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ACC Tennessee in partnership with Diamond Sponsor Butler Snow invites you to join us for the 2024 Half-Day Corporate Counsel CLE Program & Cocktail Receptions.

Description:

Please use the Event Link to register and to see more information about the event. In person (Huntsville, Nashville or Memphis) or virtual attendance offered. 

 ACC Tennessee members, as well as any in-house counsel interested in CLE Credits or learning more about ACC Tennessee, are welcome to attend.  

CLE Credit (Pending) in All States Except Pennsylvania

ACC Tennessee's New to In-house Counsel (N2i) Committee invites you to join us for a networking Happy Hour.

Description:

The N2i Committee supports new to in-house attorneys with managing the unique challenges of an in-house role through specialized CLE programs, networking events, and other resources.

Please join us between 4 and 6 PM at Serrato's Steakhouse in Brentwood for drinks, relaxed conversation, and networking.

All ACC TN members and all new to in-house attorneys are welcome.

Date:
Thursday, December 5, 2024

Location:

Serrato's Steakhouse
214 Ward Circle, #300
Brentwood, TN 37207

Important Notes:

Please drop in anytime between 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST.

Parking Information:

On-site parking is complimentary.

Program:

The Cyber Threat Landscape - A View from an Ex-CIA Officer Turned Cybersecurity Lawyer

The convergence of cyberthreats from organized criminal groups and nation states, combined with the proliferation of more advance technical threats, is putting companies on the front lines of a digital war. Join Former CIA officer and K&L Gates partner Guillermo Christensen for a discussion that will lay out the nature of the threats facing companies to help corporate counsel be better positioned to assess their risks and discuss how to position their company. Tapping many decades of intelligence and cyber work, Guillermo will describe the inner workings of cybercriminal and nation state cyber attackers and then suggest that the path to being better prepared involves doing many of the same things that intelligence agencies and the military have been doing since World War II or even before.

The Hype is Over. AI is Here. What Now?

Generative AI has moved beyond the hype—it’s now an unavoidable part of the business landscape, and companies must confront the legal implications. In-house counsel will be instrumental in evaluating generative AI technologies and vendors, assessing the specific risks generative AI creates, and providing comprehensive guidance on employees’ training, adoption, and use of generative AI. Importantly, generative AI poses a truly cross-functional set of issues that requires input not only from legal but also from information technology and security, compliance, marketing, human resources, and managers. In this thirty-minute reprisal of last year’s discussion of generative AI, K&L Gates partners Chris Valente and Jake Bernstein will join remotely to provide practical insights on how in-house counsel can navigate the AI-powered future.

What Lurks in the Shadows: A Fresh Look at Insider Trading as it Relates to New SEC Rules and Recent SEC Cases

Over the years, what we traditionally consider to be insider trading has developed without a clear framework. Not surprisingly this has caused the boundaries of insider trading to be in a constant state of development and change, particularly as our society and technology evolves. This can create uncertainty for public companies when creating and implementing internal policies, but recent developments can provide valuable insight into the areas companies should focus on. K&L Gates partner Dave Bartz and associate Lauren Brown will provide an overview of the prohibitions against insider trading for employees, directors, and officers, including the current state of insider trading law and best company policies and practices.

Agenda:

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM: Check-In / Lunch

12:05 - 1:35 PM: The Cyber Threat Landscape - A View from an Ex-CIA Officer Turned Cybersecurity Lawyer

1:40 - 2:00 PM: Break

2:00 - 2:30 PM: The Hype is Over. AI is Here. What Now?

2:30 – 3:30 PM: What Lurks in the Shadows: A Fresh Look at Insider Trading as it Relates to New SEC Rules and Recent SEC Cases

3:30 - 5:00 PM: Social Reception

Social Reception

Immediately following the program, please join ACC-TN, your in-house colleagues, and program presenters for drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and relaxed conversations.

Additional Information

Parking will be provided free of charge in the parking garage adjoining K&L Gates' Office. 

This program is expected to be approved for 3.0 hours of General CLE credit in Tennessee.

Latham & Watkins LLP Presents: Landmines and Goldmines: IP Threats and Opportunities That Can Make or Break Tech Companies

Join us for a discussion on the most pressing tends and challenges for companies seeking to enhance their IP strategies. Leaders of Latham's Texas corporate and IP practices will bring their deep market knowledge insights on aligning IP strategies with broader business goals, ranging from safeguarding innovations to leveraging IP to establish new revenue streams. Whether you are looking to protect your assets or explore business growth opportunities, this session will provide valuable insights and practical advice for companies looking to level up their IP strategy. 

• Identifying and Protecting IP: Learn how to effectively safeguard your most valuable IP assets to prevent potential pitfalls
• Monetizing IP for Business Growth: Discover strategies to leverage your IP portfolio to drive business strategy and create new revenue streams
• Protecting Against Silent IP Threats: Gain insights into avoiding IP landmines that could cost your company millions or more.

One hour of Texas MCLE General Credit is pending for this presentation.

AGENDA

• 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM - Registration and Lunch

• 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM - Presentation

• 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM - Close, networking

PARKING AND ENTRY

Parking is located in the garage at 300 Colorado St (Colorado between 3rd and 4th Street), take a ticket when entering and go to the 1st floor lobby. 

Please bring your parking ticket with you for validation. 

Once in the building check-in with the 1st floor front desk security and reference “ACC or Latham & Watkins".

Come celebrate the Holiday Season with your In-House colleagues at the ACC St. Louis Holiday Social on:

Wednesday, December 4th   
5:30 - 8:00 PM
Cleaver & Cocktail 

Savor delicious hors d'oeuvres and engage with fellow members while enjoying a glass of your favorite wine or spirits.

Drawings for fun prizes and spirits will take place throughout the evening!

Let's make a positive impact on our community this holiday season.  Please contribute a non-perishable food or personal care items. Everyone who brings a donation will get an extra chance to win an attendance drawing!

The ACC St. Louis will deliver all donations received at the Holiday Social to:  Operation Foodsearch, the 2024 Pro Bono Community Service Partner.

 *This is a complimentary Members Only event.  A credit card will be required to complete registration, but will ONLY be charged for late cancellations within 48-hours of event or no-shows.* 

Location:
Cleaver & Cocktail
13360 Clayton Rd
St. Louis, MO  63131

Join us for lunch and a CLE program, Am I Covered For?...A Discussion of Insurance Coverage Issues, at BLVD in Minnetonka on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.

This session will examine various insurance coverage issues that businesses commonly face, which insurance policies typically will respond, and some of the coverage issues that typically arise. We will discuss several scenarios involving claims made under commercial general liability policies, all-risk property policies, crime policies, cyber policies, and D&O policies. We will review the key coverage provisions typically available for such scenarios as well as some of the coverage defenses that insurance companies raise. We will offer our list of policyholder tips to maximize coverage for your claimed losses.

SPEAKERS
Steven Pudell, Managing Shareholder, Anderson Kill
Luma Al-Shibib, Shareholder, Anderson Kill

AGENDA
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM | Attendee check-in
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM | Plated lunch
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM | CLE program
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM | Networking 

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, Anderson Kill!

Join us for this 60-minute wellness program at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, presented by Lisa Beth Lentini Walker and organized by the ACC MN Sounding Board* Committee. Credit for 1.0 Mental Health/Substance Use CLE creditis pending in Minnesota.

Dancing in the Hurricane: Strategies and Tools for Thriving in a Stressful Time

We live in a world full of stressors, but stress is a natural part of the human experience and is what propels us to excellence. The key is understanding how to use stress productively and in a healthy fashion to avoid distress. This session helps in-house counsel recognize signs of stress in oneself and in one’s colleagues, family and friends by addressing the connection between stress, burnout, and other factors on the development of mental health issues, work/life balance and instituting preventative measures both individually and in a team environment. The course will include information about resources that can be helpful in such cases. 

Throughout the session, we explore options for improving outcomes at work and throughout your life by becoming wellness detectives and advocates. To dance in the hurricane, you need to become wellbeing-aware and be part of the solution rather than the problem.

In addition to her role as CEO & Founder of Lumen Worldwide Endeavors, Lisa Beth is a Compliance, Ethics, Governance and Risk Strategist and a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach.

Program admission is free and open to ACC members and in-house counsel guests.

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*The ACC MN Sounding Board provides opportunities for members to connect and develop leadership skills through discussions on a wide range of professional development-related topics.