The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is the world's largest organization serving the professional and business interests of attorneys who practice in the legal departments of corporations, associations, nonprofits and other private-sector organizations around the globe.
Help the San Diego Coalition for the Homeless get ready for the Holiday Magic for Kids Christmas Party.
Volunteers are needed for gift wrapping donated toys. Bring your family and friends! To volunteer, email Erica Peterson at EPeterson@GlobalAdGroup.us
ACC MEMBERS ONLY. In this practical interactive session, Amit Singh, a Stradling corporate shareholder, will discuss the interplay among representations and warranties, indemnification clauses and related liability issues - key provisions that appear in virtually all agreements.
ACC MEMBERS ONLY. Join us to learn about the myriad of new California employment laws that take effect in 2020, including the numerous #MeToo-related changes (e.g., training requirements, no re-hire clauses and prohibition of mandatory pre-employment arbitration agreements), plus learn about the codification of California Supreme Court’s Dynamex ruling regarding independent contractors and the expansion of the statute of limitations for violations of the Fair Employment and Housing Act as well as additional developments about new lactation requirements and wage and hour developments. We look forward to discussing strategies and best practices for complying with the ever-evolving legal landscape in California.
Speakers:
Claudette Wilson, Partner, Wilson Turner Kosmo LLP Lonny Zilberman, Partner, Wilson Turner Kosmo LLP
Learn about trademarking “The” and “FUCT” and other less outrageous patent, copyright, and trademark developments.
With the IP landscape shifting again, we bring you up to speed on the most recent IP developments from the Supreme Court, the Federal Circuit, and beyond. Speakers Maria Stout, Ben Anger, Adam Powell, and Daniel Hughes break down the new case law on scandalous trademarks, so you don’t have to!
We'll also preview significant cases and issues that will be decided in 2020.
This interactive session will examine the importance of communication between dealmakers and litigators. We will explore examples from litigation, in particular, IP litigation, that reveals the significance of drafting specific agreements with accuracy and precision. We will also address disputes over choice of law, venue provision, termination, grant and scope, royalty, and other key aspects of IP license agreements.
Cybersecurity training for employees, while highly encouraged and even required by some laws, sometimes falls short because the focus is on protection of the organization rather than protecting the individual employee. This presentation shows how individuals can protect themselves in their everyday lives, with the benefit that what they practice on a daily basis spills over into their work cybersecurity practices.
In this special joint presentation by Tyson & Mendes and the ACC Professional Development Committee, Dr. Dave Striegel, pro performance coach to business leaders and elite athletes, and Kathryn Lee, Senior Counsel at Tyson & Mendes and former National Team level soccer player, will lead an entertaining discussion of the skills and lessons that transfer from the world of high pressure sports to pursuing excellence in the legal profession.
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Registration and lunch
12:00 – 1:00 pm Presentation
ACC MEMBERS ONLY. The practice of diversity and inclusion has evolved significantly over the past few years. Everything from how diversity is defined and taught to how inclusion is implemented and measured continues to evolve. This session will examine the emerging issues in diversity and inclusion, the drivers behind these issues and what impact they are having on progress within the legal industry.
A review of typical issues and legal document provisions that lenders often look for during diligence in connection with potential loans secured by real estate assets; including under ground leases, major tenant Leases, CC&Rs, and easements.
Speaker: Rick Miltimore, Partner, Allen Matkins
Parking entrance on India Street and B Street; parking will be validated
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Registration and lunch
12:00 – 1:00 pm Presentation
