View from the bench: An inside look
12 p.m. – 1 p.m. CT
Please join a panel of local judges as they discuss best practices in a virtual courtroom and the trends they are seeing in local courts and in federal jurisdictions.
Panelists: Hon. Maria Aceves, 192nd District Court, Dallas | Hon. Martin Hoffman, 68th District Court, Dallas | Moderator: Mark Johansen, Reed Smith, Partner, Dallas
Protecting attorney-client privilege for corporate attorneys: The basics are not always basic
1 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. CT
Privilege is a foundational component of the legal system. While attorney-client privilege can protect many internal documents and communications, recent court decisions highlight the need to explicitly invoke this protection. In-house counsel often provide advice that includes legal and business elements that may impact whether privilege will apply to certain communications.
This panel will cover:
- Special role of in-house counsel
- Views on privilege around the world
- The boundaries of attorney-client privilege, how privilege is waived and best practices to preserve privilege
Speakers: Elizabeth Brandon, Reed Smith, Partner, Dallas | Brian Mitchell, Reed Smith, Partner, Dallas
Dealing with default: Signs and solutions
2 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. CT
Bankruptcy filings are on the rise in 2023, as interest rates rise and supply chains experience continued disruption. As a result, even those with healthy balance sheets can expect to experience financial distress at some point when their key vendors and customers begin to struggle. Join our panel to discuss some of the warning signs of default and what steps to take to protect your operations as we face uncertain times ahead.
This panel will cover:
- What to do when a customer or vendor is showing signs of distress
- What steps to take to protect your company
Speakers: Michael Cooley, Reed Smith, Partner, Dallas | Taylre C. Janak, Reed Smith, Associate, Dallas
Data security and privacy: Protection from escalating risks
2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. CT
Data security and privacy issues remain a top concern with cyber incidents at an all-time high, resulting in steep fines and damage to a company’s reputation, as well as the potential to impact merger opportunities and expose company boards and leadership to risk for shareholder claims. Corporations face local, national, and global regulations and need to prioritize the security of their infrastructure internally and within their supply chain.
This panel will cover:
- The state of the evolving data security landscape and an update on the latest privacy laws
- Risks beyond just data and third-party considerations
- Best practices and mitigation for security and privacy
Speakers: Rocio Palomo, Reed Smith, Partner, Dallas | Nigel Stark, Reed Smith, Partner, Dallas | Moderator: Clark Donat, Reed Smith, Partner, Dallas
Who should attend?
- General counsel
- Litigation and compliance counsel
- Data privacy counsel
- Insolvency counsel
Important CLE information:
This program is presumptively approved for 1.5 CLE credit in California, Connecticut, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas and West Virginia. Applications for CLE credit will be filed in Delaware, Florida, Ohio, and Virginia. Please note CLE credit not offered for “View from the bench: An inside look."
