Pennsylvania Learn from Home CLE Bundle

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?

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.

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.

Ms. Agre and Ms. Rosenberg will discuss best practices in written communications, securing files and ensuring privacy of confidential meetings and interviews with a view towards protecting your company against the threat of litigation. They will also discuss strategies for adapting to virtual litigation without sacrificing content and effective advocacy.

SixFifty, the technology arm of the law firm Wilson Sonsini, assembled a panel of lawyers and diversity leaders to discuss how they have helped companies get their diversity and inclusion programs off the ground, while staying legally compliant

In this session, we will explore best practices for managing a team through a crisis, the internal communications to reassure and support your team and how to re-organize to maximize your resources during these times.

Verna Myers said "Diversity is being invited to the party; Inclusivity is being asked to dance". The discussion around diversity is one that has been ongoing for a number of years now, but recent studies show that this push for diversity targets simply isn't enough. To truly make the breakthrough for diversity, and to reap the benefits diversity brings, it is time to shift the focus of our discussions to inclusivity. Inclusion: what does it mean in practice and what strategies can you deploy to create an inclusive and collaborative culture? How can you create inclusive environments through remote working? Unlocking the opportunities to improve diversity Supporting your team during these times: Effective strategies to support your teams mental health and creating a culture of 'togetherness'

While very similar from a commercial standpoint, Canadian and U.S. laws differ in important respects when it comes to employment issues. Appreciating these differences is critical when advising clients on their entry to Canada (a typical launching point for U.S. companies seeking to expand globally) or their existing Canadian operations to avoid unintended consequences. This roundtable will provide a Canadian employment law 101 overview.