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2024 Corporate Counsel eConference

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2024 Corporate Counsel eConference
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Join us for The University of Texas School of Law’s 46th Annual Corporate Counsel Institute—THE conference for in-house counsel and outside counsel who represent companies of all sizes. The Institute offers in-depth, practical discussions on the legal issues and considerations that matter most to corporate counsel, and provides opportunities for dialogue and networking among speakers and attendees—making this an event you don't want to miss! Topics include:
  • Employment Law Update and Hot Topics
  • Current Privacy Laws: The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) and How it Differs from Other Laws
  • The Current State of Non-Competes: Are They Still Enforceable?
  • Did You Just Waive Privilege? Protecting Privilege and Attorney Work Product
  • How "Reptile Theory" Should Impact How You Draft Your Next Contract
  • Code Red: What You Need in Your Crisis Management Playbook
  • The New Texas Business Courts
  • Key Considerations When Selling or Financing your Company in Tough Market Conditions
  • Cyber Attacks: Are Your Outside Counsel and Other Vendors Doing Enough to Protect Your Information?
  • AI and the Future of Your Organization’s Training and Staffing

Includes: Video Audio Paper Slides

  • Total Credit Hours:
  • 11.00 | 3.00 ethics
  • Credit Info
  • TX, CA, PA
  • TX MCLE credit expires: 6/30/2025

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1. Annual Employment Law Update (Jul 2024)

Gary D. Eisenstat

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Annual Employment Law Update (Jul 2024)

Hear the latest labor and employment developments over the last year that employers need to know.

Originally presented: May 2024 Corporate Counsel Institute

Gary D. Eisenstat, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. - Dallas, TX

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2. Current Privacy Laws: The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) and How it Differs from Other Laws (Jul 2024)

Giovanni Capriglione

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Current Privacy Laws: The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) and How it Differs from Other Laws (Jul 2024)

Navigate Texas’ privacy laws when doing business in Texas and understanding why Texas’ law varies from other states.

Originally presented: May 2024 Corporate Counsel Institute

Rep. Giovanni Capriglione, Texas House of Representatives - Southlake, TX

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3. ​The Current State of Non-Competes: Are They Still Enforceable? (Jul 2024)

Jason Boulette

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​The Current State of Non-Competes: Are They Still Enforceable? (Jul 2024)

Explore the rising tide of opposition at the federal level to the enforcement of covenants not to compete. Focus on the recent moves by the FTC and the NLRB to outright ban (or at least sharply curtail) the use of restrictive covenants and examine the practical alternatives to non-competes available to businesses.

Originally presented: May 2024 Corporate Counsel Institute

Jason Boulette, Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P. - Austin, TX

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4. Did You Just Waive Privilege? Protecting Privilege and Attorney Work Product (Jul 2024)

J. Nicholas Bunch

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Did You Just Waive Privilege? Protecting Privilege and Attorney Work Product (Jul 2024)

Discuss the latest developments on protecting privilege in the business environment, especially when clients seek both business and legal advice at the same time, and what to do about protecting privileged documents when the government comes calling.

Originally presented: May 2024 Corporate Counsel Institute

J. Nicholas Bunch, Haynes Boone, LLP - Dallas, TX

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5. How “Reptile Theory” Should Impact How You Draft Your Next Contract and Company Policies and Procedures (Jul 2024)

Todd W. Mensing, Monica Uddin

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How “Reptile Theory” Should Impact How You Draft Your Next Contract and Company Policies and Procedures (Jul 2024)

Why are we seeing a proliferation of nuclear verdicts? Reptile theory. Plaintiffs know how to use it and companies don’t know how to deal with it. Learn best practices for drafting your contracts, policies and procedures to avoid plaintiffs’ lawyers effectively using reptile theory in cases against your company.

Originally presented: May 2024 Corporate Counsel Institute

Todd W. Mensing, AZA - Houston, TX
Monica Uddin, AZA - Houston, TX

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6. Code Red: What You Need in Your Crisis Management Playbook (Jul 2024)

Jennifer M. Trulock, April Arias, Stephanie Byrd

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Code Red: What You Need in Your Crisis Management Playbook (Jul 2024)

What is corporate counsel to do when the government comes knocking or if the company is trending on social media and not in a good way? Discuss preparing for the next crisis, investigating and responding in a measured way, maintaining privilege, determining who should be on the company’s response team, and other practical considerations.

Originally presented: May 2024 Corporate Counsel Institute

Jennifer M. Trulock, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP - Dallas, TX
April Arias, Androvett - Houston, TX
Stephanie Byrd, HALL Group - Dallas, TX

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7. Lessons Learned From GCs Behaving Badly (Allegedly) (Jul 2024)

Joseph T. Clees

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Lessons Learned From GCs Behaving Badly (Allegedly) (Jul 2024)

It is always better to learn from someone else’s mistakes. Examine examples of in-house counsel allegedly (or admittedly) behaving badly—from alleged assaults and slurs to embezzlement—and what in-house counsel can learn from those situations. Discuss examples of in-house counsel allegedly being punished for doing the right thing, and review applicable Model Rules of Professional Conduct, including Rules 1.13 and 8.4.

Originally presented: May 2024 Corporate Counsel Institute

Joseph T. Clees, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. - Phoenix, AZ

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8. Multijurisdictional Considerations: Understanding the Laws Across State Lines (Jul 2024)

Karen Fitzgerald, Shafeeqa W. Giarratani

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Multijurisdictional Considerations: Understanding the Laws Across State Lines (Jul 2024)

Employers are increasingly dealing with vastly varying laws across state lines that impact how companies do business. Hear from both a defense and plaintiff side attorney on issues you should be aware of to protect your organization and navigate this ever-changing landscape.

Originally presented: May 2024 Corporate Counsel Institute

Karen Fitzgerald, Fitzgerald Law - Dallas, TX
Shafeeqa W. Giarratani, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. - Austin, TX

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9. A C-Suite Perspective by a Former GC (Jul 2024)

Keith E. Witek

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A C-Suite Perspective by a Former GC (Jul 2024)

Keith E. Witek, COO of Tenstorrent, shares insights on bridging legal expertise with executive leadership, offering General Counsel some strategies for impactful collaboration in the C-Suite.

Originally presented: May 2024 Corporate Counsel Institute

Keith E. Witek, Tenstorrent - Austin, TX

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10. The New Texas Business Courts (Jul 2024)

M. Kaylan Dunn, Drew McKay, Michael D. Morfey

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The New Texas Business Courts (Jul 2024)

What you need to know about jurisdiction, venue, and more before these courts go live.

Originally presented: May 2024 Corporate Counsel Institute

M. Kaylan Dunn, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP - Houston, TX
Drew McKay, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP - Houston, TX
Michael D. Morfey, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP - Houston, TX

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11. Key Considerations When Selling or Financing Your Company in Tough Market Conditions (Jul 2024)

J. Robert Suffoletta, Brandon J. Middleton-Pratt, Matthew Ochsner

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Key Considerations When Selling or Financing Your Company in Tough Market Conditions (Jul 2024)

A panel of legal and financial advisors provide an update on market conditions for equity financings and private M&A transactions, review key trends and deal terms in the current market environment, and discuss recent Delaware case law regarding transactions.

Originally presented: May 2024 Corporate Counsel Institute

J. Robert Suffoletta, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C. - Austin, TX
Brandon J. Middleton-Pratt, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C. - Austin, TX
Matthew Ochsner, Piper Sandler & Co. - Austin, TX

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12. Cyber Attacks: Are Your Customers, Outside Counsel and Vendors Doing Enough to Protect Your Information? (Jul 2024)

John Thomas A. Malatesta

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Cyber Attacks: Are Your Customers, Outside Counsel and Vendors Doing Enough to Protect Your Information? (Jul 2024)

So, you’ve signed the NDA, given your company’s confidential information to a third party, now what? Learn about ways to further protect your company before and after a security incident and how important your role is.

Originally presented: May 2024 Corporate Counsel Institute

John Thomas A. Malatesta, Polsinelli PC - Birmingham, AL

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13. Venturing Into the Future: Navigating AI Implementation, Training, and Usage in Your Organization (Jul 2024)

Umesh M. Desai, Nader A. Mousavi

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Venturing Into the Future: Navigating AI Implementation, Training, and Usage in Your Organization (Jul 2024)

Explore the multifaceted aspects of integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into your organization, be it a law firm or a corporate entity. Key topics include: the foundational elements necessary for a robust AI policy; potential legal domains that could be revolutionized by AI; critical considerations surrounding privacy, security, utilization, and training; the ethical implications of AI; and the inescapable role of AI in the future of the legal realm. This presentation aims to provide a comprehensive guide to harnessing the power of AI in your organization, while tackling potential challenges head-on.

Originally presented: May 2024 Corporate Counsel Institute

Umesh M. Desai, AT&T Labs - Austin, TX
Nader A. Mousavi, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP - Palo Alto, CA