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Please join Norton Rose Fulbright and the Southern California Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel to discuss the latest trends in contract drafting. We will cover best practices, including limitations on liability, indemnification, choice of jurisdiction and other considerations. We will also discuss examples of recent contract disputes in key industries.

Corporate Counsel University® (CCU) is the leading onboarding and networking opportunity specially tailored for new in-house lawyers. CCU is the ideal program for members with less than five years of experience in a corporate legal department, as well as those seeking to refresh their basic practice skills.   

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Why send your team?

Shorten your new in-house attorneys' learning curve and ensure they hit the ground running, contributing effectively from the start. Counsel University® (CCU) is the leading onboarding and networking opportunity specially tailored for new in-house lawyers. 

 

CCU is the ideal program for members with less than five years of experience in a corporate legal department, as well as those seeking to refresh their basic practice skills. 

By attending CCU, you will:

  • Dig deep into employment law, contracts, litigation, accounting, and more topics;
  • Gain invaluable tools to improve the interpersonal skills needed to communicate effectively throughout your organization;
  • Learn practical tips and actionable next steps to bring back to the office and use immediately;
  • Exchange ideas and issues with your peers and top legal service providers on how to be more efficient and effective.


Corporate Counsel University® (CCU) is the leading onboarding and networking opportunity specially tailored for new in-house lawyers. CCU is the ideal program for members with less than five years of experience in a corporate legal department, as well as those seeking to refresh their basic practice skills.   

Complete Program Here

Why send your team?

Shorten your new in-house attorneys' learning curve and ensure they hit the ground running, contributing effectively from the start. Counsel University® (CCU) is the leading onboarding and networking opportunity specially tailored for new in-house lawyers. 

 

CCU is the ideal program for members with less than five years of experience in a corporate legal department, as well as those seeking to refresh their basic practice skills. 

By attending CCU, you will:

  • Dig deep into employment law, contracts, litigation, accounting, and more topics;
  • Gain invaluable tools to improve the interpersonal skills needed to communicate effectively throughout your organization;
  • Learn practical tips and actionable next steps to bring back to the office and use immediately;
  • Exchange ideas and issues with your peers and top legal service providers on how to be more efficient and effective.
  • The fundamentals of severance agreements
  • The newest laws and their impact
  • Typical severance packages in today’s market; and
  • Common negotiation points and tactics
International Comparative Legal Guide to Enforcement of Foreign Judgments 2024
Global Legal Group
174 pages

This guide provides corporate counsel and international practitioners with comprehensive jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction guidance to enforcement of foreign judgments laws and regulations around the world.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Compliance and Ethics
Region: Argentina, Australia, Canada, China, Croatia, Cyprus, France, Germany, India, Japan, Jordan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Nigeria, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States
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Tentative Schedule

Breakfast and Check-In: 8:00 am - 8:30 am

Session 1: 8:30 am - 9:20 am
Sanctions, Export Controls, and Money Laundering, Oh My!: US National Security Hot Topics 
Presented by: Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Session 2: 9:30 am - 10:20 am
How to Integrate AI Corporate Governance into the IP Strategy.
Presented by: Baker Botts

Session 3: 10:30 am - 11:20 am
Earnout Provisions and Disputes 
Presented by: Bracewell LLP

Session 4: 11:30 pm – 12:20 pm
How the Reptile Theory Caused the Resurgence of Jury Bias, the Impact on Social Inflation, and Nuclear Verdicts 
Presented by: Galloway

Lunch service: 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Sponsored by: Porter Hedges LLP

Keynote Speaker: 1 pm – 2:00 pm
Alan Bisarya, MA, LMFT

"Even Lawyers Deserve to Be Happy: Science-based tips for improving happiness in the workplace and beyond"

Grounded in the latest psychology research, including a study of over 6,000 lawyers, psychotherapist Alan Bisarya will share practical strategies for how attorneys can increase satisfaction at work and at home.

Alan's Bio:
Alan Bisarya is a psychotherapist, marriage counselor, and professional speaker based in Santa Monica, California. A graduate of Stanford, Harvard, and the California Institute of Integral Studies, Alan has traveled the world speaking to corporate and general audiences on the science of personal happiness and fulfillment—how to experience healthier relationships, thrive at the workplace, and live a life better aligned with one’s values. Alan has spoken at corporations like Pepsi, Pixar, and Kaiser and has taught psychology courses as an instructor at UC Berkeley and Harvard.

Session 5: 2:10 pm – 3:00 pm
M&A Purchase Agreement Provisions After the Deal Closes: Working Capital Adjustments and Indemnification 
Presented by: Shook Hardy & Bacon

Session 6: 3:10 pm - 4:00 pm
Engaging with Shareholders on Climate Amid Regulatory Uncertainty 
Presented by: Bloomberg Law

Session 7: 4:10 pm – 5:00 pm
Risky Business: Evaluating & Handling Risk For In-House and Outside Counsel 
Presented by: Gordon Arata

Networking Reception: 5 pm – 6:30 pm
Sponsored by: K&L Gates

Are you an in-house counsel looking to introduce AI to their department?  Looking for a CLM solution that is designed for the future?  Join ACC Northeast and Summize for their latest in-person event!

Based in Boston, the session will kick off with a panel discussion on the changing attitudes towards AI, how it can streamline your contract management processes, and how to integrate AI into your legal departments.  This will be followed by a practical breakout session, where attendees can create an AI action plan for their contracts with the help of the experts.

Tom Dunlop of Summize will lead the discussion along with industry experts, Kimberly B. Trull, Head of Legal at Matillion, and Ruchi Sisodia Shah, ACC Northeast Board Member and Corporate Counsel at Boston Scientific.

ETHICS & EDI DAY

ACC COLORADO ETHICS (EDI) DAY 2024
Five (5) ETHICS & Two (2) EDI CREDITS* APPROVED!
December 5, 2024 | 8:30 AM - 4:20 PM
REGISTER NOW!

Members: $140 ($20 per credit) | Corporate Paralegals welcome at member price | Non-members: $250
*Colorado Lawyers required to complete two credit hours in the area of equity, diversity, and inclusivity, and five credit hours in the areas of legal ethics
 Register NOW to settle in and spend the day fulfilling you professional responsibility cle requirements. 
(meals and snacks/beverages included) with informative ACC Colorado sponsor/speakers 
and your premier metro area in-house counsel network. 

This 18th annual ethics and edi approved program is designed specifically 
for Colorado in-house counsel.

ACC Colorado's Ethics & EDI Day is offered in-person only. Registration is open to ACC members and non-members 
(must be in-house counsel or corporate paralegal please). 

Five (5) Ethics CLE & Two (2) EDI Credits Approved! 

REGISTRATION OPEN!
AGENDA  PROGRAM 

Registration 8:30am
Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, Beverages Included  
Parking: Halcyon Discounted $28 Valet or SPOT HERO options
8:30 AM – 4:20 PM    

 

9:00AM – 10:00AM
Session 1
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Settling into the Remote Landscape: Updates on Ethical and Legal Obligations in the Remote World ~ A Review of Ethical and Legal Updates on Issues Including Data Privacy, Data and Document Retention, and Remote Work
Stephen E. Baumann II | Littler Mendelson P.C.
Carolyn Theis | Littler Mendelson P.C.
Bradley Crowell | Littler Mendelson P.C.

Kick-off Ethics Day with this comprehensive review of recent ethical and legal developments affecting remote work, focusing on key areas such as data privacy, data retention, document management, and evolving obligations for navigating the complexities of the remote environment, ensuring compliance with ethical standards and legal requirements. 

10:00AM – 11:00AM
Session 2
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Preparing and Producing Company Witnesses: Putting Your Best Foot Forward Without Crossing Ethical Lines
Eric Hobbs | Shook Hardy & Bacon
Katherine Landfried | Shook Hardy & Bacon
Mary Kate Throckmorton | Shook Hardy & Bacon 
Alexis MacDowall | Clarios 

This session focuses on the ethical duties and do’s and don’ts relating to preparation of company witnesses for depositions and trial. What can a lawyer do (in-house and outside counsel) to make a witness’s testimony as strong as possible without running afoul of ethical and legal rules? And, importantly, the presentation will cover examples as they apply to the more-and-more common scenario of witnesses being examined using remote/Zoom technology.

11:15AM – 12:15PM
Session 3
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Navigating Attorney-Client Privilege with Independent Contractors: Explore 
A/C Privilege Generally, Basic Rules for Third Parties, Case Law, and Real World Scenarios
Bill Peffer | Sherman & Howard/Taft 
Christian Hendrickson | Sherman & Howard/Taft
Delve into the complexities of applying attorney-client privilege in the context of third-party contractors. This session covers fundamental rules, relevant case law, and real-world scenarios to help legal professionals understand how privilege may be extended or limited in these relationships. 

12:30PM – 1:30PM
Session 4
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Testing, Monitoring, Remediation and Whether, When, and How to Escalate Identified Issues to the Board 
John D.W. Partridge | Gibson Dunn
Cristin Bracken | Gates Corporation 
James Lebeck | SM Energy

 Gain insight into the process of identifying and addressing compliance issues within an organization. The program focuses on when and how to escalate critical matters to the board, ensuring proper oversight and accountability.

1:30PM – 2:30PM
Session 5
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Navigating Ethical Dilemmas: AI's Impact on In-House Counsel
Troy Rackham | Spencer Fane
Maureen Watson | meQuilibrium

Artificial intelligence (AI) could be a boon to the legal profession with particular advantages for in-house counsel.  AI may cause significant ethical dilemmas for lawyers in and outside of the corporation. Join this session for discussion about AI technology related to the in-house and outside counsel corporations retain. This ethics discussion includes real-world scenarios that have exposed lawyers and clients alike to material advantages and risks of using generative AI. 

2:40PM – 4:20PM
Session 6

How Law (and Politics) Are Shaping How Employers Are Approaching DEI
Dave St. John-Larkin  | Perkins Coie
Chris Wilkinson | Perkins Coie 

Finish the home stretch of Ethics Day 2024 with presenters exploring recent federal and state law developments related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and share best practices for navigating the ever-evolving legal, social and political dynamics for employers.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sample Contract Playbook Excerpt
1 pages

This sample contract playbook includes alternative clauses, required approvals, and negotiation notes.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts, Law Department Management
Region: United States
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