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Seismic Shocks at the PTAB and How to Adjust IPR Challenges in 2025

Some of the recent changes to the PTAB could result in some fundamental changes that require shifts in strategies, tactics, and risk considerations.  This update provides an overview of the changes that have already occurred, likely changes coming this year, as well as suggestions on re-aligning strategies for patent disputes overall.

 

Speakers:

Harper Batts, Partner, Sheppard Mullin

Chris Ponder, Partner, Sheppard Mullin

In-House Counsel TBD

 

Agenda:

11:30AM - 12:00PM Registration, Lunch, Networking

12:00PM - 1:00PM CLE Program

 

Join ACC SFBA and our Sponsor, Faegre Drinker, for the 2025 Taste of Sonoma event, at the beautiful Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens for a VIP Group Experience!  Join other ACC SFBA members for a relaxing bus ride from San Francisco to Sonoma. After fun day at the winery, we will board the bus back to San Francisco.

Taste of Sonoma showcases Sonoma County’s renowned vintners and the bounty that Sonoma County has to offer in one immersive day. You'll taste wines from 100+ wineries, refuel with delicious bites and relax at themed lounges. The lineup will also include a walk-around wine tasting, guided tours, beer garden, premium wine experiences and more!

AGENDA

9:00am – Load bus in San Francisco (Four Embarcadero Center @ Drum St & Clay St)

10:30am – Arrive at winery

11:00am – 3:30pm – Taste of Sonoma Event

4:00pm – Load bus back to San Francisco

5:30pm - Arrive in San Francisco

*Tickets for ACC members are $60 and registration is non-refundable.

 

PRO BONO EVENT: LA Food Bank (Family Friendly - Minimum age is 5 yrs old)

IN-PERSON EVENT  Saturday, May 10, 2025 8:40 AM - 1:00 PM at 2300 Pellissier Pl, City of Industry, CA 90601

ACC-SoCal is excited to participate in the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank’s annual Food from the Bar campaign, a month-long fundraising and volunteering effort by law firms, law schools, legal services organizations, and bar associations. LA Food Bank has been mobilizing resources to fight hunger in LA County since 1973, and the Food Bank is now serving more than 900,000 individuals every month. This event will take place at LA Food Bank’s distribution center in City of Industry, which is a newer, larger location that plays a critical role in the Food Bank’s response to the LA Fires. What: Volunteers will be working in an assembly line fashion, and duties could include assembling and taping boxes, opening cases of food products, inserting items into the boxes, quality control checking, sealing boxes, stacking boxes onto pallets, breaking down boxes and tidying up the work area. LA Food Bank will match volunteers with jobs that suit their abilities. Where: 2300 Pellissier Place, City of Industry, CA 90601 When: Saturday, May 10 Please arrive around 8:45 AM for parking and check-in Volunteer shift is 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Parking is available on-site. This event is open to ACC members and their families. Community hour sign-off is available. Please wear your ACC shirt, comfortable clothes, and close-toed shoes. If you do not have an ACC shirt, please write your t-shirt size in the “Registration Note” section. RSVP as soon as possible since space is limited.

By registering for this event, I hereby voluntarily waive, discharge claims, and release from liability ACC-SoCal and its affiliates (“ACC”) from any and all claims resulting from my participation (and, if applicable, on behalf of my minor child and any guests for their participation) in this volunteer activity, and hereby agree to hold ACC harmless from any and all claims, damages, injuries or losses caused by my own or another person’s negligence while a participant in this volunteer activity. I understand this assumption of risk, waiver of liability and hold harmless agreement is binding upon my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns. I also consent to the use of my image and name, and the image and name of any of my registered guests, by ACC in their publications, websites and productions.

PLEASE NOTE:

  • Arrive 15-20 minutes early to allow time for parking and check-in.
  • Free parking is available on-site but it is limited.
  • All volunteers are required to register individually and ahead of time; no walk-ins will be accepted.
  • The minimum age requirement to volunteer is 5.

DRESS CODE:

  • All volunteers must wear closed toe/closed heel shoes.
  • Casual and comfortable attire is recommended.
    • Ex: t-shirt and jeans
    • For safety reasons, please no shorts or tank tops
  • Mask are no longer required; however, are strongly recommended.
  • Gloves will be provided on-site.

Please register with ACC and with the organization by CLICKING HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT

MUST SIGN UP BY MAY 5!

Sponsor: ACC Southern California Pro Bono Committee

Legal Leaders Ahoy! Connect & Cruise


You're invited to an unforgettable evening on the water during Web Summit Vancouver 2025! Goodlawyer and ACC British Columbia are thrilled to welcome you aboard a private yacht as we cruise through the stunning English Bay.

Enjoy Vancouver's iconic skyline as our backdrop for an evening of meaningful connections, lively conversations, and maybe even a few legal revelations!

You'll be in fantastic company – we're expecting 400 of Canada's top in-house counsel, legal innovators, and C-suite executives to join us for this unique networking experience.

Where: Pacific Boulevard Marina, 750 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver, B.C.

When: Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Event Schedule:

  • 4:00 PM – VIP Reception 
  • 5:30 PM – General Boarding
  • 6:30 PM – Sunset Cruise
  • 9:30 PM – Docking at Harbour

Special Perks for ACC British Columbia:

ACCBC, you're in for a treat! Enjoy VIP entry and feel free to bring a +1 (personal or professional). You'll also receive complimentary drink tickets and access to our gourmet offerings on board.

Don't miss the boat! Spots are limited, so secure your place early for one of our most anticipated events of the year.

We can't wait to welcome you aboard!

This event is open to both ACC members and non-members, no fee to participate.


PRO BONO EVENT: Public Counsel CARES Advocacy Outings IN-PERSON EVENT  Friday, May 2, 2025 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM at Civic Center DPSS

ACC-SoCal is partnering with Public Counsel for this upcoming pro bono opportunity. Public Counsel is a nonprofit public interest law firm dedicated to advancing civil rights and racial and economic justice. Through Public Counsel’s CARES advocacy program, you will work directly with low-income and unhoused individuals to help them navigate the public social service system, secure essential benefits, and advocate for their rights. This is a unique pro bono opportunity to engage in hands-on advocacy while deepening understanding of the homelessness crisis in Los Angeles.

Requirements: Completion of one-hour virtual training beforehand. MCLE credit provided. Please use this Zoom registration link to sign up for the training.

MUST SIGN UP BY APRIL 28!

Sponsor: ACC Southern California Pro Bono Committee

PRO BONO EVENT: Public Counsel CARES Advocacy Outings IN-PERSON EVENT  Thursday, May 8, 2025 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM at Wilshire Special DPSS (2415 W. 6th St., Los Angeles, CA 90057)

ACC-SoCal is partnering with Public Counsel for this upcoming pro bono opportunity. Public Counsel is a nonprofit public interest law firm dedicated to advancing civil rights and racial and economic justice. Through Public Counsel’s CARES advocacy program, you will work directly with low-income and unhoused individuals to help them navigate the public social service system, secure essential benefits, and advocate for their rights. This is a unique pro bono opportunity to engage in hands-on advocacy while deepening understanding of the homelessness crisis in Los Angeles.

Requirements: Completion of one-hour virtual training beforehand. MCLE credit provided. Please use this Zoom registration link to sign up for the training.

MUST SIGN UP BY APRIL 28!

Sponsor: ACC Southern California Pro Bono Committee

The Erwin Hotel in Venice on May 7th.

Registration will be from 5:30pm – 6pm,

AI, Lies, and the Law: Defamation in the Digital Era, the CLE program will be from 6pm – 7pm,

And the cocktail hour on the rooftop will last until 9 pm.

Even before generative AI tools became widely available, defamation lawsuits were on the rise.  AI has the potential to increase the frequency of reputational disputes and defamation litigation. This program will explain the reasons for this, and provide legal and practical considerations for businesses on both sides of the issue, whether dealing with reputational harms to their people or brands, or defending a defamation suit filed against them.

 

Hosted by BCLP

 

Speakers:

Rachel Matteo-Boehm

Jasdeep Atwal

Join us for a tour of the Epson America Headquarters led by Kendra Jones, Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer at Epson, followed by a CLO panel discussion highlighting the evolving role of the General Counsel in corporate sustainability.

 

May 22 from 5-7

Epson America

3131 Katella Avenue

Los Alamitos, CA 90720

 

Sponsor: Ogletree Deakins

Please join Norton Rose Fulbright and the Southern California Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel for an insightful webinar where we will delve into the latest developments in cybersecurity and privacy litigation. As cybersecurity and privacy claims continue to evolve, understanding the emerging trends and applying practical solutions can help businesses mitigate litigation risks.

Topics:

  • Emerging trends in cybersecurity and privacy litigation
  • Practical solutions to litigation risk and overall takeaways

 

Norton Rose Fulbright speakers:

Ji Won Kim, Partner, Los Angeles

Eva Yang, Partner, Los Angeles

 

Sponsor: Norton Rose Fulbright

Please join us on the Zoom platform for our ACC-SFBA employment law consultation for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. This event is presented by Cozen O'Connor and organized in conjunction with the Justice & Diversity Center of the Bar Association of San Francisco (JDC).

FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2025

The afternoon will consist of:

12:00pm: Lunch Delivery & Introductions

12:15 - 1:15pm: Volunteer Training (NEW Volunteers)
1:15 - 1:45pm: Volunteer Training (+ RETURNING Volunteers)
(CLE #1: 1.5 hours California Credit)

1:45 - 2:00pm: Breakout Room Prep Time for Volunteers
2:00 - 2:15pm: Non-Profit Introductions
2:15 - 4:00pm: Consultations
4:00 - 4:15pm: Break

4:15 - 5:15pm: "Hard to Get" CLE Happy Hour (CLE #2: 1.0 hour California Credit)

The event starts with a virtual CLE training session entitled "Employment Law Legal Audit for Nonprofit Organizations", by Cozen O’Connor, to update ACC members on employment law in California. Those who have never volunteered for this Pro Bono clinic before will join us at Noon.  Those who have volunteered before may choose to join at Noon OR 1:15PM for the latest updates. Next, members will be placed into small teams (with one or two other attorneys) to meet with their assigned nonprofit clients. Teams will have a couple hours to help their clients identify employment law issues and to counsel their clients. Cozen O'Connor employment attorneys will be standing by to assist with challenging questions.

All ACC members are welcome, regardless of your level of experience - you do not have to be an employment attorney to participate, and you are not required to provide pro bono services to your assigned clients after this event.

Examples of the types of non-profits these events have helped in the past include:

  • An organization that empowers young mothers to complete their high school and post-secondary education and nurtures their children’s development
  • An organization that supported low-income families during the pandemic by distributing packages of education essentials
  • An organization that works on behalf of low-income immigrants and refugees through advocacy, education, legal services, and other community-based services

We will close the day with the "Hard to Get" CLE Happy Hour,  Cozen O'Connor will host a wine & cheese reception at your desk and offer "DEI and DEIA.......R.I.P.?", 1.0 hour Specialty MCLE, Implicit Bias.

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