Eastern Daylight Time

AGENDA

8:30 a.m.
Registration/Breakfast

8:55 a.m. 

Welcome

9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

The Weaponization of Consumer Claims: Class Actions, Mass Arbitration and Related Risk Mitigation Strategies
This CLE program will address evolving issues in connection with consumer class action litigation, mass arbitration, and enforcement actions. The presenters will lead a conversation about a range of topics including privacy, pricing and fees, telemarketing, and advertising and marketing practices. They will discuss recent decisions from district and appellate courts, regulatory activities, solicitation practices, and the close coordination of the plaintiffs’ bar and litigation funding entities. Finally, they will discuss creative defense strategies and efforts to identify and proactively address emerging areas of risk.
Speakers: Michael W. McTigue Jr., Partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; Meredith Slawe, Partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Kelly Alto, Vice President of Retail Operations, Victoria’s Secret 

CLE
This course is pending approval, by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education, for 1.0 hours of general credit.

LOCATION
Hilton Easton
3900 Chagrin Drive
Columbus, OH 43219

REGISTRATION
Attendance is complimentary. Please register at ?

QUESTIONS?
For questions, please contact centralohio@accglobal.com.

Disclosures:
Our programs and events are made possible by the support of our sponsors and partners, and we will share your Name, Company and Email information with the program sponsor(s) for the purpose of allowing them to follow up on the content presented during the program and to provide you with information about their products and services. If you do not wish to have the Chapter share your information with the program sponsor, you will not be able to register for or attend the program. 

Our law firm-sponsored events are open to CO-ACC members, prospective CO-ACC members, and guests of the sponsoring firm. Membership ineligibility includes attorneys presently working in law firms. ACC membership is open to individuals who are engaged in the active practice of law employed by organizations in either the private or public sector, do not have regulatory, enforcement or policymaking responsibilities nor work in an institution with such authority, and do not hold themselves out to the public for the practice of law.

CLE Program:

Employment Law Update: A Review of Significant Developments in 2024 and What to Expect in 2025

Description:

2024 has featured widespread changes in the employment law landscape, and trying to keep track of those changes can make your head spin. Join Maynard Nexsen attorneys for a 2024 update covering the status of the most pressing issues in employment law, as well as what to expect in 2025.

Topics

• The status on the Federal Trade Commission's rule regarding non-compete agreements;

• The Department of Labor's (DOL) final rule increasing salary thresholds for overtime pay eligibility under the Fair Labor Standards Act;          

• New EEOC Workplace Guidance to Prevent Harassment

• The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Agenda:

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

12:00-1:00 PM CLE Program / Lunch

Additional Information:

Approved for 1.0 hours of General CLE credit in Tennessee.

Parking:

Complimentary parking is available.

You are cordially invited to an evening of networking at the iconic Grand Central Oyster Bar. Nestled in the heart of New York City’s Grand Central Station, this historic venue offers the perfect backdrop to enjoy a relaxing evening of networking and socializing before the Thanksgiving break. Feel free to invite colleagues from your Legal Department or any in-house counsel friends who might be interested to register and join us for the festivities!

We look forward to seeing you there!

The ability to adeptly manage financial resources and accurately assess risks is a key component for litigation success. This program is designed to give legal professionals the tools and insights necessary to develop effective budgets and implement risk-adjusted litigation strategies to assist stakeholders in deciding when to settle and for how much. This program delves into methodologies for projecting case values and litigation expenses and balancing them against the risks of ongoing litigation and trial. It will also discuss alternate fee arrangements and provide examples of how to use these arrangements successfully. 

Participants will learn how to integrate financial planning with their litigation strategy, ensuring that every case is approached not only with a strong legal footing but also with an outcome-focused strategy that can be effectively communicated to and weighed by non-lawyer business stakeholders.

Presented by by Ali Cunningham, Partner and Merideth Daly, Partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, together with Ryan Leonard, Staff Counsel for Virginia REALTORS^®.  

Schedule:

3:30 - 4:00 PM - Registration and Networking

4:00 - 5:00 PM – CLE Program

5:00 - 6:30 pm – Reception

* Approved for 1 hour of VA CLE credit.

Greenberg Traurig Presents Unique Employment and Privacy Law CLEs

Please join Platinum Sponsor, Greenberg Traurig (GT), and leaders from its Chambers USA Band 1 Retail Industry Group, Labor & Employment Practice, & Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice, for two CLEs focused on employment and privacy law. We invite you to come for one session, or both!

“How to Proactively Respond to Rising Pay Equity and Transparency Risks”
Employers are facing heightened focus on pay issues as we see increased enforcement from regulators, new pay transparency legislation, more class action litigation, and growing awareness among employees. The session will focus on the what, why, and what now of pay equity and transparency requirements and risk mitigation. Presenters: John Richards and Mikaela Masoudpour 

“Artificial Intelligence Regulation in the US (Privacy Law 2.0)”
The session will focus on how artificial intelligence (AI) is being regulated in the United States and focus on how US privacy laws are specifically being applied to the training, development, and use of AI. Presenter: David Zetoony and Sarah Stein


Thursday, November 7, 2024
2:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. ET

Columbus Country Club
4831 E Broad St.
Columbus, OH 43213

1:45 – 2:00 p.m. Registration
2:00 p.m. Welcome/Introductions
2:00 – 3:15 p.m. “How to Proactively Respond to Rising Pay Equity and Transparency Risks”
Presenters: John Richards and Mikaela Masoudpour
3:15 – 3:30 p.m. Break / Registration for Second Session
3:30 – 4:45 p.m. “Artificial Intelligence Regulation in the US (Privacy Law 2.0)” Presenter: David Zetoony and Sarah Stein
4:45 – 6:30 p.m.Cocktail Reception
This program is pending 1 CLE hour per session by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education.

Registration fee – The cost of the program is $25/members and $45/non-members. Registration and payment can be made on-line. Refunds
will be honored up to Friday, November 1, 2024. There will be no refunds after this date. For questions, contact Chapter Administrator, Nancy Waterhouse, at 614.228.4716.

Our law firm-sponsored events are open to CO-ACC members, prospective CO-ACC members, and guests of the sponsoring firm. Membership ineligibility includes attorneys presently working in law firms. ACC membership is open to individuals who are engaged in the active practice of law employed by organizations in either the private or public sector, do not have regulatory, enforcement or policymaking responsibilities nor work in an institution with such authority, and do not hold themselves out to the public for the practice of law

Please join the ACC GA Women’s Initiative for its signature event of the year - a half-day forum focused on mental health for lawyers.  Pack your yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes to enjoy an afternoon of learning and serenity.

Agenda

2:00-3:00  Strategies for Lawyers to Maintain Wellness and Thrive
Hosted by Erin Clifford Wellness, Certified Health Coach

3:00-4:00  Mindfulness Panel
Hosted by Drew Phillips and Midtown Psychotherapy Associates

4:00-5:00  Yoga and Sound Bath

5:00-6:00  Healthy Happy Hour

Thank you to our sponsors Bondurant Mixson, Eversheds Sutherland, Fisher Phillips, JS Held, & Robbins Alloy Belinfante Littlefield.

This presentation will address recurring risks and legal challenges for government contractors that arise in connection with the preparation of bids and proposals.  Among other things, the presenters will address best practices for handling Procurement Integrity Act issues, including whether and when to disclose the potential receipt of procurement sensitive information.  They will also touch on Organizational Conflicts of Interest and trouble spots arising from the hiring of former government employees.  The presentation will also address issues that may impact eligibility (e.g., business system requirements), disclosure obligations, and cost/price considerations when preparing bids and proposals.  The presenters will focus on practical steps that companies can take to mitigate enforcement and other risks and anticipate potential legal challenges from competitors.

Presented by Alexander Canizares and Seth Locke, Partners at Perkins Coie, Mike LaCorte and Patrick Jensen, Partners at HKA, and Liz Gill, Vice President, Deputy General Counsel at CACI.

Agenda:

12:00 - 12:30 pm - Lunch and networking (in-person)

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm - Panel Presentation

Approved for 1.5 hours of VA Credit