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Sleep is the cornerstone of our health. In appointments where we discuss some facet of our health, we often get the question, "and how are you sleeping"? Our mental, emotional, and physical health all hinge on sleep. In a society that is overworked and under rested many believe that sacrificing sleep will make us more productive. In reality sacrificing sleep accomplishes the opposite. How can busy attorneys get quality sleep without sacrificing our productivity?

We will discuss small habit changes from circadian rhythms to room makeovers that can immediately improve your sleep quality. Choose which habits will work best for your practice of law, your lifestyle, and your health goals and start sleeping better.

All in-house counsel are invited to participate in 5 hours of virtual California CLE programming, lunch delivery across the U.S. and more! 
Discover new and timely legal updates pertaining to all things privacy.

TUESDAY / MAY 21 2024 - Privacy Summit Mixer (In Person) - Register Here

WEDNESDAY / MAY 22 2024 - Privacy Summit (Virtual)  - Register Here

AGENDA

8:30AM - 9:30AM I Eversheds Sutherland
Cybersecurity Readiness & Response

During this interactive scenario-based session, we will cover incident preparedness, including information on how to prepare for the new SEC cyber disclosure requirements and guidelines for the preservation of privilege during incident response activities.

Panelists:
Michael Bahar, Partner & Co-Lead of Global Cybersecurity and Data Privacy, Eversheds Sutherland
Jennifer Martin, Senior Privacy & Cybersecurity Counsel, Postman

9:45am-10:45am I Finnegan
Staying Abreast of U.S. Privacy Requirements

This session will provide an overview of the requirements across the many US State laws, how they are different and what they have in common, what effect they have on our businesses (e.g., ability to advertise, do-not-sell data issues, individual rights, etc.), with practical tips on how companies can streamline compliance.

Panelists:
Lynn Parker Dupree, Partner, Finnegan
Sheila Pham, Director, Legal - Privacy, RingCentral
Gauri Manglik, Deputy General Counsel, GoFundMe

11:00am-Noon I Exterro
Global Privacy & Cyber Law Trends: 
How Data Management Practices Can Help Meet The Challenges of a Fragmented Global Landscape

The panel will provide an overview of recent legal developments on privacy, AI and cyber around the world, and describe related trends and implications. It will then provide practical tips and guidance on how your data management practices can help address a multitude of requirements around the world in an effective way.

Panelists:
Maggie Ledbetter, Director of Client Implementation, Exterro
Justine Phillips, Partner, Baker & MacKenzie
Cynthia Cole, Partner, Baker & MacKenzie
Christine McGrath, Senior Corporate Counsel - Privacy, Autodesk
Dawn Maruna, Managing Senior Counsel - Privacy, Palo Alto Networks

Noon - Lunch Delivery (Must order in advance with link provided)

12:30pm-1:30pm I Farella Braun + Martel
AI and Privacy: What Every Company Needs To Do Today

This session will introduce the basics of AI governance, such as ownership, cross-functional coordination, policies, and reporting to the board. We will walk through the NIST AI Risk Management Framework, and discuss implications and best practices when using AI for HR and recruiting purposes. We will review how existing privacy laws apply to AI (e.g., laws concerning profiling, automated decision-making, and opt out).  We will also address privacy implications of existing and anticipated employment legislation seeking to mitigate potential bias caused by the use of AI in employment decisions. Finally, we will introduce some of the risks associated with AI and what companies can do to protect themselves.

Panelists:
Sushila Chanana, Partner, Farella Braun + Martel
Benjamin R. Buchwalter, Special Counsel, Farella Braun + Martel
Sunny Seon Kang, Global Privacy Counsel, AI & Data, Visa
Amanda Katzenstein, Corporate Counsel, Salesforce

1:45pm-2:45pm I Keker, Van Nest & Peters
Navigating the Privacy Minefield: Litigation Trends and Case Strategy

This session will cover an overview of U.S. privacy litigation trends, claims asserted in the U.S. and California, key defenses, and practical takeaways. The session will also include information on potential litigation prevention strategy with suggestions for measures that in-house counsel can take to try to avoid litigation from happening, e.g., terms to include in EULAs, terms of services, arbitration clauses, other agreements or templates, and policies.

Panelists:
Ben Berkowitz, Partner, Keker, Van Nest & Peters
Tom Gorman, Partner, Keker, Van Nest & Peters
Christina Lee, Partner, Keker, Van Nest & Peters
Danielle C. Pierre, Litigation Counsel,  Google

Thank you to our Sponsors!

With four generations of professionals in the workplace today, each group, shaped by unique experiences and trends, has its own general preferences, priorities, and needs. In this presentation from Robert Half, you’ll gain valuable insights into the dynamics of today’s workforce and understand how these factors impact managers’ strategies in hiring, motivating, and retaining skilled professionals across different generations.

*Heavy appetizers and drinks will be provided

*Photographer will be onsite for complimentary headshots

Akil Hirani, Managing Partner of Majmudar & Partners, a leading law firm in India, will provide helpful tips on points important to keep in mind when it comes to hiring (and terminations) in India, protecting IP rights, data privacy, compliance with India governance rules and what's next in the burgeoning AI space.

Speaker:

Akil Hirani, Managing Partner and Head of Transactions, Majmudar & Partners

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 7, 2024

The afternoon will consist of:

12:00pm: Lunch Delivery & Introductions
12:15 - 1:45pm: Volunteer Training (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. 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. You must be barred in the State of California for insurance purposes.

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" MCLE Happy Hour.  Cozen O'Connor will host a wine & cheese reception at your desk and offer a NEW "Hard to Get" MCLE, Civility in the Legal Profession.

Day at the The Huntington – includes admission and box lunch For ACC members with our group at a reserved location.  Guest/family may join but you will need to purchase these tickets yourself (see below).

Date: Sunday April 7

Time: 9:30 – 1:30  

Sign-Up: Space is limited so sign up soon to reserve your spot!

Parking: Free but gets crowded so please arrive by 9:30

Getting there: Directions will be provided; carpools may be available

Dining: We will have a group lunch at 12:00 at a reserved location; other options available throughout the day at your own cost.    

Guests/Family Members: Welcomed and encouraged! Please purchase tickets for your friends and family members at Admission — The Huntington. Be sure to select the 10:00 a.m. option.   

Details:

• 9:30 –park and come to area by front gates
• 10:00 – we will all meet and form smaller groups
• 12:00 – lunch as a group, box lunches provided to ACC members   
• 1:30 – wrap up/raffle
• 1:30 – 5:00, all are welcome to leave or stay until closing

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Huntington Library - Wikipedia

The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens, known as The Huntington,^[a] is a collections-based educational and research institution established by Henry E. Huntington (1850–1927) and Arabella Huntington (c.1851–1924) in San Marino, California, United States. In addition to the library, the institution houses an extensive art collection with a focus on eighteenth- and nineteenth-century European art and seventeenth- to mid-twentieth century American art. The property also has approximately 120 acres (49 ha) of specialized botanical landscaped gardens, including the "Japanese Garden", the "Desert Garden", and the "Chinese Garden" (Liu Fang Yuan).

Join us for a refreshing Spring walk at Balboa Lake Park.  Enter the park through the Balboa Blvd. entrance and park in the designated parking slots.  Then head over to the Swan Boat Rental Area for our group meet-up. We will make our way around the lake on the footpath and enjoy fresh air, exercise, and camaraderie while counting steps on our movement trackers.  Friends and families welcome!  As a bonus, Balboa Lake Park is dog-friendly so feel free to bring a furry friend.  Water and light snacks will be provided.  The park has open green spaces, picnic tables, pedal boat and bike rentals, and a children’s play area, so feel free to explore afterwards.

This CLE program will use a case study to describe how in-house counsel can effectively respond to and manage corporate turmoil – and how best to avoid these scenarios. Examined through three distinct lenses – (i) immediate response and mitigation, (ii) internal investigations and litigation strategy, and (iii) government/regulatory scrutiny – this presentation will offer practical tips for addressing the complex and potentially competing needs of internal and external stakeholders, employees, the government, and the public in the midst of a corporate crisis.