We have all heard the adage, "You don't get what you don't ask for." That is true, but to get what you ask for, many of us first need to overcome Ask Avoidance. Ask Avoidance is when you don't make the requests that you need to advance your career, or rush through the ask because it feels too self-promotional and "icky." This talk by Sheila Murphy, CEO of Focus Forward Consulting, will address the reasons you avoid making the asks that will advance you, and help you develop a plan for making effective asks that will move you forward.

Whether you are selling into or sourcing products to/from the PRC-Asia or considering a joint venture, strategic alliance or distributorship, this program will help you to protect and enforce your valuable intellectual property rights. The panelists will discuss contract language, registration choices, and enforcement options with an emphasis on the small law department budget. The discussion will include patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and domain names and will compare and contrast IP protection/enforcement in the PRC-Asia and in the US. The PRC/Asia is becoming a key source of low cost and high-quality goods and services. You simply cannot afford to miss this important discussion.

Generously sponsored by Meritas

Join us to learn how to leverage the LinkedIn platform and ensure you stand out in a sea of 930 million members. Learn tips and best practices to help you optimize your profile, work within LinkedIn's limitations and how to strategically network and job search.

You will leave the session with answers to these questions:

• Why should you be on LinkedIn?
• Do I need to pay for a premium membership?
• How do I use LinkedIn's tools to better brand myself?
• Are there keywords I need to use to be found in recruiters searches?
• What should I do to get in front of hiring managers and other professionals of organizations?

Join us for an exclusive session where we delve into the insights derived from the highly acclaimed ACC CLO Report, the most comprehensive survey of Chief Legal Officers (CLOs) worldwide. Discover what these influential legal executives truly desire from their legal operations and gain expert guidance on aligning your initiatives with their expectations.

In this session, our esteemed panel of experts will dissect the survey findings, providing you with invaluable insights that will shape the future of legal operations. Armed with this knowledge, you will be equipped to drive strategic transformation within your organization, ensuring that your legal operations are optimized to meet the evolving needs of CLOs.

Ever wondered what the difference is between a sweepstakes, promotion, giveaway, and contest? Join us for our August Legal Update to find out. Panelists from the Meritas sponsor firm and the Sports and Entertainment Network will discuss the main differences and provide some guiding principles and practical tips on how to engage in these activities, including official rules, advertising, privacy, social media and tax considerations, as well as how to look out for and address some common pitfalls.

Panelists:

• William J. Sheils, Director and Shareholder, Perkins Thompson
• Caley Jay, Vice President & General Counsel, Arizona Diamondbacks
• Peter Steckleman, Senior Vice President, Tennis Channel

2023 was the year that cybersecurity regulations have exploded. In addition to responding to cybersecurity incidents at a technical level, companies must also develop sophisticated response plans for meeting regulatory and business needs. But how well prepared is your organization for responding effectively to the technical elements of an attack, as well as the legal ramifications? Join us as we walk through the A-B-Cs of planning a response to this fast-growing threat. Learn industry norms for determining who should be in charge; how your incident response team could be structured; and how to meet emerging regulatory obligations. In the world of cybersecurity incident response, preparation is key. We are here to help you prepare.

This ethics presentation will provide practical advice to in-house counsel for protecting attorney-client privilege, particularly amid the challenges posed by remote work. The session will cover issues critical for in-house counsel, including identifying the client, distinguishing legal advice from business advice, understanding the waiving of privilege, and maintaining privilege during internal investigations. The session offers foundational information on privilege and practical advice for protecting it. Join us to gain a comprehensive understanding of privilege protections and actionable strategies for maintaining confidentiality in the dynamic realm of in-house legal practice.

Presented in cooperation with Littler Mendelson P.C.