Monday, April 29, 2024

Mitigating Data Risk - May 1, 2024

How Legal Must Mitigate Risk in Today's Dangerous and Changing Data Landscape

Sponsored by Corporate Counsel Business Journal and Exterro

Join us for this webcast and get:

  • Insight into the top data risk challenges that legal must be planning for (i.e. new privacy laws, new cybersecurity regulations, more data sources to preserve data for litigation)
  • Best practices for staying ahead of the increasing volume of data and number of data sources
  • How new technology can be used to ensure compliance in emerging business scenarios like GDPR compliance, legal holds, and data breach response

Speakers:


  • Dan Christensen, VP of Global Privacy and Data Protection, Verra Mobility
  • Bob JettGlobal Data Privacy Officer, Bunge
  • Linda Luperchino, CEDSAVP, Information Governance, eDiscovery and Legal Operations, The Hanover Insurance Group
  • Lindsey Tsai, Product Marketing Manager, Exterro

FREE!

Online

Total Credits:  1.00 unit 

Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 10:00 AM PDT

To register, go to: 

https://tinyurl.com/86danb92

or

https://ccbjournal.com/events/dont-get-fined-sued-how-legal-must-mitigate-risk-in-todays-dangerous-and-changing-data-landscape?utm_source=Daily&utm_campaign=5bb0a8d932-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_8788c4ca69-5bb0a8d932-237908705

Changing People’s Minds - May 2, 2024

Changing People’s Minds During An Impasse: Learn Why Your Approach May Have Been Wrong All Along! 

Sponsored by the National Conflict Resolution Center

Having collectively participated in thousands of mediations and having witnessed countless strategies and practices used by lawyers in mediation, the speakers will share their knowledge and experiences.

Speakers:

Joann Rezzo, John Edwards, and Don Armento mediators at the West Coast Resolution Group

FREE!
                                                                  
Online
Total Credits:  1.00 unit

Thursday, May 2, 2024,  12:00 pm  to 1:00 pm PT

For further information see:

https://ncrconline.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wk2cRvsMRIqOuTuoVE63DA#/registration

Managing and Protecting Trade Secrets - May 2, 2024

Trade Secrets for In-House Counsel: Best Practices for Successfully Managing and Protecting Trade SecretsSponsored by 

In-House Connect

The speakers will discuss why trade secrets are vital to organizations, the laws governing them, and effective strategies for managing these assets to prevent loss and unauthorized disclosure.

Speakers:

James Pooley, International Trade Secret Expert
Ray Miller, Partner, DLA Piper
Chris Buntel, Co-Founder and CIPO, Tangibly

FREE!
                                                                  
Online
Total Credits:  1.00 unit

Wednesday, May 2, 2024,  12:00 pm  to 1:00 pm PT

For further information see:

https://inhouseconnect.org/product/trade-secrets-for-in-house-counsel-best-practices-for-successfully-managing-and-protecting-trade-secrets/

Wellness in Law - May 7, 2024

Wellness in Law: Finding Harmony Between Personal and Professional Performance

Sponsored by the California State Bar

This course will: 
  • Explain the importance of attorney well-being as an integral aspect of fulfilling the duty of competence, 
  • Define the dimensions of Well-Being in Law, 
  • Provide recommendations for positive change in attorney well-being, 
  • Analyze a case study of a law firm as one of the best places to work, and 
  • Promote resources available to attorneys.

Speaker:

TBA

FREE!
                                                                  
Online
Total Credits:  1.00 unit

Tuesday, May 7, 2024,  12:00 pm  to 1:00 pm PT

For further information see:

https://calbar.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uDQMOJCdQ1eOxOjU9hVl_g#/registration

Climate Change and Risk Insurance Coverage - May 7, 2024

Impact of Climate Change on Coverage Under Builder’s Risk Insurance Policies for Renewable Energy Projects

Sponsored by Cozen O'Connor

This webinar will provide an overview of the risks renewable energy projects face due to the impact of climate change, and its impact on coverage under Builder’s Risk insurance policies. The presenters will focus on the common causes of damage, best practices for claims handling, relevant legal issues and recent case law, mitigation requirements, and underwriting considerations.

Speakers:

Paul C. Ferland - Cozen O'Connor First-party Property Insurance Coverage
Joshua Tumen - Cozen O'Connor Litigation and Coverage Counsel

FREE!
                                                                  
Online
Total Credits:  1.00 unit

Tuesday, May 7, 2024,  8:30 am  to 9:30 am PT

For further information see:

https://sites-cozen.vuturevx.com/307/5250/landing-pages/blank-form.asp?sid=b698448e-0c39-465d-a35e-f561f3ea9bc4

Cybersecurity and Data Breaches - May 8, 2024

Cybersecurity and Data Breaches

Sponsored by LexisNexis

This course provides an overview of the legal framework for data privacy and cybersecurity, discusses key factors in cybersecurity threats and prevention, and reviews available resources for cyberlaw practice.

Speaker:

Kristen Baginski - IP Practice Area Specialist

FREE!
                                                                  
Online
Total Credits:  1.00 unit

Wednesday, May 8, 2024,  10:00 am  to 11:00 am PT

For further information see:

https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classinfo=Crs~686~58039&credit=1

Strategies for your Legal Department - May 15, 2024

Creating a Winning Playbook: Strategies to Drive Innovation for your Legal Department 

Sponsored by Corporate Counsel Business Journal and OpenText

Join OpenText for this webcast as Jessica Vander Ploeg, OpenText's VP of Legal Operations, discusses how to streamline operations, reduce costs, and effectively manage risk by treating your legal department as a strategic business unit.

In today's digital age, the general counsel must adapt and innovate to meet evolving legal, regulatory, and operational demands while overcoming resourcing challenges and budget constraints.

Speaker:

  • Jessica Vander Ploeg, VP of Legal Operations - OpenText

  • FREE!
                                                                      
    Online
    Total Credits:  1.00 unit

    Wednesday, May 15, 2024,  10:00 am  to 11:00 am PT

    For further information see:

    https://ccbjournal.com/events/creating-a-winning-playbook-strategies-to-drive-innovation-for-your-legal-department

    Employee Discrimination Claims - May 15, 2024

    Best Practices for Preventing and Defending Against Harassment and Discrimination Claims

    Sponsored by In-House Connect and  Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

    Preventing and defending against harassment and discrimination claims is crucial for any organization.  In-House Counsel is on the front lines of such mitigating and defending against such claims, from policy development to training and legal defense. (Not sure if they will cover Muldrow v. City of St. Louis.)

    Speakers:

    Lindsay Dischley and Melissa Salimbene of Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

    FREE!
                                                                      
    Online
    Total Credits:  1.00 unit

    Wednesday, May 15, 2024,  9:00 am  to 10:00 am PT

    For further information see:

    https://tinyurl.com/3c5meaxw

    or

    https://inhouseconnect.org/product/employment-law-for-in-house-counsel-best-practices-for-preventing-and-defending-against-harassment-and-discrimination-claims/?utm_source=In-House+Connect&utm_campaign=e0588c3170-CSGS1&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a4b6340758-e0588c3170-614011963&mc_cid=e0588c3170&mc_eid=1e64235989

    Using Technologies for Remote Proceedings - May 15, 2024

    How To Implement Top Litigation Technologies for Remote Proceedings, Exhibit Management & Trial Video

    Sponsored by Veritext

    This course delves deep into the nuts and bolts of how to use industry-leading technology tools. Gain step-by-step working knowledge of technologies developed for conducting remote proceedings, managing exhibits and creating video clips. Ideal for paralegals and legal teams interested in using the latest litigation technologies available for your next proceeding.

    Speaker:

    TBA

    FREE!
                                                                      
    Online
    Total Credits:  1.00 unit

    Wednesday, May 15, 2024,  11:00 am  to 12:00 pm PT

    For further information see:

    https://www.veritext.com/legal-tech-lab-05-15-24/

    Ethically Using Social Media - May 22, 2024

    Socially Responsible: How to Ethically Use Social Media in Your Practice

    Sponsored by Attorney Protective

    Both the emergence of new social media platforms and the expectations for their use can have serious ethical implications for lawyers. Practitioners must remain informed to maintain a high standard of digital competence and ensure they are using social media ethically. Ethics opinions are now routinely issued addressing lawyers’ online interactions regarding witnesses, adversaries and jurors by way of their Facebook and Instagram accounts. 

    Speakers:

    Josh Byrne, J.D. and Alesia Sulock, J.D. of Marshall Dennehey, P.C.

    FREE!
                                                                      
    Online
    Total Credits:  1.00 unit

    Wednesday, May 22, 2024,  10:00 am  to 11:00 am PT

    For further information see:

    https://attorneyprotective.com/webinar

    Researching Experts and Judges - May 23, 2024

    Researching Experts and Judges

    Sponsored by LexisNexis

    This seminar looks at the various types of online resources that are available to investigate Judges and Experts as well as tips and strategies on how that information might be utilized. This seminar will address how to use online resources to learn more about those individuals who hear your cases. Even if you are not the one who conducts the research, just knowing what resources are available may help you better prepare the presentation of your cases.

    Speaker:

    Brittany Conklin - National Practice Area Specialist at LexisNexis

    FREE!
                                                                      
    Online
    Total Credits:  1.00 unit

    Thursday, May 23, 2024,  12:00 pm  to 1:00 pm PT

    For further information see:

    https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classInfo=Crs~686~58042

    Using Technology to Prepare Briefs - May 29, 2024

    Leveraging Technology to Prepare Briefs with Greater Efficiency and Accuracy

    Sponsored by LexisNexis

    This course focuses on the importance of accuracy and efficiency in the review and preparation of briefs and motions. In particular, it stresses an attorney’s duty of competence, which includes an obligation to accurately cite and quote legal authorities in the briefs presented to the courts, as well as the duty to cite only valid legal authorities and to disclose adverse authorities. Additionally, it addresses the duty lawyers owe to their clients to work as efficiently as possible in the preparation of briefs and motions, which includes a concomitant obligation to leverage available technologies to assist in performing these tasks.

    Speakers:

    Jacquelyn LaCorte - Former intellectual property litigator

    FREE!
                                                                      
    Online
    Total Credits:  1.00 unit

    Wednesday, May 29, 2024,  10:00 am  to 11:00 am PT

    For further information see:

    https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classInfo=Crs~686~57873

    Monday, April 1, 2024

    Research Skills for IP Litigation - April 3, 2024

    Research Skills for IP Litigation

    Sponsored by LexisNexis

    This program discusses the unique requirements, procedures, and challenges encountered in complex IP litigation and the research tools available at each phase of litigation. Resources for pre-suit diligence, complying with court rules, drafting briefs, pleadings and motions, researching expert witnesses, calculating damages, and incorporating analytics into your litigation strategy will be discussed.

    Speaker:
    Kristen Baginski


    FREE!

    Total Credits:  1.00 hour 

    Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. PST

    Online

    For further information see:

    https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classinfo=Crs~686~58029&credit=1

    Bankruptcy Fundamentals - April 5, 2024

    Bankruptcy Fundamentals

    Sponsored by LexisNexis

    As attorneys in corporate finance, general litigation, real estate and other areas work to get up to speed on bankruptcy law, this course, will provide an introduction to the fundamentals of bankruptcy/ restructuring proposing hypotheticals to illustrate typical tasks and working through the case law, legislation, rules, and analysis that exist to help achieve them.

    Speaker:
    Tracy Duplantier


    FREE!

    Total Credits:  1.00 hour 

    Friday, April 5, 2024, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. PST

    Online

    For further information see:

    https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classinfo=Crs~686~58030&credit=1

    Renewable Energy Developments - April 10, 2024

    Renewable Energy Developments in the U.S.

    Sponsored by LexisNexis

    The renewable energy industry has received significant support at both the federal and state level, which is boosting development across the country. This course will provide counsel with an overview of the renewable energy industry in the United States, highlighting activities in the offshore wind and solar industries.
    The program will then provide an in-depth review of recent regulations, federal and state initiatives and legal challenges to development of renewable projects. Project developers must adhere to state and federal policies throughout the project to avoid delay or potential litigation, and we’ll cover the aspects of a project’s development and finance.
    Finally, the program will review practical resources to assist practitioners in dealing with renewable energy projects to assist you in successfully navigating any of the challenges that can occur in a project.

    Speaker:
    Aaron Eberle


    FREE!

    Total Credits:  1.00 hour 

    Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. PST

    Online

    For further information see:

    https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classinfo=Crs~686~58031&credit=1

    Artificial Intelligence for Asset Managers - April 10, 2024

     Artificial Intelligence for Asset Managers - The Compliance and Regulatory Path Ahead

    Sponsored by K&L Gates

    Asset managers and financial services companies are actively incorporating AI into their business, even as the regulation of artificial intelligence in the United States is still developing. Our regulatory and policy experts on recent SEC, CFTC, and Congressional initiatives relating to the regulation of AI, including:
    • The future of SEC regulation of AI and predictive data analytics
    • CFTC request for comment on the use of AI
    • Congressional initiatives affecting AI in financial services
    • Compliance and risk considerations for generative AI
    • Best practices for AI governance

    Speakers:

  •  Jennifer Klass, Partner, K&L Gates, New York
  • Cheryl Isaac, Partner, K&L Gates, Washington D.C.
  • Ryan Carney, Government Affairs Advisor, Washington D.C.

  • FREE!

    Total Credits:  1.00 hour 

    Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. PST

    Online

    For further information see:

    https://klgates.inreachce.com/Details/Information/fee0fea1-a108-4382-b6e8-bc0e3c88446a

    Social Media: What Could Go Wrong? - April 12, 2024

    Social Media in the Workplace: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

    Sponsored by LexisNexis

    This program will cover:
    • Potential risk of not having or following workplace social media policies
    • Required and prohibited social media conduct
    • Ownership of work-related social media accounts
    • Monitoring employee activity
    • Using internal social media networks
    • Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation issues
    • Avoiding interference with concerted activities subject to the National Labor Relations Act

    Speakers:

    Bobby Puri

    Julie Webster-Matthews


    FREE!

    Total Credits:  1.00 hour 

    Friday, April 12, 2024, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. PST

    Online

    For further information see:

    https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classinfo=Crs~686~58032&credit=1

    Pollution Insurance - April 17, 2024

    Pollution Insurance: Are you covered?

    Sponsored by LexisNexis

    This course will benefit any attorney new to this area as well as those looking for an update on some of the emerging issues in environmental insurance. After completing this course, you should be able to: 
    • Identify environmental issues that intersect with insurance and business risks. 
    • Identify the types of policies and exclusions in an environmental insurance claim. 
    • Utilize environmental insurance resources to obtain the best outcome for your clients.

    Speakers:

    Robin McManigal 

    Aaron Eberle


    FREE!

    Total Credits:  1.00 hour 

    Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. PST

    Online

    For further information see:

    https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classinfo=Crs~686~58033&credit=1

    Generative Artificial Intelligence - April 24, 2024

    Generative Artificial Intelligence Current Trends in Practice

    Sponsored by LexisNexis

    Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) AI technology has become part of our daily lives, even in the legal profession. The pace of advancement in Generative AI has given rise to unexpected and somewhat concerning challenges in the field of law. 
    Adapting to emerging technology requires careful consideration among attorneys in technology-heavy practices. It is crucial for legal professionals to grasp how to confidently advise clients in intellectual property (IP), data security, and healthcare practices given the rapid pace of AI development.

    Speakers:

    Robin McManigal 

    Jen Stringfield


    FREE!

    Total Credits:  1.00 hour 

    Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. PST

    Online

    For further information see:

    https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classinfo=Crs~686~58035&credit=1

    Conducting Research via Open Web - Ethics - April 26, 2024

    Ethical Concerns - Conducting Research via Open Web

    Sponsored by LexisNexis

    This seminar will review the duty of technological competence under Rule 1.1 and examine the benefits and risks for legal professionals in using the “Open Web” for investigative and legal research. Attendees will: •Understand the meaning and scope of the duty of technology competence and reviewinterpretive decisions. •Learn about the benefits and risks of using the “Open Web” for investigative and legalresearch. •Understand other potential consequences of using the “Open Web” for investigative andlegal research.

    Speaker:

    Angela Chmielewski


    FREE!

    Total Credits:  1.00 hour 

    Friday, April 26, 2024, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. PST

    Online

    For further information see:

    https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classinfo=Crs~686~58036&credit=1

    Trade Secrets Conference - 4 units - April 30, 2024

    Hot Topics in Trade Secrets Protection, Enforcement & Litigation Conference

    Sponsored by Sandpiper Partners

    At the time of posting, there were limited Complimentary Places Remaining

    An Update on Current Developments, Trends

    Faculty includes:

    Hon. Laurel Beeler, United States Magistrate Judge, United States District Court, Northern District of California, San Francisco

    Elvis M. Chan, Asst. Special Agent in Charge, San Francisco Division, Cyber Branch, FBI, San Francisco 

    Laura Horn Vartain, Assistant United States Attorney, Co-Chief Special Prosecutions Section, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of California, San Francisco

    Hon. Sunil R. Kulkarni, Judge, Santa Clara Superior Court, San Jose, CA

     

    Free!


    In person

    Morrison & Foerster Conference Center
    425 Market Street
    San Francisco

    Total Credits:  4.00 units (estimated)

    Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST

    For further information see:

    https://form.123formbuilder.com/6641279/trade-secrets-san-francisco-2024