Enjoy your learning in bite-sized chunks with these short TED-style talks. These compact sessions will leave you educated and inspired, all in 15-minutes! Emceed by Shahrzad Kojouri, Legal Counsel, TalentNeuron.

Automats and Apartment Houses: What Edward Hopper’s Paintings Teach Us About Privacy and AI Fears: The rapid advancement in AI technology has generated fear, distrust, and a disruption of privacy and socio-technical norms. This TED-style talk will discuss what Edward Hopper’s realist paintings of the 1920’s teach us about automation, isolation, and privacy in the 2020’s and will explore techniques for adaptation in the new AI age

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Gain a better understanding of the data privacy legal and regulatory landscape that will inevitably serve as a major focus area of your new in-house role. This module will help you:

• Better identify where and how privacy and data security issues may arise, and how to assess the risks of your data privacy and information security protocols
• Develop a privacy program and the tools they put in place to prepare for incidents and engage business teams on privacy and security risks
• Explore how to mitigate your company's cyber risk with cyber and traditional insurance

Examine how to manage an international patchwork of privacy rules and cross-border transfers of data

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs have become standard in organizations and legal departments of all types, but these programs are facing more and challenges and scrutiny every day. In this session, panelists across industries will discuss those challenges and the current legal and social landscape for DEI efforts in-house, especially in the aftermath of the Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard Supreme Court decision and the cases brought in its wake. Learn new ideas and best practices on how your DEI programs can evolve to address challenges, withstand scrutiny, and still be effective in advancing DEI.

While the sports and entertainment industries have faced their fair share of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) challenges in recent years, they have also been leaders in change, using their platforms to advocate for equality and workplace respect. Join this session to learn how in-house counsel in these industries can work collaboratively and effectively with executive leadership to continue to move the needle in this extremely important area. Gain new ways to implement strategies for developing and diversifying talent, effective DEI training programs, and appropriate KPIs to help measure success in diversity initiatives.

Due to the nature of its content, this on-demand program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

Many legal professionals find themselves second-guessing their every move. Their inner critic convinces them they can't do their job well, or they talk themselves out of pursuing new opportunities in light of past failures. These destructive mindsets play out for every legal professional in some way or another and can have a serious cumulative cost to career success. This fast-paced TED-style talk from career coach Emily Hirsekorn will teach attendees how to identify the four most common mindset blocks to career success and specific strategies for shifting each block on demand in order to boost career confidence, engagement, and fulfillment long-term.

Outline the main employment issues and regulations you need to keep in mind and explore the legal considerations associated with hiring new employees. This module will also:

• Explore the basics of identifying and addressing employment issues such as disability compliance with the U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act and required accommodations
• Dive into the issues surrounding overtime pay, the U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act classification compliance and leave, and engaging independent contractors
• Review discrimination prevention, mental health in the workplace, and employee monitoring
• Cover emerging workplace issues such as employee social media usage, diversity programs, genetic information discrimination, and class action waivers

Pressure is rising for companies to use AI to gain a competitive advantage (or to not fall behind). AI promises tremendous innovation and productivity gains, but new regulations, copyright and IP issues, ethical use concerns, and AI safety risks can feel overwhelming. This session will explore the creation of a comprehensive, effective, and “doable” AI Governance program through a combination of AI policies and processes. Learn to navigate both current and future risks and requirements, including evolving regulations, copyright and IP issues, and the ethical and safe use of AI. A smart AI Governance program enables both compliance and risk reduction and faster deployment.

What considerations do companies need to focus on when expanding their products and services outside of the USA? Join this program to examine proposed structures for global expansions, the regulatory environment of various industries, employment practices, marketing and advertising, language challenges, and financial implications like repatriation of revenue and taxes. Hear from experts and join small group discussions to explore questions across regions and countries regarding taxes, treaties, labor laws, and many other factors that may arise from overseas growth. Walk away with practical guidance on how to expand into new markets.

Presented in cooperation withQuarles & Brady LLP