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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.

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August 18, 2022 | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM CDT

The Houstonian Hotel
111 North Post Oak Lane
Houston, TX 77024

Pricing
Members: 75.00 (Early Bird $50 until 8/8/22)
Non-members: 450.00 (Early Bird $400 until 8/8/22)

Overview (Program Summary)

A program hosted by:

ACC Houston

Registration is NOW OPEN!

 

Schedule

 

Breakfast and Check-In: 8:00 am - 8:30 am

 

Session 1: 8:30 - 9:20 am
Topic: Legal aspects of Cybersecurity: Key Privacy, Data and Security Issues for Corporate Counsel
Credit: 1.00 hrs CLE (TX)


Speakers:
Rachel Ehlers, Special Counsel, Baker Botts, Austin
Valerie Daniel, Senior Counsel, Retail and Privacy, NRG
Michael Hawes, Partner, Baker Botts, Houston

Privacy, data management, and cybersecurity are key focus areas for executives and Boards.  With companies viewing their data as “crown jewels,” corporate counsel face the headache of a host of new laws and regulations and a steep rise in cyberattacks.  Our panel of experts will discuss the current environment and provide practical guidance on embedding privacy and security into all aspects of your company, including contracts, licensing, employment and litigation.

Session 2: 9:30 - 10:20 am
Topic: Doing Business in Developing Markets – Focus on the Middle East
Credit: 1.00 hrs CLE (TX) and includes 0.50 hrs Ethics Credit


Speaker: Jonathan P. Noble, Partner, AMERELLER

The session will cover:
1. The development of law and legal practice in the UAE and wider Middle East
2. Corporate governance and compliance considerations including Anti-Money Laundering and Economic Substance Regulations
3. Tips and tricks for General Counsels to effectively do business in the UAE
4. The inter-play of law, ethics, and cultural practice

Session 3: 10:30 - 11:20 am
Topic: Contractual Indemnities In Action: Are You Really Protected?
Credit: 1.00 hrs CLE (TX)


Speakers:
Stephen Crain - Partner, Bracewell
Elaine Balagia, Senior Legal Counsel, Liberty Energy

A review of indemnities from the perspective of transactions and litigation; there are basic misunderstandings of the nature and scope of indemnities that are routinely overlooked.

Session 4: 11:30 – 12:20 pm
Topic: The Great Resignation: Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR), Data Risks and the Costs of Compliance Key takeaways
Credit: 1.00 hrs CLE (TX)


Moderator:
Rebecca Perry, Director Strategic Partnerships, Exterro

 

Speakers:

Christy Hawkins, Special Counsel, Consumer Financial Services, Data and Technology (CFS+) Practice Group, Akerman LLP
Devika Kornbacher, Partner, Clifford Chance
Kimberly Pilcher, Executive Counsel Labor & Employment Law, Exxon Mobil Corporation

Over half of US employees already have or plan to leave their jobs this year. If this self-reported intention comes true, it means a tremendous amount of headache, not only for HR and recruiting, but also for privacy department. In California, the employee exemption from CCPA is set to expire at the end of 2022. As we have seen in Europe where employee data is not protected, departing employees almost always submit data subject requests for their data. Recent statistics show that while consumer requests average about $1500 US to satisfy, employee requests can be 20 times that amount. 
In addition, when employees leave, the may intentionally or inadvertently expose personal data from your organization, either of customers, suppliers or fellow employees. 

Please join us as we explore: 

  • How to address employee DSARs
  • How to manage costs through automation
  • How to prevent data exfiltration or loss when employees leave the organization. 

Lunch service: 12:30 noon- 1:00 pm

 

Keynote Speaker: 1 pm –2:00 pm

Comedian Sheng Wang

Sheng Wang is a comedian, actor and writer originally from Houston, TX.  He will film his first Netflix special to be produced and directed by Ali Wong in June 2022. He was a featured stand-up on HBO’s “2 Dope Queens” special and also wrote for the ABC show “Fresh Off the Boat.” Sheng resides in Los Angeles and in his time off, he enjoys exploring botanical gardens and discovering new ways to snack.

Session 5: 2:10 – 3:00 pm
Topic: Claiming Privilege: Updates, Practical Considerations, and Best Practices For In-House Counsel
Credit: 1.00 hrs CLE (TX) and includes 0.25 hrs Ethics Credit


Speakers:
Adam J. Russ, Member, Gordon Arata
Jared G. LeBlanc, Member, Gordon Arata
Meghan K. Flanery, Member, Gordon Arata
Brandon A. O'Quinn, Associate, Gordon Arata

This session will provide an update on recent state and federal cases affecting in-house claims of privilege. The discussion will examine how recent treatment of attorney-client, work product, and immunity privileges in various contexts, including by the Texas Supreme Court and U.S. Supreme Court, could affect your business. The panel will explore cautionary tales and provide practical considerations to protect privilege, particularly in dual-purpose communications.

Session 6: 3:10 -4:00 pm
Topic: The Times They Are a Changin’: Litigation Issues Arising out of Climate Change and Green Energy Transition
Credit: 1.00 hrs CLE (TX)


Speakers:
John Deis, Partner, Hicks Thomas LLP
Eric Grant, Partner, Hicks Thomas LLP
Stephen Barrick, Partner, Hicks Thomas LLP

We will discuss litigation issues and trends arising out of climate change and green energy transition. This will include force majeure applicability in weather or climate change related events, weather event litigation, insurance coverage for economic losses arising out of weather and climate change related events, litigation arising out of green energy transition projects and ESG disclosures, and government climate change related regulation. 

Session 7: 4:10 – 5:00 pm
Topic: Game Show: Can you spot the ethical choice?
Credit: 1.00 hrs CLE (TX) and includes 1.00 hrs Ethics Credit


Speakers:
Kimberly Cheeseman, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright
Julie Searle, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright

Ethics credit, but make it fun: Working through various fact patterns, attendees will be provided multiple choice options to select the appropriate next step. Our presenters will use real-world scenarios ripped from the headlines, pop culture, sports and music to put attendees to the test to see whether they know the correct, ethical choice.

Reception and Raffle: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Bring your donation to our annual school supply drive and get an extra raffle ticket for fabulous prizes!!  The drive will benefit the Teachers Aid Program at the Houston Food Bank.

Together we are helping under-served students by donating much-needed supplies to local area schools.

Many children can’t afford the most basic school supplies.  Without the proper tools to do the work, children are challenged to achieve academic success.  Many compassionate teachers pay for school supplies from their own pocket so their students have a more productive, efficient learning experience.  The Teachers Aid Program provides the supplies kids need to succeed.

CLE

Credits: 7.0 hrs CLE (TX) and includes 1.75 hrs Ethics Credits
State: TX

Contact

Elena Baer
Phone: 346.336.6154
E-mail: acchouston@accglobal.com

 


Notes

The ACC Houston Chapter asks that everyone attending in person be fully vaccinated as defined by CDC. You acknowledge that attending this event is voluntary and that you will adhere to the local city and venue's policies regarding safety practices, including social distancing and mask wearing. Further, if you exhibit COVID-like symptoms or have been in contact with someone who is COVID positive within the past 5 days, we encourage you to stay home. If you learn after the event that you have COVID-19, please contact management at the venue so that they can implement any protocols they may have in place.

The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is a global bar association that promotes the common professional and business interests of in-house counsel who work for and whose primary responsibility is providing legal advice to corporations, associations and other private-sector organizations. Accordingly, the ACC Houston Chapter reserves the right to limit attendance at any of its Continuing Legal Education (CLE) events to ACC Houston Chapter members or non-ACC chapter member in-house attorneys only. If you are not an in-house attorney and wish to attend a CLE event, you may only do so, space permitting, if you are accompanied by an in-house attorney from your company or organization.

When you participate in a ACC or ACC Houston event, photography, audio and/or video recording may occur. By participating in the event, you grant ACC Houston and other entities as ACC Houston may designate from time to time (“ACC Houston Parties”) the right to create, use, distribute, broadcast, edit, or otherwise disseminate the photography, audio and/or video recording from the event that contain recordings of you or your likeness (collectively “Recordings”) without any further review or approval from you, in whole or in part, throughout the world, in perpetuity, in any and all media now known or hereafter developed. This grant to the ACC Houston Parties includes, but is not limited to, the use of the Recordings either alone or together with supporting materials, such as video or supporting information.

Examples of permitted use of the Recordings include displaying the photographs as thumbnails on a ACC Houston website (e.g., www.acc.com/chapters/houst or acchouston.starchapter.com); utilizing the Recordings on ACC Houston Parties websites or print publications.

In addition, you understand that ACC Houston is not obligated to use the Recordings in any way. You agree that the rights granted herein are irrevocable. You further agree that you have no ownership rights in the Recordings and are due no royalties or other compensation whatsoever related to the Recordings.

By participating in the event, you affirm that you have the full power and authority to grant the rights and releases set forth herein.

CLE

Credits: 7.00 Hrs and includes 1.75 Hrs Ethics Credits (TX)
State: TX
Category: Business Law

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Sponsored By

AMERELLER
Baker Botts L.L.P.
Bracewell LLP
Exterro
Gordon Arata Montgomery Barnett
Hicks Thomas LLP
Norton Rose Fulbright

 

Reception Sponsor: Omni Bridgeway

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