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In an increasingly regulated business landscape, it is crucial for organizations to be prepared when regulators come knocking at their doors. Join our panel of seasoned experts as they share their knowledge and offer guidance on how to proactively prepare for regulator interactions and mitigate potential risks. From regulatory audits to investigations, this session will equip attendees with the tools and knowledge necessary to effectively handle regulatory scrutiny.

Non-compete agreements have been a longstanding practice in many industries, but concerns have arisen regarding their potential adverse effects on innovation, entrepreneurship, and the job market. However, Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) proposed regulations on non-compete agreements have created a fresh set of challenges for legal departments, especially in regard to the protection of trade secrets and potential disruptions to market competition. Join this session as our panelists explore the nuances of non-compete agreements and consider alternative approaches to better balance employee rights and business interests.

Privacy regulations are shifting frequently and GCs need to stay current with the emerging laws to avoid legal and financial ramifications. With various jurisdictions creating their own data privacy regulations and the complexities continuously growing, the landscape of data privacy will continue to evolve making it even more essential for in-house teams to be prepared and build a robust privacy program. Join this session as our privacy experts review existing privacy laws, and share their insights into navigating the upcoming risks and changes expected in the privacy space.

Risk tolerance varies widely among organizations based on many factors, including the organization's overall business goals, the relative risk sensitivity of organizational leaders, and the nature of its assets, resources, and the operational processes they support. As business priorities can often shift and risks lie largely outside of a company's control, in-house legal teams play a key role in anticipating and mitigating the impact of major risks. Join this panel of experts as we discuss the importance of being proactive vs. reactive when it comes to balancing risk appetite with business decisions. Leave this session with a better understanding of how to identify the impact of different types of risks that may face your business, determine what amount of risk your business is willing to accept, and communicate with relevant decision-makers in your organization in order to best mitigate these risks should they occur.

As enforcement activity from government entities continues to increase, organizations need to have the knowledge and guidance to help proactively address the areas of highest enforcement priority. Join this session as our panelists provide an overview of the current landscape, emerging trends, and how to ensure your organization is well protected against enforcement activity.

Listen as finance lawyer Dennis Miralis and financial services industry expert Jesus Ornelas provide the audience with a comprehensive discussion of the recent BSA/AML enforcement trends and developments. Speakers, among other things, will also offer practical tips and compliance strategies in this ever-changing regulatory landscape.

In this program, experienced class action lawyers Jennifer A. Riley (Duane Morris LLP) and Gregory P. Abrams (Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP) will delve into an in-depth analysis of the current trends and recent court rulings involving the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). The speakers will also provide the audience with practical strategies for bringing out the best in these lawsuits in a rapidly evolving legal climate.

Join distinguished ERISA litigators Jonathan Sulds (Greenberg Traurig, LLP) and David R. Johanson (Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP) as they provide a comprehensive discussion of the retirement plan mismanagement issues that could result in ERISA class action. Speakers, among other things, will also offer critical strategies in facing the current tidal wave of fees and litigation.