Events

Theft of critical corporate data, documents, and information by insiders is on the rise in the U.S. across a broad spectrum of industries and geographies. Please join our presenters for a discussion about how to prevent, identify, and deal with corporate espionage within your organization.

Registration: 11:30 AM – Noon

Program: Noon - 1 PM

Speakers:

• Josh Burnette - General Counsel and Interim Head of HR, ServiceMaster Brands
• Clark Walton - Managing Director, Reliance Forensics
• Evan Gibbs – Partner, Troutman Pepper

CLE credit will be applied for

In a challenging economic environment, companies may need to explore creative options for handling AR collections and settling claims. Join Stinson partners Drew Glasnovich and Christopher Harayda for this CLE program and lunch at the Stinson LLP office in downtown Minneapolis on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Drew and CJ will share strategies for working with clients, vendors and contractors to ensure payment without damaging relationships.

AGENDA

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Check-in and buffet lunch

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM | CLE program presentation

1:15 PM - 1:30 PM | Networking and departures

Admission is free and open to ACC members and to in-house counsel first-time guests. 1.0 Standard CLE credit is pending in Minnesota.

Validated parking for the 50 South Sixth Street parking garage will be provided.

Thanks to our sponsor, Stinson LLP!

Join us on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, for breakfast and an ACC MN CLE program at French Meadow's Nord Social Hall in Minneapolis.

Anatomy of a Loss: What Every In-House Counsel Should Know to Avoid a Loss in Litigation
This program is designed to provide in-house counsel with valuable insights into the common pitfalls that can lead to unfavorable litigation outcomes. Presented by experienced trial lawyers Jan Conlin and Barry Landy of Ciresi Conlin LLP, the program offers practical strategies for identifying potential risks early, managing litigation effectively, and ensuring a proactive defense. Through a detailed analysis of real-world cases, Conlin and Landy will guide participants in understanding key factors that contribute to a loss and how to mitigate them to achieve better results in the courtroom.

AGENDA

7:45 AM - 8:30 AM | Check-in and buffet breakfast

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | CLE program

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Networking and departures

Admission is free and open to ACC members and to in-house counsel first-time guests. 1.0 Standard CLE credit is pending in Minnesota.

Off-street free parking is available nearby.

Thanks to our sponsor, Ciresi Conlin LLP!

Join us at Rojo Mexican Grill in St. Louis Park on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, for an ACC MN CLE program and networking happy hour.

CHECK, WIRE, AND ACH FRAUD: PREVENTING LOSSES AND MANAGING LIABILITY

Payments fraud related to checks, wires and ACH transactions is a constant concern for businesses across all industries. Fraudsters have become increasingly sophisticated in exploiting weaknesses in financial transaction systems, leading to substantial financial losses and significant legal exposure. For in-house counsel, the challenge lies not only in advising on preventative measures but also in navigating the legal ramifications and liability-shifting rules of potential fraud incidents.

This presentation will explore the types of fraud schemes commonly associated with checks, wire transfers and ACH payments, focusing on how in-house counsel can implement effective fraud prevention strategies. It will cover key preventative tools such as positive pay and dual control and provide a nuanced analysis of the liability that accompanies their use. It will help in-house counsel understand the steps that must be taken in the event of a suspected fraud incident and walk through the complicated legal maze of liability-shifting rules for different payment types. In-house counsel will be equipped to design and implement effective fraud prevention programs while managing the responsibility that these tools may entail. And in the event fraud does happen, in-house counsel will have a primer on the rights, obligations and liability-shifting rules that will determine who bears the loss.

Presenters

Caitlin Houlton Kuntz, Shareholder, Fredrikson

Doug Hiatt, Of Counsel, Fredrikson

Agenda

4:15 PM - 4:30 PM | Attendee check-in

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | CLE program

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Networking happy hour

Admission is free and open to ACC members (and to in-house counsel first-time guests). 1.0 Standard CLE credit is pending in Minnesota.

Thanks to our sponsor, Fredrikson!

Pro Bono Event: Limited Conservatorship Clinic 

IN-PERSON EVENT: Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) Bill Holmes Tower, 455 S Main Street, Orange, CA 92868 

Saturday, January 11, 2025 (RSVP by Jan 7th!)

8:30 AM – 1:30 PM PT

ACC-SoCal will partner with Elder Law and Disability Rights Center at CHOC to assist parents of individuals with developmental disabilities to obtain a limited conservatorship so they can retain some of the decision-making rights even if their child is over 18 years old. 

No prior experience necessary: ACC members will be provided with a short on-demand training video that they can view on their own time before the clinic (MCLE credits pending). They will then be assigned a family and review the packet submitted by the family. At CHOC, members will assist the family in completing the limited conservatorship forms for e-filing. Optional: if you want to assist the family after the clinic through their entire court process, you can sign onto the case with Elder Law and Disability Rights Center as pro bono counsel. 

Breakfast pastries, coffee, and bottled water will be provided. Please bring a laptop or iPad to the clinic and wear your ACC-SoCal shirt (if you don’t yet have an ACC-SoCal shirt, they can be provided). 

Sponsor: ACC Southern California Pro Bono Committee 

RSVP asap but no later than Tuesday, January 7: A limited number of volunteer spots are open. Please save your spot by registering today. 

Join fellow ACC SFBA members and our sponsor, Transperfect,  for Networking & Cocktails to kick-off our Life Sciences 2025 conference.

Register for Virtual CLEs on March 5 & 6, 2025.

Join ACC SFBA and Eversheds Sutherland for an evening at Lucky Strike featuring a networking reception, a mini bowling tournament and prizes. here'll be food, drinks and a fun evening of networking in store for everyone!

Join ACC St. Louis and UB Greensfelder for a virtual CLE on Safeguarding Attorney-Client Privilege: In-House Counsel and Internal Investigations on Wednesday, January 29, 2025!

The presentation will:

• Examine the attorney-client privilege,
• Review work product doctrine, and
• Provide tips on how to preserve and protect privilege,
• With a special focus on in-house counsel and internal investigations.

Speakers:
Amy Blaisdell, Partner, UB Greensfelder
Andrew Ricke, VP Professional Services Counsel, Lockton

Schedule:
11:55 AM - 12:00 PM CLE Check-In and Speaker Introduction
12:00 - 1:00 PM CLE Program 

Location: 
Zoom Details to be provided closer to the meeting   

We look forward to seeing you ONLINE on Wednesday, January 29, 2025!

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Registration

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
"Private Eyes Are Watching You:  U.S. and International Privacy Laws Relating to Employee Monitoring "
Presented by Fisher Phillips

In a post-COVID world, hybrid and completely remote employees have become increasingly commonplace, with employers struggling to find ways to monitor productivity and availability, ensure the security of confidential data and sensitive personal information, and encourage compliance with legal requirements and employment policies.  Increasingly, employers are exploring remote monitoring options, including monitoring methods such as time tracking and email monitoring, video surveillance, keylogging, application monitoring, geolocation tracking, and the installation of monitoring software on company-issued devices, as well as mobile device management software for personal devices used for business purposes. The legality of the use of such monitoring techniques varies both within the U.S. and internationally.  This session will help employers to identify the commonalities and differences between U.S. and international laws relating to employee monitoring.  

Speakers:

• Risa B. Boerner, Partner, Fisher Phillips
• Nan Sato, Partner, Fisher Phillips

10:15 a.m. – 11:15 p.m.
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Presented by Cozen O'Connor

11:30 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
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Presented by Holland & Knight

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Registration

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
"Information Governance for In-House Counsel"
Presented by Cozen O'Connor

In today’s data driven world, Information Governance is a discipline that empowers companies to own their data and in-house counsel plays a critical role in the success of IG programs. In this presentation, we will provide an overview of how IG allows companies to leverage data to their advantage, reduce legal exposure and better respond to litigation and data breaches.     

Speakers:

• Nicholas Berenato, Associate, Cozen O'Connor
• Winnie Wang, Senior Legal Counsel, De Lage Landen Financial Services, Inc.

10:15 a.m. – 11:15 p.m.
"Artificial Intelligence: How In-House Legal Teams Can Responsibly Navigate a New Frontier"
Presented by Fox Rothschild

A “disruptor” on par with email and the internet, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to alter the practice of law in profound ways. What AI tools are already in use, and what’s on the horizon? For the in-house legal team, what are the risks associated with outside counsel’s use of AI? And how should in-house lawyers set their expectations?

Speakers:

• Mark McCreary, Partner and Chief Artificial Intelligence & Information Security Officer, Fox Rothschild
• Eric Reed, Senior Counsel, Litigation, TD Bank
• Helane Stein, EVP and Chief Information Officer, Brixmor Property Group

11:30 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
"Recent Developments in Data Privacy and What is Expected in 2025"
Presented by Saul Ewing

This program will involve a discussion of the anticipated enforcement landscape by regulatory bodies and their business implications with respect to data privacy issues, including consumer protection, data privacy impact assessments, artificial intelligence, and data breach notification issues.  Attendees will gain insight into statements and positions which may shape regulators’ enforcement priorities and discuss the current enforcement landscape and the federal and state entities who are on the beat, such as the Federal Trade Commission, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the California Attorney General and Privacy Protection Agency and the Colorado Attorney General’s office among others.

Speakers:

• Al Chakravarty, Partner, Saul Ewing LLP