of General Counsel, Privacy, and Product Counsel in the Midst of Impending Regulations
Over the past few years, regulators have taken a newfound interest in the size and power of big tech companies. From consumer privacy and algorithmic transparency to antitrust policies and content regulation, standards are evolving, and staying abreast of changes to the law and building the tools to comply with them are important parts of product, policy, and general counsel roles.
Join panelists from Google, Notion, and Twitter as they discuss the role of the General Counsel, Privacy, and Product Counsel in the midst of impending regulations.
2020 saw a surge in anti-Asian violence. The AABANY and Paul Weiss report, “A Rising Tide of Hate and Violence Against Asian Americans in New York During COVID-19: Impact, Causes, Solutions” has been garnering widespread attention and acclaim. For a growing number of corporate employers, there is a keen desire to DO something. But what? What can or should corporate employers be doing to help stem and address anti-Asian violence and hate crimes? What could they be doing to support their Asian American and Pacific Islander employees? What do they need to understand about the difficulties of hate crimes prosecutions and the tensions between the valid concerns of those desiring aggressive prosecution, those who worry about further contributing to the prosecutions of people from other minority communities, and those who advocate for restorative justice? Join AABANY and a coalition of bar associations for a discussion with corporate in-house leaders about corporate social responsibility and anti-Asian violence.
Most of us were already managing “stress” but how has that stress changed, especially given our new work environment of and current uncertainties of Covid-19? How is the threat response triggered by these changes impacting lawyers’ abilities to practice competently and what responsibilities under the Model Rules should we be reminded of during these times? If stress is a way of the brain saying “pay attention,” can we use that stress to regain our focus to advise our clients and anticipate future challenges? In this seminar, we will learn to identify maladaptive strategies to stress and techniques to calm the mind to ensure we have the skill and mental and emotional ability to SERVE OUR clients facing a range uncertainty and new challenges.
Participants will learn about our natural threat response (stress), how that may be maladaptive in a knowledge economy, and how to change our mindset and response to stress in order to thrive and practice competently. Resources to help lawyers recognize the signs of potential mental health issues and how to get help will also be discussed.