Vermont CLE Course Catalog

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.

Panelists will discuss the importance of collaborative dialogue in successfully implementing AI and identify the key stakeholders necessary to achieve organization-wide success with AI. This session will highlight how different perspectives can contribute to more effective and ethical AI solutions, explore how stakeholder buy-in impacts adoption, and provide a dynamic platform for attendees to identify and discuss the crucial stakeholders necessary for the success of AI initiatives in their organizations.

This discussion will engage participants in developing concrete strategies for drafting, implementing and enforcing AI use policies within their organizations. Panelists will touch on the evolving nature of governance in the face of AI advancements and how governance is changing in reaction to AI, the conversations that need to be had, and anticipated future governance trends. The session will also tackle the challenge of 'shadow IT' -- the use of unauthorized or unmanaged tech by employees -- and offer practical solutions to manage these risks.

We’ll begin the 2024 AI Workshop exploring current, practical applications of AI in the legal sector, emphasizing real-world effectiveness over theoretical potential. Panelists will provide tips and insights on distinguishing between AI tools that offer genuine value and those that are merely overhyped solutions in search of a problem.