Connecticut (CT) In House Counsel CLE Course Catalog

The COVID-19 pandemic has and continues to have a great impact on the workplace. This seminar will examine how the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) provisions apply to workers affected by the pandemic as companies begin to prepare for return to work.

Attorneys will learn about the genesis of parallel investigations, understand how regulators coordinate (or not), and the expectations of counsel on all sides in dealing with parallel investigations.

Our expert panelists will examine the current data privacy and cybersecurity risk landscape, best practices for mitigating risk through the placement of cutting-edge cyber insurance and practical steps in the event of a claim.

Join this panel as they discuss workplace safety precautions and provide attendees with actionable takeaways to implement in their place of work.

Technology has driven transformation for many areas of the legal profession aiding with tools covering contract management and e-discovery to cloud based systems and big data and analytics. Yet, dispute resolution has yet to feel the full impact of this transformation. What stage are we currently facing? Where will this take us in the next five years?

In this session, we will deep dive into the best negotiation strategies, how to effectively communicate your vision, and negotiate with the board.

COVID - 19 has created a myriad of issues, some of which have led to internal investigations. As the GC, it is your responsibility to navigate internal investigations. So, what does that look like? What are the dos and don'ts? Join this session as our experts consider how COVID - 19 has impacted internal investigations, highlight the role technology has to play in the "new normal", and walk through the key steps to ensure your corporation runs effective and compliant internal investigations.

While in-house teams continue to grow and examples of General Counsel with increased influence are more prolific, the impact of the legal function can still be muted. Moreover, while there is still plenty of talk of "demonstrating value" - how to clearly articulate value beyond cost reduction remains a challenge. How to use and approach your data and metrics Leveraging your data to provide strategic advice Communicating the value of legal beyond cost reduction Enhance the performance of the legal department.

Hear from leaders who have developed and implemented successful crisis management plans, including Who to involve in the creation of your crisis management plan; Actionable first steps to take when you find yourself in a PR crisis; Strategies for monitoring borderline incidents and determining when to step in.