MATERIALS:
Program Agenda
Guest and Dorsey Panelist Biographies
CLE & CPD Information
SESSIONS:
SESSION A: Navigating Trends in Financial Services Litigation and SEC Enforcement
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Presenters:
Alexandra Newman, Senior Counsel and Director, Grant Thornton Advisors LLC
Sarah Stroebel, Executive Vice President | Deputy General Counsel, U.S. Bank
Margot Laporte and Michael Rowe, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
The landscape for SEC enforcement and private civil litigation in the financial services industry continues to evolve. From novel insider trading enforcement theories to increasingly aggressive whistleblowers, executives must remain ever attentive to these changing risks. Our panel of in-house and outside counsel will share their experiences and insights on how to confront such challenges
SESSION B: Ethics Rules Circa 2024 - The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same
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Presenters:
Nicole James Gilchrist, Vice President, Managing Counsel - General Counsel's Office, Thrivent
Christine Ruppert, Chief Compliance Officer and Deputy General Counsel, Employment & Benefits, Resideo Technologies, Inc.
Nicole Stanton, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
The role of the in-house counsel is evolving more rapidly than ever to meet new challenges relating to evolving technology, like A.I., and forces such as global and economic instability. We will discuss how the ethics rules continue to apply despite these changes and how these rules are guiding the response of in-house lawyers to these shifting dynamics. Our expert panel will offer practical, creative insights to help guide you in this journey.
SESSION A: Advising Board in an Age of Unprecedented Rapid Change
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Presenters:
James Chosy, Senior Executive Vice President and General Counsel, U.S. Bancorp
Gregory Ogunsanya, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, H.B. Fuller Company
Amy Schneider, Vice President, Corporate Secretary and Securities, Xcel Energy Inc.
Robert Rosenbaum and Cam Hoang, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Corporate boards continue to face a multitude of new and evolving challenges in a period of compressed response times. The rapid advances in GAI, changing public perceptions of ESG elements, the Supreme Court’s overturning of the Chevron doctrine, and continued risks related to cyber incidents (as well as how and when to disclose them publicly) are all front and center for directors. Keeping your Board informed about these issues, and the actual or potential effects on your company, is a full-time job. Our expert panel will offer practical, creative insights to help guide you along the way.
SESSION B: Don't Call It a Comeback: Reviewing the Department of Justice's Revitalized Efforts to Combat Healthcare Fraud
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Presenters:
Erin Collins, Legal Counsel, Mayo Clinic
Bill Otteson, Chief Litigation Counsel, Optum
Beth Forsythe, Seth Goertz and Andy Stone, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Over the past several years, the DOJ has redoubled its efforts to prosecute healthcare fraud, initiating myriad civil and criminal cases. Through these cases, DOJ has demonstrated a focus on leveraging whistleblowers and novel charging strategies to pursue improper kickback and other payment arrangements, overbilling for services funded by Medicare and Medicaid, and fraud occurring within addiction treatment centers. Join us as we review the DOJ’s recent healthcare fraud enforcement actions and discuss what companies can learn from these matters and how they can better protect themselves. In particular, the panel will discuss implementing meaningful compliance programs, whistleblower policies, and internal reporting mechanisms.
SESSION A: Managing Risk Through Derivatives: Don't Be Afraid, It's Not That Complicated
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Presenters:
Jim Griffin, Managing Partner and Founder, Derivative Logic, Inc.
Jon Hopkins, Senior Director Treasury, CHS Inc.
John Sleight, Vice President, Derivative Products Group, U.S. Bank
Abby Fang and Mike Pignato, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Swaps can be a powerful risk management tool for interest rate, foreign currency, and commodity pricing exposure, but delving into a swap transaction can be daunting for the uninitiated. This panel will demystify swaps by explaining how swaps are structured, breaking down the basics of a swap transaction, highlighting applicable legal and regulatory requirements and touching on the state of the market. By the end of the panel, you will have all the derivatives information you need to dazzle at a cocktail party, in the board room, or by the water cooler.
SESSION B: The New World for Noncompetes
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Presenters:
Jill Mintzer, Associate General Counsel, Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Laurie Olson, Associate General Counsel, Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Erica Chen and Ryan Mick, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
The headline-grabbing FTC ban on noncompetition agreements has been invalidated, but savvy employers nonetheless recognize the strengthening headwinds against noncompetes nationwide. This panel will discuss national trends impacting employer use of restrictive covenants, and practical strategies for employers to continue to protect their legitimate business interests.
Keynote Address: When Generations Connect: Navigating Generational Dynamics
Presenter:
Scott Zimmer, BridgeWorks
Four distinct generations collaborate side by side, each bringing a unique set of attitudes, values, and work styles to the table. Strengthening your team requires a deep understanding of these inherent generational dynamics. Identifying what motivates each generation and how they communicate is crucial for breaking down barriers and harnessing collective strengths. Unlocking the power and perspective of each generation fosters an environment where everyone feels empowered, valued, and understood. But do you have the tools to transform this diversity from a challenge into an opportunity? This discussion delves into the identity of each generation, explores the reasons behind their differences, dispels stereotypes that may cloud judgment, and provides actionable solutions to effectively engage every generation.