The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is the world's largest organization serving the professional and business interests of attorneys who practice in the legal departments of corporations, associations, nonprofits and other private-sector organizations around the globe.
Learn finance and management skills to assist you in your in-house practice
About this event
Please join the ACC Mountain West Chapter and our sponsor, Barnes & Thornburg at the Young Living Auditorium on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Each course offers key topics relevant to in-house counsel.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Cost for ACC Members : $55
Cost for Non-ACC Members: $75
Register by April 20, 2022 – Seats are limited!
Schedule for the day:
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Registration & Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
CORPORATE FINANCE
presented by Emily Sharp Rains, LLM of Taxation, Esq.
·Working with Financial Statements
·Reporting M&A Activity
·Financial Reporting
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Lunch
12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
MANAGING YOUR TEAM
presented by Matt Wride, JD and President, DecisionWise
In-house counsel are facing new and unique ethical challenges arising from a rapidly changing business and technology environment. This program focuses on technology and in-house counsel’s ethical responsibilities surrounding agreements, compliance and data. The program will include a review of relevant ABA model rules and other ABA and Colorado guidance. Afterwards, panelists will discuss realistic scenarios touching on technology that in-house all while operating within our ethical obligations.
What In-House Counsel Need To Know About Mobile App Compliance: New Requirements & Risks
Mobile apps bring unique compliance and legal risks. Apple and Google have recently implemented new requirements with more on the horizon. In this webinar Tyler Thompson will discuss app store provider requirements, privacy and data sharing considerations in apps, mobile app terms, and mobile app accessibility. Current metrics on how mobile app leaders are dealing with these requirements
will also be discussed. Wednesday, March 30, 2022 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. MDT
Speaker:
Tyler Thompson Of Counsel, Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice
America’s Secret Cybersecurity Regulator: The SEC gets serious and specific about security Risk
Overview: With new proposed public company disclosure rule announced in March and a string of enforcement cases, the SEC has emerged as a unexpected regulator in the cybersecurity space. We discuss what the new proposed disclosure requirements entail, some potential compliance pitfalls, and some broader cybersecurity and corporate governance issues that are likely to flow from the new rules.
Thursday, April 7, 2022 | 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM MDT | No Cost to Attend
**Arrive at the Clue Room at 3:45 PM for a game from 4 PM - 5 PM. Food and drinks to follow at the Viewhouse from 5 PM - 6:30 PM.
Looking for something exciting to do with friends and colleagues? Then come out to The Clue Room: Colorado's First and Largest Escape Game Company.
As the door closes behind you, you and your chosen teammates will be "trapped" in an unfamiliar room. You only have 60 minutes to escape, so use your time wisely! The clock is always ticking! You and your team will need to work together in order to solve hidden clues, mysteries, and riddles. Remember, it’s all about fun, critical thinking, and teamwork!
The Clue Room Live Escape Games are designed for groups of 2-10 players. Any team with a bit of creativity, good ideas, and logical thinking can escape The Clue Room, so be sure to always think outside of the box! We recommend reading glasses and comfortable shoes. We guarantee that this experience will be unlike any other you have ever had!
Sounds intriguing? Come out and see if you and your team have what it takes to beat the Clue Room's 10 originally designed games!
Arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled time (345PM arrival) since we begin the clock promptly at 4PM. The game will last one hour. Then join us for food and drinks at the Viewhouse from 5 PM - 6:30 PM - 7101 S Clinton St, Centennial, CO 80112.
Confessions of an Outside Counsel: Internal Investigations
In 2022, the complexity of the legal and regulatory environment continues to intensify. This is leading to an increase in the number and intricacy of internal investigations conducted or overseen by in-house counsel. This presentation will provide corporate counsel with a roadmap for successful investigations, offering attendees practical tips and tricks from two experienced labor and employment attorneys. Topics covered will include:
Selecting investigators;
Defining the scope of the investigation;
Preserving attorney-client privilege in investigations and other ethical concerns;
Practical tips for completing an investigation in a timely manner; and
Confessions of investigations gone right and wrong
Employment Law Hot Topics: A Roundtable Discussion and Networking Event
Littler Denver attorneys and Colorado ACC invite you and other CLO members to a highly engaging question and answer session addressing changes, trends, and best practices in labor and employment law. This interactive forum will allow attendees to share how businesses are handling current legal challenges as we begin year three of the COVID-19 pandemic, explore practical and out-of-the-box approaches to address these challenges, and share ideas and strategies that have proven successful.
Topics to be discussed at this roundtable include:
Considerations for mandating COVID-19 vaccination
Other COVID-19-related issues
Handling accommodations
Safety rules
Return to work
Litigation update
Please submit your questions upon registering to krogers@littler.comor bring your questions with you. All questions welcome!
When:Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022
4:30-5:00 p.m. Registration
5:00-6:00 p.m. Dinner & Roundtable Discussion
6:00-7:00 p.m. Cocktail Hour Networking
Where: Coohills 1400 Wewatta St Denver, CO 80202 Map
Cost: Complimentary
Parking: You may park in the garage connected to Coohills. Pre-paid vouchers provided at the registration table.
Continuing Education: CLE certification is pending approval
When is a data breach a breach? Ethical Considerations Around the Duty to Notify
Personal information is currently protected by a patchwork of industry specific international, federal and state legislation whose scope, jurisdiction and notification requirements vary. This can be challenging for organizations that conduct business across multiple states and countries. This presentation will focus on the compliance complexity and the ethical considerations counsel should be aware when deciding on when they need to notify authorities.
Description: Product design and packaging are an essential part of every company’s operations. Your brand is your image – but it is more than just a name or a logo. Valuable consumer recognition may derive from the look of your packaging, the tune of your jingle, or even the colors used in your store. Join Maschoff Brennan shareholders Parrish Freeman https://mabr.com/professional/parrish-freeman/ and C.J. Veverka https://mabr.com/professional/cj-veverka/ as they explore how trade dress law can be a powerful tool to distinguish your brand within the marketplace, and how to use trade dress to protect against competitors looking capitalize on your goodwill in the marketplace.
