11:30 am ET - Lunch is available
12:00 pm – 1:15 pm ET - Debt, Duties, and Governance for the Modern General Counsel
Speakers: Jamila Willis, Partner, AKD Partners; Larry Young, Partner and Managing Director, AlixPartners, Prentis Robinson III, Associate General Counsel, Hercules Capital, Inc.
This session will commence a foundational discussion of debt financing instruments. Presenters will then facilitate discussions around effective management, team collaboration, and reporting to the board of directors.
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm ET - Mastering the Maze: Mass Torts and MDLs
Speakers: Cara Edwards, Partner, AKD Partners; Danielle Morrison, Associate, AKD Partners; Grant Wright, Assistant General Counsel, Con Edison
This session provides comprehensive insights into the strategic and procedural aspects of managing mass tort cases within the MDL framework.
2:15 pm – 2:30 pm ET - Break
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm ET - Ethical Use of Generative AI in the Practice of Law
Speakers: Lisa LeCointe-Cephas, Partner, AKD Partners; Nubiaa Shabaka, Global Chief Privacy Officer, Adobe
This CLE presentation is designed for legal professionals seeking ethical best practices for using generative AI in the practice of law. Understanding the ethical implications of generative AI requires us to know what this technology is and how it works.
3:30 pm – 3:45 pm ET - Break
3:45 pm – 5:00 pm ET - The Compliance Compass: Guiding General Counsel through Internal Investigations
Speakers: Lisa LeCointe-Cephas, Partner, AKD Partners; Naana Frimpong, Partner, AKD Partners; Melanie Babb Wilmoth, Director, U.S. Ethics & Investigations, Merck
This session will address best practices in responding to allegations of misconduct, including how to effectively engage in crisis management.
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm ET - In the Boardroom: 2024 Board Priorities and ESG in Focus
Speakers: Samuel Esan, Partner, AKD Partners; Gwendolyn Keyes, Partner, AKD Partners
Part 1 of this session explores the critical issues currently commanding the attention of boards of directors, from economic conditions and capital allocation to cybersecurity and talent management.
Part 2 of this session examines the rapidly evolving landscape of climate and environmental disclosure regulations, highlighting the importance for boards to prioritize environmental compliance and integrate ESG considerations into corporate strategies.
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm ET - Reception
Office Lobby
