Alaska CLE Course Catalog

Every business has its own set of unique regulatory challenges, making compliance difficult to implement and sustain for each individual business. Having an effective compliance program is not only a legal obligation for businesses, but it is also absolutely essential for risk mitigation. This session will delve into how to effectively prepare for regulatory and policy changes, and will also cover how to avoid compliance fatigue. Leave with an understanding of how to build a robust compliance program, from standards, policies, and procedures, to investigations and remedial measures that are tailored to your specific organization.

As business continues to evolve into a more globalized workforce, GCs are being tasked with setting up international offices, aligning resources and coverage, and deciding where to build out legal teams. Understanding cross borders Communications and cultural differences have become business essential, not just to get deals done, but also to maintain strong cross-border partnerships. Join our panelists as they discuss the role of legal in international relations, and share their expertise and lived experiences with all international business dealings.

The talent culture in the legal industry continues to change drastically, with a new generation of employees that have different priorities than historically seen. This session will focus on gaining a better understanding of the reasons people may be leaving the legal profession, what's missing for this new generation of legal leaders and how to guide the professional trajectory for each individual on your team. Join this session as our experts consider the current trends affecting talent in the legal industry, explore strategies to ensure your organization is appealing to potential candidates, and offer solutions to help successfully retain talent in this modern work environment.

A few years past the height of the global pandemic, the world continues to grapple with global supply chain issues. We will discuss how the current geopolitical landscape contributes to this along with the legal issues and challenges that arise when the global supply chain is disrupted and how you can effectively manage risk. Speakers will also provide a comprehensive overview of sanctions in a volatile global landscape.

Consumers want more services and solutions from their financial providers and FinTech will continue to be a driving force in 2023-2024 with AI, Machine Learning, Blockchain, embedded finance, SaaS and Open Banking taking center stage. How can you help your company prepare for the risks associated with the technological innovations driving FinTech? -Show me the money" The impact of SVB on FinTech providers (and banks?) - Getting comfortable with the unknown" How to manage an unknown regulatory landscape - Future of FinTech

In an increasingly aggressive regulatory environment, making sure you are up to date on enforcement trends can be pivotal to minimizing regulatory risk. Join this session and hear from our speakers who will share key insights into enforcement trends across agencies, as well as concrete takeaways on how to build a solid foundation with regulators that will safeguard your organization against regulatory risk.

Being an expert negotiator in all settings begins with developing versatile negotiation techniques that can be adapted to fit any scenario. Over the past few years, honing these skills has become even more critical as the landscape of the workforce has shifted to a hybrid environment. During this informative hour, discover what it takes to be an expert negotiator in a virtual world, boardroom, and beyond.

In today's fast-paced work environment, the ability to manage up and inspire down can give you a significant advantage in communicating effectively and advancing your legal career. This session will provide you with practical tools and strategies to become a more effective communicator and build positive relationships with your colleagues and managers. Our expert panelists will cover important topics such as active listening, giving and receiving feedback, conflict resolution and building trust.

Join this session and hear from our speakers as they consider SEC and DOJ enforcement trends, as well as a keen focus onESG, cyber and digital assets. Our panelists will also explore the future of prosecution activities and penalties.