7th Annual All Day MCLE La-LAW-palooza

ACC is proud to present a day of invaluable programs for San Diego's general counsel community. High-caliber and targeted industry content conveniently scheduled into one day with dual tracks.

Your ticket includes:

• Two MCLE options each hour - earn specialty credits including Recognition and Elimination of Bias, Ethics, Civility & Technology
• Continental breakfast
• Plated lunch
• Happy Hour with complimentary cocktails and appetizers

Make a great first impression with a new portrait!
ACC San Diego will be offering complimentary headshots during the event.  A good headshot helps build a credible reputation when hunting for a  job or building your company’s brand identity. Stand out in the crowd with a professional headshot from Brent Haywood Photography! (ACC members only.)

Downloadable Schedule

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Breakfast
8:30 - 9:30 AM

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Session 1
9:30 - 10:30 AM
DEI & Affirmative Action - A Challenge with Consequences

Moderator:

Jen Rubin, Member, Mintz

Speakers:
     
Nikki Rivers, Associate, Mintz
Althea Brown, Managing Director, Chief Legal Officer, LPL Financial 
Marty Lorenzo, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, Mozarc Medical 

This interactive program will explore practical solutions to the challenges the U.S. Supreme Court’s affirmative action decisions have created for the DEI landscape as well as the attack on ESG initiatives that followed those decisions. The program will engage participants through an interactive discussion and online polling that crowdsources ideas and educates employers on how to further DEI in a legally compliant, practical and productive manner. (1 Recognition and Elimination of Bias credit)

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Session 2
9:30 - 10:30 AM
Top 10 IP Licensing Cases That In-House Counsel Need to Know

Speakers:
    
Matthew Ferry, Partner, Morrison Foerster
John Lanham, Partner, Morrison Foerster

This CLE presentation will explore the top cases from 2024 that in-house counsel need to know in their IP licensing practice. The session will focus on key IP licensing decisions and broader IP rulings that have significant implications in this area. Attendees will gain actionable insights into the latest developments and their impact on drafting, negotiation strategies, and risk management. (1 General credit)

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Session 3
10:45 - 11:45 AM
Attorney-Client Privilege, Work Product Doctrine and Legal Ethical Standards: 
What Every In-House Lawyer Needs to Know

Speakers:
        
Gretchen Jankowski, Shareholder, Buchanan
Jennifer Oliver, Counsel, Buchanan
Mary Hackett, Senior Attorney, Buchanan
Alexa Zanolli, Associate General Counsel, AMN Healthcare; ACC San Diego Board Member

In-House lawyers often wear many hats.  And courts often struggle with those roles, providing less protection to in-house lawyers than outside lawyers.  We will explore the scope of the attorney-client privilege and work product doctrine both under California and federal law and address particular danger zones within the context of legal ethics as well as the applicable case law.  We will also provide best practices to preserve attorney client privilege and work product doctrine. (1 Ethics credit)

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Session 4
10:45 - 11:45 AM
The Promises and Perils of AI in Healthcare: Navigating Risks to Successfully Implement AI Tools 

Speakers:
  
Kristi Kung, Partner, DLA Piper
Tamara Swenson, Associate General Counsel, ResMed

According to a recent report by Accenture, the use of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare is estimated to save the U.S. healthcare industry up to $150 billion annually by 2026. Given this potential transformative impact on our health system, AI is being rapidly deployed by a wide variety of health industry players in far-ranging areas. This presentation will explore the current and projected use cases of AI, and in particular Generative AI, in the healthcare space, the identified risks areas, the evolving legal, regulatory and enforcement landscape, and recommendations for best practices to navigate both the current regulatory environment as well as future-proofing processes to live up to the ever-evolving nature of AI tools. 

Key learning concepts will include: a review of the basic models, definitions, and concepts of AI; common use cases of AI in healthcare; explore the current laws and regulations designed to reduce risks of bias, discrimination, AI hallucinations, under and over-diagnosis, practice of medicine, data privacy, security and integrity, malpractice and product liability; recommendations for risk mitigation through AI governance; contract considerations for managing AI risks; discussion of the potential impact of AI on the delivery of patient care. (1 General credit)

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Lunch
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM

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Session 5
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Buying, Leasing or Developing in a Mixed Use Project: What You Need to Know

Speakers:
        
Shannon Mandich, Partner, Sheppard Mullin
Brooke Miller, Special Counsel, Sheppard Mullin
Rabia Paracha, Associate, Sheppard Mullin
Kathryn Richman, General Counsel, Hughes Marino

Join the real estate experts at Sheppard Mullin with special guest Kathryn Richman, General Counsel of Hughes Marino, as they cover key considerations and strategic guidance for in-house attorneys involved in evaluating and negotiating purchase, lease or development agreements within mixed-use developments. (1 General Credit)

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Session 6
1:00 - 2:00 PM
What Do You Mean That's Discoverable?

Speakers:
  
David Gouzoules, Senior Associate, Procopio LLP 
Andrew Macfarlane, Chief Legal Officer, PsychPlus 

This presentation will discuss recent changes to California state court procedure regarding initial disclosures, including practical tips on how to comply with the new rules while keeping costs down, as well as a recent California Court of Appeal decision regarding the scope of the protection of attorney-client privilege when in-house counsel is wearing multiple hats.   (1 General Credit)

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Session 7
2:15 - 3:15 PM
California Workplace Law Update

Speakers:
     
Adrienne Conrad, Principal, Jackson Lewis
Lara Besser, Of Counsel, Jackson Lewis
Paul Liu, General Counsel, PacketFabric

Keeping up with California’s employment law requirements is a full-time job. From case law developments to new legislation and administrative regulations, staying compliant can be difficult. This program will focus on litigation changes and trends and provide updates on the status of employment law in The Golden State. (1 General credit)

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Session 8
2:15 - 3:15 PM
Justice Beyond Prejudice: Eliminating Bias in Corporate Legal Practices
 

Speaker:
  
Shannon Finley, Shareholder, Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin
Diana Cohen, General Counsel, Dr. Bronner's

Implicit bias can negatively affect anyone—both as an offender and victim of prejudice.  It affects our perceptions of others and situations. This presentation delves into the intricate impact of Implicit Bias on in-house counsel operations.  We will touch upon hiring, personnel decisions, and work assignments within corporate legal departments.  This presentation will provide insights into recognizing biases.  You will learn actionable strategies to interrupt Implicit Bias to foster a more diverse and inclusive work environment and enable us to be more mindful and intentional in how we lead and work with the people around us. (1 Implicit Bias credit)

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Session 9
3:30 - 4:30 PM
Pixels, Cookies, and AI: Managing New Litigation and Regulatory Risks

Speaker:

Peter Stockburger, San Diego Office Managing Partner, Dentons   

Litigation and regulatory oversight of AI, cookies, and pixels are on the rise, putting businesses in the spotlight. This program will cover the latest legal trends, highlight areas of litigation and regulatory risk, and provide hands-on strategies to help companies strengthen compliance and avoid legal entanglements in their digital practices. (1 Technology Credit)

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Session 10
3:30 - 4:30 PM
Civility in Action: Building Professional Relationships for In-House Counsel

Speakers:

        
Brook Barnes, Partner, Snell & Wilmer
Kevin Brown, Partner, Snell & Wilmer
Tracie Stender, Counsel, Snell & Wilmer

Join us for an engaging panel discussion on the importance of civility in the legal profession, tailored specifically for in-house counsel. Featuring perspectives from labor and employment litigators and seasoned in-house professionals, this session will explore practical strategies to foster professionalism, collaboration, and effective communication in corporate legal settings. Attendees will gain actionable insights to navigate challenging interactions while maintaining strong professional relationships in and out of the workplace. (1 Civility Credit)