Corporate, Securities, and Governance

 

ACC Colorado Legal Recharge:
Come for the CLE, Stay for the Relaxation
 
CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT UPDATE 2024:
The Government in Your Business

1801 Wewatta St, Suite 1000 | Downtown Denver
Thursday, April 11, 2024 | 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Complimentary parking provided - details to follow.

One (1) CLE Credit Pending

 

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 AGENDA
4:30 pm
Registration & Networking on the 10th Floor
5:00 pm
CLE Program: CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT UPDATE 2024
6:00 pm
Reception immediately following featuring connection building with your ACC Colleagues and the HB team, sweet and savory treats, cocktails and mocktails, and relaxing chair massages provided by Elevate Massage Company!   

Join Husch Blackwell for this engaging session about the Corporate Transparency Act (the legal and the practical).
 
The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) was enacted by Congress as part of the National Defense Authorization Act to combat money-laundering conducted through created shell companies and became effective January 1, 2024. The CTA requires small and otherwise unregulated entities formed in the U.S. (or accessing U.S. markets) to report “beneficial owner” information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.

On March 1, a federal court in Alabama found that the CTA was unconstitutional, and on March 4, FinCEN provided a response through an official notice.

This presentation will:

• Discuss the background and reporting requirements under the CTA
• Provide a timely update on the recent court decision, FinCEN’s response, and what this may mean for your business going forward
• Focus on the areas in which the panelists see more and more of the Government in your business

  HUSCH BLACKWELL PRESENTERS:

	Barbara A. Grandjean, Office Managing Partner - Denver Barb represents employers inside and outside the courtroom. She consults proactively with employers regarding workforce development and management issues based on her 25+ years of experience.  On any given day, she may be providing pragmatic advice on topics such as hiring; discipline and terminations; harassment, discrimination, and retaliation; privacy and social media; medical and non-medical leave; reductions in force; executive employment; wage and hour matters; drug testing and cannabis; and employment handbooks, policies. and training. As a leader of the firm’s Pay Equity team, Barb has overseen numerous multi-state and federal pay equity audits which can provide employers with defenses to the increasing numbers of pay-related claims across the country.
	Steve Levine, Partner The leader of Husch Blackwell’s Food Systems industry unit, Steve co-leads the firm’s national cannabis practice. As head of the firm’s Food Systems industry unit, Steve leads more than 50 professionals from numerous practice areas focused on the various food and agriculture industries. He excels in bringing innovative, cost-effective answers to the various challenges that our clients face, and he is especially passionate about working with new industries or industry disruptors. Steve’s gift for developing creative solutions to new problems makes him a perfect fit for fresh and rapidly growing industries. Since 2009, his major focus has been on the burgeoning cannabis industry, where he guides clients through the tangle of shifting regulations governing the sale and use of cannabis in both the marijuana and industrial hemp sectors across the nation.
	Chris C. Sundberg, Partner Chris concentrates his practice in commercial contracting and providing guidance on regulatory matters. Chris drafts, negotiates and manages complex commercial contracts for ongoing business operations. He manages large books of procurement contracts for clients that range from financial services to consumer goods to heavy equipment sales. Interacting with clients, he advises them on strategic contract positions and successfully negotiates those positions to further client business goals. Chris also assists with corporate formation, governance and structuring and handles mergers and acquisitions across numerous industries. With a deep background in aviation, Chris often represents commercial airline and business aviation clients. He provides advice on the purchase, sale and lease of aircraft and he drafts agreements for the maintenance of aircraft and aircraft engines. Chris also offers federal regulatory guidance to aviation-related clients, including air carriers and airports, on matters related to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT) and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.
	Yuefan Wang, Partner Yuefan guides clients through complex corporate transactions, with a focus on the cannabis sector and private equity. Yuefan also advises on compliance with the new Corporate Transparency Act. Yuefan has experience representing large corporations, multinational companies, and investors in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, equity financings, and complex commercial agreements in both the U.S. and China. Having worked extensively in the agribusiness, life sciences and energy industries, he currently focuses his practice on cannabis and industrial hemp. Clients appreciate his guidance through this ever-changing regulatory environment and the unprecedented opportunities of today’s market landscape. Yuefan especially enjoys the intricacies of drafting complicated deal documents tailored to the particular business transaction envisioned by the client, instead of offering a one-size-fits all approach.

 

 

COMPLIMENTARY PARKING IN ADJACENT BUILDING - DETAILS PROVIDED WITH REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION. 

The ACC Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) is a one-of-a-kind event specifically tailored for rising in-house counsel leaders who demonstrate promise to become general counsel during their careers, and brand-new general counsel with 12 or fewer months serving in their first GC role.

The ELI provides a unique opportunity to engage in enriching discussions with seasoned experts who have successfully navigated the challenges of being a general counsel, including insights, strategies, and best practices to overcome obstacles and drive business success. From managing legal risks to shaping organizational direction, gain the skills to make impactful decisions. 

As a distinguished ELI Fellow, you will join a network of professionals who share a common vision for excellence in the in-house legal community. It's an unparalleled opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with like-minded professionals.

*Eligibility: Participants must report directly to the highest-ranking legal officer of an organization, and hold a title such as deputy general counsel, associate general counsel, managing attorney or general counsel for a division, subsidiary, or region of the organization or serving in the general counsel role for 12 months or less with no prior GC experience.