Agenda

Get ready to level up your legal game at the 2024 In-House Counsel Seminar on Friday, November 22

Registration, breakfast, and networking kick off from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Seminar sessions start at 8:30 a.m. and run until 2 p.m., with both breakfast and lunch served to keep you fueled for success.

Here's the lineup of our game-changing seminar sessions:

Networking Breakfast and Opening Remarks: 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

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Upping the Ante: New Rules and Regulations in Play

Speakers: Trafton Dinwiddie, Justin Hill, Matthew Jones, and Emily Massey

8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.

This high-energy session is designed to keep you at the cutting edge of rapid government and policy changes, effectively upping the ante on your knowledge. Ward and Smith's team will deliver sharp, concise presentations on critical topics such as government relations, the Corporate Transparency Act, the Chevron decision reversal, and the latest labor and employment law shifts. Stay informed and prepared for what's next!

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The AI Royal Flush: The Five Foundations of AI 

*This session has been approved for 1 hour of technology credit.

Speaker: Angela Doughty, CIPP/US, AIGP

9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.

In this presentation, Ward and Smith's Angela Doughty, CIPP/US, AIGP, will explore the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence through five key topics that, much like a royal flush, form the unbeatable foundation of AI ethics and practice. Angela will delve into essential areas such as ethical considerations, practice implications, compliance, regulations, and damage control. This session will provide a comprehensive understanding of how AI impacts the legal field and help ensure your organization always has the winning hand and remains at the forefront of this transformative technology.

Break: 10:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

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On a Roll: Hot Topics for In-House Counsel

Speakers: B.T. Atkinson, Paul Fanning, John Perry, Mayukh Sircar, CIPP/US, and Allen Trask

10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

In this presentation, five Ward and Smith attorneys will cover various critical issues affecting in-house counsel. Topics will include tax regulations, capital raising strategies, economic forecasts, data security, and insurance policy management, providing in-house teams with key insights to ensure their chips are in the right spot as they navigate today's complex legal landscape.

Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. 

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The House Advantage: Wisdom from In-House Counsel

Speaker: Trip Coyne; Guest Speakers: Clara Cottrell, Assistant General Counsel, Compliance & Privacy, BASF Corporation, and Rob Schaaf, In-House Counsel, First Citizens Bank

12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

In this candid conversation, Ward and Smith's Trip Coyne draws from his experience as a CEO navigating critical legal challenges to lead a discussion with two seasoned in-house counsel attorneys based in North Carolina. Together, they will share winning strategies and tips for effective legal teamwork in an ever-evolving landscape.

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The DEI Stalemate: Paying the Price for the Wrong Move

Speakers: Ken Gray, X. Lightfoot, and Avery Locklear

1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

When an organization's failed DEI initiative places it in a legal stalemate with its employees, the stakes become increasingly high. In this interactive session, participants will take on various roles—such as in-house counsel, employee, accuser, or accused—acting as pawns in real-life investigations alongside their tablemates. Each case scenario will be played out, followed by a lively discussion in an open forum to strategize solutions and gain valuable insights.

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