Before the DOJ Comes Knocking: Compliance Tips for In-House Practitioners *CLE*

Doing Business in Saudi Arabia: Unpacking The Saudi Legal Reform *CLE*

Date: January 16, 2024

Time: 12:00 - 1:00pm ET

Format: Zoom Webinar

Registration Link: Register Here!

Speakers:

Florian Koemm, Vice President & General Counsel Middle East, Siemens Energy

Emilia Law, Head of Legal GCC & MEA, Novartis

Liesje Korff, Senior Legal Counsel managing Major Disputes and Government Investigations, Standard Chartered Bank

Lojayne Shaheen, Senior Associate, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP

Introductions and Moderator: Canby B. Wood, Global Director of Litigation Solutions, LexFusion; & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Description: With Vision 2030 underway, Saudi Arabia is transforming its social, environmental and legal frameworks to give investors long-awaited legal and business certainty. Legal reforms are substantial and span an array of laws that will impact Saudi businesses for decades. We are delighted to be highlighting the ways in which these changes, including the new civil transactions law, will impact your business.

**CLE (1 HR) pending in CA, NY., CLPD (1 HR) Pending in Dubai

A big THANK YOU to Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP for sponsoring the CLE and CLPD!

Employee Monitoring, Ethics, and Data Privacy: How far can (and should) employers go in the age of remote work? *CLE*

Date: December 7, 2023

Time: 4:00- 5:00pm ET

Format: Zoom Webinar

Registration Link: Register Here!

Speakers:

Karen Tompkins, Chief Employment Counsel, Stryker

Anthony Sciara, Chief Legal Officer, Royal Truck and Utility Trailer

Avi Schwartz, VP, IP Counsel, Edwards Lifesciences

Jeff Sharer, Founder & Principal, LexShift & Sharer Law

Palmina Fava, Partner and Co-Head of the Government Investigations & White Collar Defense Practice Group, Vinson & Elkins

Introductions and Moderator: Canby B. Wood, Global Director of Litigation Solutions, LexFusion; & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Description: Since the beginning of the COVID 19 pandemic, employers’ use of workplace monitoring tools to monitor employee activities has increased exponentially. Most companies have increased monitoring for legitimate uses, including for data loss prevention -- to identify and help prevent unsafe or inappropriate sharing, or transfer or use of sensitive data or trade secrets by employees working remotely. But with this increase in monitoring, what are the risks?

Join us on December 7 for a CLE Webinar, “Employee Monitoring, Ethics, and Data Privacy: How far can (and should) employers go in the age of remote work?” Our expert panelists will discuss the need to protect sensitive information, but also explore the risks—especially with changing state, federal and international privacy, employment, and data protection laws. As one would say, the more you keep, and for the longer period you keep it, the greater the exposure -- especially in the environment of increasingly common cyber-attacks.

**CLE (1 HR) pending in CA, NY, TX

A big THANK YOU to Vinson & Elkins for sponsoring the CLE and supporting the Ad Idem Network!

“Safety-ism” and Its Impact on Jury Trials *CLE*

Date: November 14, 2023

Time: 4:00- 5:00pm ET

Format: Zoom Webinar

Registration Link: Register Here!

Speakers:

Eric Rudich, Managing Partner and Senior Litigation Consultant, Blueprint Trial Consulting

Ann Marie Duffy, Partner, Hollingsworth LLP

Lori Mason, Corporate Counsel, Tonoga, Inc. (d/b/a Taconic)

John Trocki, VP and Deputy General Counsel, WMATA

Dana Vallera, Senior Managing Counsel, Corning

Introductions and Moderator: Canby B. Wood, Global Director of Litigation Solutions, LexFusion; & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Description: With the shift in American’s perception of risk, from a calculation of the benefits compared to the potential harms, to a feeling and how much of that feeling one is willing to tolerate, companies need to understand how the concept of “safety” and the rise of “safety-ism” impacts their litigation and trial strategies.  There are concrete steps in-house can take to set-up the company and company witnesses for success and concrete steps their litigation and trial counsel should take to reduce the impact of “safety-ism” in jury trials.  This program explains what “safety-ism” is and how to combat it at every step of a case.

**CLE (1 HR) pending in CA, IL, NY, OH, TX

A big THANK YOU to Hollingsworth LLP for sponsoring the CLE and supporting the Ad Idem Network!

Protecting Brands in Online Marketplaces *CLE*

Date: November 7, 2023

Time: 4:00- 5:00pm ET

Format: Zoom Webinar

Registration Link: Register Here!

Speakers:

Jomo Thompson, Assistant General Counsel, Rakuten USA

Kevin McLintock, Associate General Counsel - Head of WW IP Strategy, Patents and Trademarks, Logitech

Collin Williams, Founder and Chairman, New Era ADR

Joshua A. Hartman, Partner, Merchant & Gould P.C.

Introductions and Moderator: Canby B. Wood, Global Director of Litigation Solutions, LexFusion; & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Description: The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated consumers' use of online marketplaces. While this has improved consumers access to a broad base of sellers, counterfeits and knockoffs have flourished. What should brand owners do to protect their products in online marketplaces? This program provides in-house counsel a range of options--from working directly with the online marketplaces to litigation in various forums--to protect their companies' brands and reinforce their positions in the market.

**CLE (1 HR) pending in NY, CA, IL, TX, CO, VA, and MN

A Big THANK YOU to Merchant & Gould for sponsoring the CLE and supporting the Ad Idem Network!

Rooting out the Rainmaker: Best Practices in Conducting Sexual Harassment Investigations *CLE*

Date: October 17, 2023

Time: 4:00- 5:30pm ET

Format: Zoom Webinar

Registration Link: Register Here!

Speakers:

Roya Vasseghi, Founding Partner, Vasseghi Budd PLLC

Kellie Kemp, Director, Competition & Litigation, Uber

Kevin Chapman, Associate General Counsel, News Corp / Dow Jones & Company

Michelle Kallen, Partner, Jenner & Block, Former Solicitor General, Virginia Office of Attorney General; Co-Founder, The Ad Idem Network

Jamie Fiore Higgins, Financial Times 25 most influential women of 2022 | Former Goldman Sachs Managing Director | Author, BULLY MARKET

Introductions and Moderator: Canby B. Wood, Global Director of Litigation Solutions, LexFusion; & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Description: In the wake of current events and prominent sexual harassment/ Title IX cases affecting the legal community, the Ad Idem Corporate Counsel Network is hosting an ethics CLE program, “Rooting out the Rainmaker: Best Practices in Conducting Sexual Harassment Investigations”. Our expert panelists will discuss the unique challenges of conducting investigations of company leaders, including company founders and senior rainmakers. We will discuss issues such as who should conduct the investigation, what is considered privileged, how to protect witnesses from retaliation, whether to fire the wrongdoer if the investigation reveals serious misconduct, and whether (and how) to seek an immediate settlement with the victim(s).

As a part of this program, Ad Idem is launching the Ad Idem Empowerment Forum (AIEF), which is open to all. Please reach out to us at contact@adidemnetwork.org if you’d like to get involved.

Ad Idem Empowerment Forum (AIEF)

Inspired and emboldened by the women lawyers who have bravely come forward to share their stories of sexual harassment in the legal profession, the Ad Idem Corporate Counsel Empowerment Forum was established.

Our mission is to empower and uplift women as a resource and a source of support when women face sexual harassment. Sexual harassers thrive because women have been indoctrinated not to speak up about this issue. We will leverage our relationships and power to combat the culture of silence that has endured for too long.

We seek to ensure that no woman’s career will suffer for speaking out about the challenges women face in the legal profession. Our community is open to all, including those who have not faced harassment. We believe we are the voice of the majority.

 ** CLE (1 hour) pending in New York, California, Illinois

A Big THANK YOU to Jenner & Block for sponsoring the CLE and supporting the Ad Idem Network! Thank you to the Corporate and Antitrust Forum and In-House Subcommittee of the Women’s Bar Association of D.C. for supporting the Ad Idem mission.

Date: October 3, 2023

Time: 4:00- 5:00pm ET

Format: Zoom Webinar

Registration Link: Register Here!

Speakers:

Shawnna Yashar,  Director, IP Litigation, Lenovo

Xu Jing, Partner,  King & Wood Mallesons

Rachel J. Elsby,  Partner, Intellectual Property, Akin LLP

Introduction: Canby B. Wood, Global Director of Litigation Solutions, LexFusion; & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Description: Over the past 20 years, patent litigation has increasingly become a global practice with multiple disputes involving the similar technologies and patents being litigated in multiple countries around the world.  Making strategic decisions about what patents to enforce and where can have a significant impact on a company’s overall success.  Using patent litigation in China as an example, this panel will discuss the strategic issues that must be considered when managing global patent disputes from an in-house and outside counsel perspective.

 ** CLE (1 hour) pending in New York, California, Texas

A big THANK YOU to AKIN for sponsoring the CLE!

Managing Reputational Risks in High Stakes Litigation

Date: September 19, 2023

Time: 4:00- 5:00pm ET

Format: Zoom Webinar

Registration Link: Register Here!

Speakers:

Brian Savage, Senior Vice President & General Counsel, Global Litigation, Teva Pharmaceuticals

John Trocki, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)

Maria Liu, Senior Litigation Counsel, Uber

Shawn Rabin, Partner, Susman Godfrey, LLP

Cari Brunelle, Founding Partner, Baretz+Brunelle

Moderated by: Canby B. Wood, Global Director of Litigation Solutions, LexFusion; & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Description: While companies may be used to litigation, some lawsuits capture the public interest in a unique way. These cases affect more than the amount of money at stake in the lawsuit, they carry a risk of reputational damage that can affect stock prices or bias a jury pool. Complicating things is the fact that attorneys are bound by ethical guardrails limiting their ability to publicize the trial.

So how can we tackle these PR nightmares?

Please join Ad Idem for a Webinar on September 19, “Managing Reputational Risks in High Stakes Litigation”. Our panel of expert speakers will provide insights on how they have managed risks to their companies while in litigation, recognizing the impact of the court of public opinion.

The Movement to Ban Non-Compete Agreements: Re-Assessing Risk in the Wake of New York’s Non-Compete Bill *CLE*

Date: August 9, 2023

Time: 4:00- 5:00pm ET

Format: Zoom Webinar

Registration Link: Register Here!

Speakers:

Karen Tompkins, Chief Employment Counsel, Stryker

George Washington, Head of Litigation for the Americas, Orange

Amy Epstein Gluck, Partner, Employment Counsel, FisherBroyles

Andrew Vail, Partner, Jenner & Block

Roya Vasseghi, Founding Partner, Vasseghi Budd Law

Lauren Benigeri, Litigation Associate, Jenner & Block

Introduction: Canby B. Wood, Global Director of Litigation Solutions, LexFusion; & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Description: In June 2023, the New York State Assembly passed a bill that would ban nearly all employer non-compete agreements and certain restrictive covenants. If signed into law, New York will join California, Illinois, Maryland, Colorado, DC, Minnesota, Oklahoma and North Dakota in a growing list of states that have either completely banned or limited non-compete agreements for employees. The New York law has attracted attention because it would ban non-competes for all employees, irrespective of compensation level, and because of liquidated damages that could expose companies to class action litigation.

** CLE (1 hour) pending in New York, California, Illinois

A Big THANK YOU to our Sponsor Jenner & Block for sponsoring the CLE and supporting The Ad Idem Network

Separating Hype from Reality: The AI Landscape from the Perspective of an In-house Law Department *CLE*

Date: July 11, 2023

Time: 4-5pm ET

Location: Zoom Webinar Register Here!

Speakers:

Michelle Kallen, Partner, Jenner & Block

Ava Guo, Assistant Vice President - Senior Counsel, AT&T

Casey Flaherty, Chief Strategy Officer, LexFusion

Rich Kessler, Director, Technology Risk & Resilience, Protiviti

Introduction: Richard Coel, Senior Counsel, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Description: In this CLE presentation, our speakers will explore the evolving AI landscape from the perspective of an in-house department. Our speakers will focus on separating hype from reality, identifying what is true today and projecting what might be true in the near future. Our speakers will outline how law departments might use this new technology to enable the business at scale and pace.

** CLE (1 hour) pending in New York, California, Illinois

A Big THANK YOU to our Sponsor Jenner & Block for sponsoring the CLE and supporting The Ad Idem Network!

FTC Green Guides: Managing Emerging Legal and Reputational Risk *CLE*

Date: June 13, 2023

Time: 4:00- 5:00pm ET

Format: Zoom Webinar

Registration Link: Register Here!

Speakers:

Stephen M. Medlock, Partner, Antitrust Litigation and Investigations, Vinson & Elkins LLP

Jonathan Solorzano, Counsel & Co-head of ESG Task Force, Vinson & Elkins LLP

Kelly Rondinelli, Associate, Environmental & Natural Resources, Vinson & Elkins LLP

Introduction: Canby B. Wood, Global Director of Litigation Solutions, LexFusion; & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Description: A class action against Delta Air Lines filed May 30, 2023 alleges that the airline inaccurately claimed it is the world’s “first carbon-neutral airline” and is liable for damages. Delta is just one recent subject of greenwashing scrutiny that is increasingly widespread as there has been a proliferation of environmentally-focused marketing and corporate communications in the marketplace. Consumers, shareholders and other stakeholders expect corporations to align with their values or work to mitigate ESG risks. The headlines highlight not just the financial and regulatory, but also the reputational risk companies face. Plus, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) is in the process of updating its “Green Guides,” which the FTC offers as interpretive guidelines for environmental marketing, making this a particularly opportune time for companies to evaluate potential greenwashing risk. Substantiating and clarifying any environmental statements or policies will help safeguard against the inevitable greenwashing claims that will result from the forthcoming revised Green Guides.

 **CLE (1 hour) pending in New York, California, Texas

A big THANK YOU to Vinson & Elkins for sponsoring the Ad Idem Network and supporting our Mission!

Antitrust and Employment Law (No Poach Agreements): Recent Developments and Best Practices for In-House Counsel *CLE*

Date: May 16, 2023

Time: 4:00- 5:00pm ET

Format: Zoom Webinar

Registration Link:

Speakers:

Brinkley Tappan, Vice President & Associate General Counsel for Antitrust, AT&T

Richard Powers, Partner, Fried Frank

Daniel Tracer, Head of Financial Regulation, Neuberger Berman

Moderator: Renee Turner, Senior Associate, Fried Frank

Introduction: Canby B. Wood, Global Director of Litigation Solutions, LexFusion; & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Description: Please join Ad Idem for a free CLE webinar on recent developments in antitrust enforcement and policy initiatives in the employment and labor context. Over the last few years, competition in the labor market space has been a priority for the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission, particularly as it relates to no-poach, wage fixing, non-solicit, and noncompete agreements. Our expert panelists, who are seasoned former federal prosecutors, will discuss the development of the DOJ and the FTC’s enforcement efforts in seeking to protect competition in labor markets. Our experts will also provide attendees practical guidance to minimize and manage the antitrust risks associated with proposed mergers and acquisitions, employment agreements, and sharing of competitively sensitive employee information.

*This program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State CLE Board for a maximum of 1.0 credit hour in Professional Practice.

A big THANK YOU to Fried Frank for sponsoring the CLE!

The Use of AI in the Practice of Law: Addressing the Risks and Opportunities

Date: April 25, 2023

Time: 4:00- 5:00pm ET

Format: Zoom Webinar

Registration Link:

Speakers:

Casey Flaherty, Chief Strategy Officer & Co-Founder, LexFusion

Pablo Arredondo, Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer, Casetext

Darth Vaughn, Litigation Counsel & Legal Innovation & Technology Operations Manager, Ford Motor Company

Whitney Stefko Dover, Seconded Counsel, Legal Innovation & Technology Operations, Ford Motor Company

Joshua Weeks, Partner, Alston & Bird

Moderator:

Richard Coel, Senior Counsel, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Introduction: Canby B. Wood, Global Director of Litigation Solutions, LexFusion; & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Description: Please join Ad Idem for a discussion on the risks and opportunities in today’s use of AI in the practice of law. After the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, the legal industry was intrigued by how AI would transform how we work. In March 2023, OpenAI released GPT4, a large language model that not merely passed the bar exam but scored in the top 10 percentile, including the written portion.

ChatGPT struck a nerve because the implications of this technology are profound. And that was yesterday, a shadow of what is possible today, let alone what will become possible tomorrow—we’re at the front end of an accelerating growth curve. “You can like it or not like it, but it is now a fact of life. We have machines that can draft legal opinions and contracts that are better than 90% of junior lawyers,” says Casey Flaherty, Chief Strategy Office of LexFusion.

On April 25, our group of expert panelists will discuss not only the evolving technology, but also the business risks and questions from a legal practice and change management perspective.

A big THANK YOU to our sponsor LexFusion for supporting Ad Idem’s Corporate Counsel Network!

DEI Programs: Risks and Strategies in a Changing Legal Landscape *CLE*

Date: April 11, 2023

Time: 4:00- 5:00pm ET

Format: Zoom Webinar

Speakers:

Ishan Bhabha, Partner, Co-Chair Education Practice Group, Co-Chair DEI Protection Task Force, Jenner & Block

Courtney Dredden Carter, Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Jenner & Block

Kathryn Wynbrandt, Litigation Associate, Jenner & Block

Introduction: Canby B. Wood – Global Director of Litigation Solutions, LexFusion; & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Description: This presentation will focus on the risks to corporate DEI programs in a rapidly evolving legal landscape. Join a team of experienced practitioners who will discuss the Students for Fair Admissions cases currently before the Supreme Court and the potential implications of the decision on race-conscious admissions and beyond. Our experts will delve into threats to corporate DEI programs including litigation, government investigations, legislation, and agency enforcement actions. Finally, they will identify immediate and concrete steps to mitigate legal risk while maintaining the efficacy and importance of these programs.  

This program has been approved for 1.0 CLE credit in New York, Illinois, and California.

A big THANK YOU to Jenner & Block for supporting Ad Idem and sponsoring the CLE!

Diversity Equity & Inclusion CLE: What Corporate Counsel Need to Know in 2023

Date: February 16, 2023

Time: 4:00- 5:30pm ET

Format: Zoom Webinar

Speakers:

Sneha Desai, Chief Legal Counsel, Global Litigation & Employment, Stryker

Justin Goggins, Principal Commercial Litigator, Apple

Yodi S. Hailemariam, Associate General Counsel | eDiscovery and Information Governance, Meta

Mirra Levitt, Chief Product Officer & General Counsel, Priori Legal

Indira K. Sharma, Business Litigation Partner & Former Chair of the DEI Committee, Saul Ewing LLP

Introduction: Canby B. Wood – Global Director of Litigation Solutions, LexFusion; & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Description: Hear from prominent corporate counsel and practitioners who will discuss Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and why it is important to corporate counsel in achieving their companies’ goals. We will discuss the challenges faced by corporate legal departments and law firms in the DEI space and share thoughts and strategies to improve DEI outcomes and positively impact the industry.

This program has been approved for 1.0 Diversity and Inclusion CLE credit in Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey/New York, Pennsylvania & is pending in Virginia.

A big THANK YOU to Saul Ewing for supporting Ad Idem and sponsoring the CLE!

Exploring the FTC’s Proposed Ban on Employee Noncompete Agreements

Join us for a very timely discussion with leading antitrust, employment law and appellate law experts who will speak to the pros and cons of this proposed rule, its intricacies, and the political pressure it will surely face.

Date: February 7, 2023

Time: 4:00- 5:00pm ET

Format: Zoom Webinar

Registration Link: Register Here!

Speakers:

Brian Savage, VP and General Counsel, US Antitrust and Commercial Litigation, Teva Pharmaceuticals

George Washington, Head of Litigation for the Americas, Orange

Richard Coel, Senior Counsel, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Roya Vasseghi, Founding Partner, Vasseghi Budd PLLC

Michelle Kallen, Partner, Jenner & Block

David Shaw, Partner, Morrison Foerster

Introduction: Canby B. Wood – Global Director of Litigation Solutions, LexFusion; & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Description: The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently proposed a new rule that would ban employers from imposing noncompete restrictions on their workers. The FTC argues that noncompetes are “a widespread and often exploitative practice that suppresses wages, hampers innovation, and blocks entrepreneurs from starting new businesses”, and that by stopping this practice, it will increase wages by nearly $300 billion per year and expand career opportunities for about 30 million Americans. See, FTC Proposes Rule to Ban Noncompete Clauses, Which Hurt Workers and Harm Competition.

This proposed rule comes on the heels of some federal and state lawmakers and regulators seeking to limit the use of non-competition and other restrictions on employee mobility. For example, the Department of Justice (DOJ)’s Antitrust Division has made a priority to prosecute no-poach and stand alone non-solicitation agreements between businesses, and some lawmakers have proposed the Freedom to Compete Act, which seeks to ban most non-compete agreements for low wage earners. California’s Attorney General issued an alert about its own state’s prohibition of noncompetes just last March:

“Despite being prohibited in California, noncompete provisions are routinely included in employee contracts, including contracts for lower-wage workers. This can have a tremendous effect of deterring workers from pursuing new, and oftentimes better job opportunities,” said Attorney General Bonta. “As our economy recovers, it is more important than ever for employers and workers in our state to have a system that protects competition in the labor market. Today’s alert is a reminder that noncompete agreements have no place in California.”

California law prohibits employers, including those who operate out of state but employ California residents, from enforcing noncompete agreements. Even when invalid, these agreements can discourage workers from seeking new opportunities, causing workers in a variety of professions to mistakenly believe that they cannot pursue or accept a competitor’s offer of better pay or working conditions in fear of facing legal repercussions. See, Attorney General Bonta Reminds Employers and Workers That Noncompete Agreements Are Not Enforceable Under California Law.

While some other states have prohibitions or limitations on noncompete agreements (Massachusetts, Washington, Illinois, Colorado and D.C.), the proposed FTC rule would potentially preempt all state laws *if* given full force and effect. As argued by a recent op-ed in the Wall Street Journal, the proposed rule faces significant headwinds.

Affirmative Recovery CLE Program

Date: December 6th, 2022

Time: 4:00- 5:00pm ET

Format: Zoom Webinar

Registration Link:  Register Here!

Speakers:

Stephen Medlock Vinson & Elkins

Bryan Nese, Mayer Brown

Introduction: Canby B. Wood – Global Director of Litigation Solutions, LexFusion; & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Description: This program will focus on how corporate law departments can create a successful Affirmative Recovery Program by recouping cash, royalties, settlements, products, services or other quantifiable rights that results in a net gain. Our speakers will discuss why companies are increasingly interested in developing Affirmative Recovery Programs, the different elements, and the keys to a successful program. 

**CLE (1 hour) pending in New York, California, Texas

CRYPTO 101:  Learning the basics of blockchain technology and what it means for your practice *CLE*

Date: October 13, 2022

Time: 4:00- 5:30pm ET

Format: Zoom Webinar

Registration Link:  REGISTER HERE!

Speakers:

Heather Eastep, Partner, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Chris Land, General Counsel, U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (Wyoming)

Byung J. “BJay” Pak, Partner, Alston & Bird; & Former U.S. Attorney for N. District of Georgia

Matt McGuire, General Counsel, DeFi Labs GmbH aka Violet

Tali Shousterman, Head of Intelligence, Chainalysis

Moderator: Michelle Kallen, Partner, Jenner & Block; & Former Solicitor General of Virginia

Introduction: Canby B. Wood – Global Director of Litigation Solutions, LexFusion; & Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Description:

From cryptocurrency to authentication methods, blockchain technology is permeating nearly every industry.  This program will provide the background to understand what blockchain technology is, how it works, and how it is relevant to any industry. Please join us for a 1 hour CLE, followed by a 30 minute roundtable discussion and Q&A session with the industry’s leading experts in crypto on October 13.

**CLE (1 hour) pending in New York, New Jersey, Illinois, California, Texas, Florida and Georgia (thank you to our generous CLE sponsor, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP!)

In-House Lawyers Making a Difference: Law Firm Pro Bono Partnerships

Date: August 16, 2022

Time: 4pm - 5pm ET

Format: Zoom Webinar

Registration Link: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Speakers:

• Debbie L. Berman, Partner, Jenner & Block LLP

• Nura Maznavi, Pro Bono Counsel, Jenner & Block LLP

• Sarah E. Lang, Senior Legal Counsel, Schneider Electric

• Jordan M. Heinz, Senior Counsel, Global Trademarks, Patent & Trademark Department, Abbott

Moderator:

• Richard Coel, Senior Counsel, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Introductions: Canby B. Wood, Esq. – Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Description: While pro bono services have always been important, the demand for free or low-cost legal representation has only compounded since the onset of the pandemic. [1] During this time, many corporations have engaged in strategic pro bono partnerships with law firms to offer assistance to those in need of public service.

Please join Ad Idem on August 16 for a Webinar panel with Debbie Berman, Partner and Co-Chair of the Pro Bono Committee at Jenner & Block, and Nura Maznavi, Pro Bono Counsel at Jenner & Block. Ms. Berman and Ms. Maznavi will discuss Jenner & Block’s pro bono program and its expansion into partnerships with clients. We will also hear from Abbott Laboratories Senior Counsel Jordan Heinz and Schneider Electric Senior Counsel Sarah Lang about their experiences partnering with Jenner & Block’s pro bono program.

[1] https://today.law.harvard.edu/practicing-law-in-the-wake-of-a-pandemic/

Experts and Ethics CLE Program

Date: October 19, 2021

Time: 4:00- 5:00pm ET

Format: Zoom Webinar

Speakers:

• Thomas J. Wiegand, Esq. – Partner, MoloLamken LLP

• Rukhsanah L. Singh, Esq. – Assistant General Counsel, BASF

• Kathleen Barry, Esq.—Senior Litigation Counsel, Corning

Introductions: Canby B. Wood, Esq. – Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Registration Link:  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Description: Please join Ad Idem for a free CLE webinar program on how ethical issues arise for attorneys and parties through work with experts. The course will examine an attorney’s obligations and ability to preserve protections over confidential client information, including through the use of consulting experts as opposed to testifying experts. The course will also discuss how claims of an expert’s conflicts or agreements to keep opinions confidential have been addressed by courts, including the various ways in which attorneys have attempted to “sideline” experts and their opinions. The course also will discuss how attorneys’ ethical obligations impact how experts can be compensated, with additional distinctions between consulting and testifying experts. Finally, the course will address the limits of attorney and client involvement in preparing expert reports.

**Ethics credit (1 hour) being applied for in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Virginia, Florida, Illinois, and California.

Ad Idem on Career Transitions in 2021

Date: June 30, 2021

Time: 1pm - 2pm ET

Format: Zoom Webinar

Speakers:

• Ash Upreti, Esq. – General Counsel & Chief Policy Officer, Optimus Ride

• Laura Mancini Belmont, Esq. – General Counsel, Civis Analytics

• Matt McGuire, Esq. – Senior Legal Counsel, Regulatory Affairs & Enforcement, Shopify

• Thomas Gottschlich, Esq. – Associate General Counsel, Alarm.com

Moderator: Richard Coel, Esq. – Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network; Senior Counsel, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Registration Link:  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Description: Please join Ad Idem in a roundtable discussion on seizing new career opportunities in 2021 and beyond. Our corporate counsel panelists will discuss how they made successful moves during the pandemic, and share general career advice for our community. This program will be free of charge, open to all, and off the record.

Ad Idem on New Risks: 2021 and Beyond

Date: May 4, 2021

Time: 12pm – 1pm ET

Format: Zoom Webinar

Speakers:

• Shawnna Yashar, Esq. – Assistant General Counsel, Technology, ManTech

• Vincent Montalto, Esq. – Senior Litigation Counsel, BASF

• Ryan Brown, Esq. – Assistant General Counsel & Director, Legal, Cambium Learning Group

• Anthony Del Monaco, Esq. – Partner, Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP

Moderator: Canby Wood, Esq. – Co-Founder, Ad Idem Network

Registration Link: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Description: Please join Ad Idem in a roundtable discussion on new risks in 2021 and beyond. Our corporate counsel and law firm panelists will engage in a high level discussion regarding emerging risks presented in this new world, including employment law and policy issues, trade secrets, intellectual property protection, government contracts, and the effects of the changing geopolitical dynamics on business. This program will be free of charge, open to all, and off the record.