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Join us for the ACC SFBA’s biggest event of the year! A full day of CLE topics focused on contracts, transactions, and related case law & All That Jazz.  The event will feature:

✯ 6 hrs. CA CLE programs ✯

✯ Opportunities to connect with members & sponsors ✯

✯ Networking breakfast and lunch ✯

✯ Cocktail reception ✯

✯ Chance to win business card draw prizes ✯

 

AGENDA

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Networking Breakfast, Sponsored by Transperfect

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM The Supreme Court Struck Down College Race-based Student Admission Policies: Are Employer DE&I Programs Next?, Presented by Cozen O'Connor (BIAS CLE)

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM In Perfect Harmony: Avoiding Legal Missteps When Acquiring Companies, Presented by Baker McKenzie

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Fiduciary Duties of Directors in M&A Transactions, Presented by Eversheds Sutherland

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM Lunch, Sponsored by Thomson Reuters

12:45 PM - 1:45 PM There’ll Be Some Changes Made: Impact of the Upcoming EU AI Act, Presented by Simmons & Simmons

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM A New Red Scare – The Ins and Outs of the Federal Government’s New Program to Regulate Outbound Investment in China, Presented by Greenberg Traurig

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM Problematic Provisions in Employee Agreements, Presented by Cozen O'Connor

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM Networking Reception 

Sponsored by Eversheds Sutherland

You’re invited to an evening of wine, hors d’oeuvres, and games, sponsored by Eversheds Sutherland.  Put your bocce ball skills to the test and see if you come out on top in our bocce ball tournament.  Join us in an evening of games & fun in the beautiful, elegant lounge at the San Francisco Wine Society.

Register now to secure your spot.

Historically, the Indian judiciary has been perceived as a tardy jurisdiction, primarily, due to lengthy trials and inordinate delays caused to enforce foreign judgements and awards. In the past few years both, the Indian legislature and judiciary has taken few initiatives to uplift the sentiment of foreign investors / litigants. Few legislative amendments coupled with some landmark cases have been effective and helpful in expediting enforcement actions in Indian courts. Nevertheless, it is imperative for a foreign entity to adopt an impeccable legal strategy when it comes to enforcement of foreign judgements and awards in India. The speaker will discuss these legal strategies.

Speaker:

Neerav Merchant, Partner & Head of Disputes, Majmudar & Partners

7:30 - 8:00 am Registration/Breakfast
8:00 - 9:00 am Program

Everyone has become aware of the amazing things that generative AI can do and employees are using these tools across all industries. Companies need to develop policies to effectively manage the legal risks that can result from such use.

Developing an effective policy starts with understanding the legal issues that can result from using generative AI and features of the various tools that are available to minimize legal risks and then developing a policy that addresses the legal issues relevant to your company.

During this session, you will learn about:

  • The unique legal issues with generative AI, including the lack of copyright protection, IP infringement, loss of trade secrets, data and biometric privacy issues and more

  • Managing legal risks with AI code generators that your developers are using

  • Lawsuits and enforcement actions that have been filed and how to prevent from becoming the next target

  • Why you need a company policy on the use of AI and what it should include

  • Why you need a policy on training AI models and what it should include

 

 

Discover the power of diversity on corporate boards! While research underscores the role of board diversity in boosting profitability and productivity, there's a persistent underrepresentation of women, especially Black women and women of color, on corporate boards. Despite legislative efforts to bridge the gender gap, progress has been slow. At this event, our panelists will delve into key topics, including finding board opportunities, the essentials of board service, questions to ask when considering a board position, identifying the right board fit, effective self-promotion, and the role of male allies in advancing women to leadership roles.
 
You will not want to miss what is sure to be an enlightening discussion and a chance to mingle with our guest speakers and other professionals over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
 
We look forward to seeing you at this exciting event!

Healthy lawyers are more effective lawyers.  Promoting mental health on an individual and institutional basis can enhance productivity, motivation, retention, as well as reducing absenteeism, turnover, and the risk of legal malpractice. While some stress may be inherent in the legal profession, strategies to manage stress are not only helpful, but also necessary to our competence in the legal field in the long term.  In this presentation, we will discuss studies regarding lawyer wellbeing, how stress affects lawyer competence, why lawyers are prone to stress-induced disease, and strategies to improve well-being.

11:30 am - 12:00 pm Registration/Lunch
12:00 - 1:00 pm Program

Non-Disclosure Agreements are some of the most commonly entered agreements in the  business environment and almost every business transaction agreement contains non-disclosure provisions.  NDAs require careful drafting and follow-through in their execution. Good NDAs ensure that your innovations, secrets, designs and data will remain confidential, even when shared with someone external to your company. In this interactive session, we will provide the secret sauce to crafting a great NDA.

 

 

Over the past six months, the public availability and widespread use of various generative artificial intelligence (Generative AI) AI solutions, such as Chat GPT or Bard, has presented numerous legal, technical and ethical considerations across most every industry and geography region.  Given the potential for widespread use, it is important for organizations to understand key issues and best practices surrounding use of Generative AI solutions in developing policies and assessing legal, technical and business strategies related to Generative AI.  Specifically, what does it mean when your company’s employees use these powerful tools in their daily work?  Come learn how these tools are being used/misused and what is at risk if your employees use these tools with your proprietary information or use the results in new products or marketing without considering the risks.  Using Open AI’s current terms of service as a case study, our discussion will include a review of the availability of trade secret, copyright and patent protection based on outputs generated by Generative AI services and how to formulate workable policies for your workplace.

Do you know what you need to know to fulfill your obligation for “competency” under the Professional Rules of Conduct?  How often do you get questions at work to which you do not know the answer?  How often does your business want answers that are not at the tips of your fingers or within your knowledge as a lawyer?  Do you know what to do when the business tries to create confidentiality using just your legal title?  Come hear about your obligations of competency under the law, how to handle situations where you don’t “know” what to do, and get practical tips to make your life easier.

Join us and McCarthy Tétrault in a charitable soup making event with the Dirty Apron to prepare and cook dozens of litres of healthy fresh soup that will be donated to support families with kids in need of essential care at Ronald McDonald House.

While the soup is cooling down, relax and reconnect with others in the in-house community over a glass of wine and supper.

We hope that you can join us!

Please note that you must RSVP below to confirm your attendance, as due to the nature of the event there is a maximum capacity of 22 attendees. This event is open to the in-house legal community.

Agenda:

5:15 pm Welcome & Check-in

5:30 pm Soup Prep, Dinner & Social

9:30 pm Event Ends

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