ACC Colorado
In-House Counsel Forum
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Join ACC Colorado for an afternoon of CLE education, networking and a hosted reception at the
Four Seasons Hotel Downtown Denver.
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ACC Member Price
Member rate extended to paralegals and contract managers.
$45.00
Non-Member Price
$75.00
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12:30 Doors Open & Registration
1:00 P.M. – 1:50 P.M. – 2 Sessions (1 CLE Credit)
2:00 P.M. – 2:50 P.M. – 2 Sessions (1 CLE Credit)
3:00 P.M. – 3:50 P.M. – 2 Sessions (1 CLE Credit)
4:15 P.M. – 5:15 P.M. – General Session
5:15 P.M. – 6:30 P.M. – Reception
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1:00 PM – 1:50 PM – 2 Sessions
Cottonwood A: Leveraging Immigration Program Management in a Changing Business World
Business conditions, including labor market shortages, real estate prices, and the post-pandemic concerns, have caused employers to re-imagine their employment models. Some companies have been essentially forced into multi-jurisdictional situations to go where the talent is. Implementing and managing flexible work arrangements to remain competitive in a tight labor market is more important than ever. In this presentation, we will discuss using immigration benefits to respond to talent and labor demand and highlight recent federal enforcement activity in the area of immigration and employment eligibility verification (or Forms I-9).
Presenters:
Ceridwen Koski, Shareholder, Ogletree Deakins
Chris Thomas, Shareholder, Ogletree Deakins
Lauren Polk, Senior Corporate Counsel, Oracle
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Cottonwood B: It Takes Two to Tango: Finding Alignment Between Business Objectives and Your Legal Department
Join Spencer Fane for an evaluation of what business leaders expect from their legal departments. In a recent survey of 100 GCs and law department heads, BRYTER found that only 12% believe ‘controlling legal spend’ is what the CEO or company’s board value most from the legal department. Instead, ‘supporting business objectives’ came top at 37%. This panel will respond to this intelligence and offer insights into how they work to balance the often-competing priorities of supporting business objectives and managing legal risks.
Presenters:
Kimberly Pryor, General Counsel, JBS USA Foods
Jon Watson, Partner, Spencer Fane
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM – 2 Sessions
Cottonwood A: What’s the Latest from the FTC and DOJ - Be in the Know
All signs point to even more antitrust enforcement in 2023. Shook Hardy & Bacon will provide an update on the FTC and DOJ’s priorities in 2023, with a particular emphasis on: (1) Non-Compete Provisions; (2) Information-Sharing; and (3) the Right to Repair. Non-competes are in the antitrust news because the FTC announced a proposed rule that would ban almost all non-competes. There has been uproar in response to this announcement, both on procedural grounds (that the FTC lacks authority to issue this rule) and substantive grounds (that this rule would make it difficult for companies to protect their legitimate business interests, such as protecting trade secrets). The focus of this discussion will be on what companies should do in light of the present uncertainty. Information-sharing is in the news because the DOJ recently withdrew policy statements providing for certain “safe harbors” for information sharing. We will talk about what this means for healthcare and other companies. Finally, we will talk about “the right to repair,” another government enforcement priority, which imposes uncertainty and obligations on many consumer goods companies. Additionally, we will also talk about other government enforcement priorities and what they mean for antitrust compliance.
Presenters:
Ryan Sandrock, Antitrust Co-Chair and Partner, Shook, Hardy & Bacon
Ian Papendick
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Cottonwood B: Protecting Your Company's IP in China: Manufacturers, Suppliers, and Competitors and the Pitfalls to Avoid
An unfortunate common occurrence in China is that individuals and other entities file patents on your company’s inventions. The entities may be competitors, manufacturers, opportunists, or even JV partners. The intention may be nefarious or simply the result of a misunderstanding and sometimes even a misguided attempt to help protect the company’s interests. In this presentation, we will discuss these issues and how to avoid or mitigate them.
Presenters:
Bobby Dickensheets, Director of IP and Legal, BOA
Charles Gray, Shanghai Office Managing Partner and Denver Office Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend
Clark Weight, Partner, Kilpatrick Townsen & Stockton LLP
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM – 2 Sessions
Cottonwood A: Public Company Update
Join Perkins Coie for an update relevant to all publicly traded companies and those considering an IPO. Hear about the recent flurry of SEC rulemakings relating to ESG, cyber security and executive compensation and learn best practice trends on SEC disclosure and corporate governance topics.
Presenters:
Jason Day, Partner & Firmwide Corporate Co-Chair, Perkins Coie
Jonathan Schulman, Partner, Perkins Coie
Eric Gunning, Deputy General Counsel & Secretary, Allegion
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Cottonwood B: Emerging Technologies in AI and Web3
Explore the evolution of the Internet with blockchain and artificial intelligence. Blockchain technology has reinvigorated digital art in the form of non-fungible tokens, or NFTs. Cryptocurrencies are using blockchain technology to send currency without the use of banks using smart contracts. Artificial intelligence is implementing shortcuts to everyday tasks and is used to create images out of digital memory. This presentation will provide an overview of these emerging technologies and the intellectual property issues facing companies daily.
Presenter:
Will Schultz, Partner, Merchant & Gould
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4:15 PM – 5:15 PM – General Session
So, You Want to Become CLO of Your Company?
You’re a vital member of your company’s legal team. You’re challenged by the work, inspired by the company’s mission, and you have your sights set on advancing within your organization.
- What will it take to become the Chief Legal Officer of your company?
- Once you move into the CLO role, how do you succeed with this broad set of responsibilities?
Join this In House Counsel Forum General Session panel of prominent Colorado C-Suite Leaders in an open discussion of their experiences serving as and working alongside successful Chief Legal Officers.
Panelists
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Jacki Cooper Melmed, Chief Legal Officer, UCHealth
Jacki Cooper Melmed currently serves as Chief Legal Officer for UCHealth. Before joining UCHealth, Ms. Cooper Melmed served as Chief Legal Counsel to Governors Jared Polis and John Hickenlooper. Prior to working for state government, Ms. Cooper Melmed practiced law at Shoemaker Ghiselli + Schwartz and Hogan & Hartson. Ms. Cooper Melmed serves on the Board of Breakthrough, Colorado, and in June 2021, she was appointed to the Scientific and Cultural Facilities Board. Ms. Cooper Melmed is an avid hiker and skier and enjoys reading, cooking, travel, and spending time with her husband and, when allowed, two adult sons.
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